[Edaily Starin Gim Ga Yeong Reporter] Lee Jung-hyun and Kim Hee-soo, stars of “New Recruit 4: Sabotage,” are set to be discharged from the military, a moment they’ve been eagerly awaiting.

On the 22nd, the production team of ENA’s Monday-Tuesday drama “Rookie 4: Sabotage” released footage of Kang Chan-seok (played by Lee Jung-hyun) and Choi Byeong-nam (played by Kim Hee-soo) being discharged from the military.
In previous episodes, 2nd Company demonstrated camaraderie through flawless teamwork with the Marines. Although their uniforms differed, they were united in their resolve to defend the nation, and that shared spirit allowed them to work seamlessly together.
Cho Baek-ho (played by Oh Dae-hwan) led the opposing forces to victory with an operation that caught the Special Forces off guard, but the regiment commander’s displeased expression—as he took issue with this—has heightened curiosity about whether Cho will be promoted.
Photos released ahead of the broadcast captured Kang Chan-seok and Choi Byeong-nam as they prepared to be honorably discharged with dignified poise. Kang Chan-seok demonstrated a remarkable transformation from a troublesome “villain” to a reformed soldier, while Choi Byeong-nam was the soldier who was always there wherever there was laughter. As they faced their discharge date—which had been postponed once due to national defense training—their expressions reflected a mix of relief and regret. Park Jae-soo (played by Oh Yong), the “father” of the 2nd Company, has also prepared to bid farewell to his “sons” once again and offers them a warm smile, heightening anticipation for the two men’s final stories from the barracks.
A shot of Jo Baek-ho shaking hands with someone with a stern expression adds to the tension. Curiosity mounts as to what new trials await him, having proven his capabilities by successfully completing the national defense training. All eyes are on whether Jo Baek-ho will achieve the result he hoped for in his final promotion review.
The production team of “Rookie 4: Sabotage” stated, “In Episode 10, airing today (the 22nd), the final story of Kang Chan-seok and Choi Byeong-nam—who have been racing toward their discharge—unfolds. Please look forward to the conclusion of this long journey filled with shared laughter and tears,” adding, “Please stay tuned until the very end to see if Jo Baek-ho gets promoted.”
“Rookie” is a drama that follows the story of a “privileged” recruit joining an army full of all kinds of characters—the good, the bad, and the weird. Season 1, which aired in 2022, gained immense popularity, leading to the production of Season 4. It has now established itself as one of KT Studio Genie’s flagship intellectual properties (IPs).
Episode 10 will air on the 22nd at 10:00 p.m.