Song Joong Ki Spends His First Vacation From The Army

Actor Song Joong Ki is taking his first vacation from military duties since his enlistment last August.

According to a local publication, the actor has been on leave since January 10, but he plans to return the following week. The actor plans on spending his vacation with family, as well as greeting entertainment friends he wasn't able to meet during his service.

His management agency Blossom Entertainment gave a statement and said, "Song Joong Ki took his first vacation since he began his military duty. He went on leave on January 10 and will return on January 22. Because it's his first break, he doesn't have anything special planned aside from spending it quietly with family and close friends before he returns to his service."

Since his enlistment, Song Joong Ki has been gathering attention as an active soldier, even earning praise from higher official for being diligent about his service. Aside from an ice cream eating rumor that circulated around the web, the actor has been doing relatively well inside the army.

Song Joong Ki is scheduled to finish his duties on May 2015.