Lee Seung Gi reportedly hesitated over participating in this event. When enlisting and serving, he has repeatedly expressed his intention to reject any attention or special favors given to celebrities. There was concern that this could be seen as him coming near to losing his original intention.
However, he changed his mind as this is a government ceremony the President attends and it’s the first event held during the month of patriots and veterans [June]. Another military official said, “Lee Seung Gi and his agency decided to participate because they identified with the noble purpose of this event.”