Song Kang eyes post-military comeback with upcoming Netflix K-drama Four Hands and fan meeting

Song Kang has stepped back into civilian life after completing his 18-month mandatory military service, and the anticipation for his next move is electric. The actor, who carved his name into Netflix history with Love Alarm, Nevertheless, My Demon and the Sweet Home franchise, returned from the Army base in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, without any public ceremony.

No cameras, no orchestrated welcome, just a low-key reentry that somehow made fans miss him even more. And now, as November approaches, his career’s poised to ignite again.

The first big signal came fast: a fan meeting in Seoul on November 8 called “ROUND 2.” Tickets evaporated the moment they went live, proof that his fandom’s been on standby, ready to celebrate his freedom and whatever new chapter he’s planning. And if industry chatter’s right, that next chapter may have a piano at its center.

Netflix Brasil turned Song Kang’s discharge into a playful celebration on Instagram. The post said, in Portuguese:

“O NOSSO MARIDO VOLTOU PRA CASA! Pode vir que tô te esperando, Song Kang. 😭💗”

Translated into English:

“OUR HUSBAND CAME BACK HOME! Come on, I’m waiting for you, Song Kang. 😭💗”

It’s a light, cheeky nod to how deeply Brazilian fans claim him as their own and how Netflix’s local team taps into that affection to keep the hype alive for his comeback.

A low-profile soldier who stayed strangely present

When Song Kang enlisted in April 2024, he left at the peak of his Netflix-powered stardom. Sweet Home had turned him into a global action-survival lead, My Demon cemented his romantic allure, and his past roles in Love Alarm and Nevertheless kept younger audiences loyal. Yet his military service played out with unusual discretion.

He didn’t flood social media with updates or orchestrate frequent press moments. Instead, he made a single unexpected appearance: a campaign video for South Korea’s Ministry of National Defence promoting the “Defence Help Call” program. That cameo went viral enough to remind fans he was still out there, serving but not forgotten.

Another unexpected pulse came from photos of him alongside BTS’s V, snapped during service. The shots spread across Twitter and Korean forums, fueling nostalgia and giving his fandom small but powerful glimpses of his life in uniform. It was enough to keep him in the cultural bloodstream without turning his enlistment into a show.

ROUND 2: more than a fan meeting

The November fan meeting isn’t just a casual event; it's a statement: Song Kang’s back, and he’s inviting his fans to step into this next phase with him. The title “ROUND 2” says everything, a second act, a fight renewed, a career ready to level up.

Fan gatherings like this often feel celebratory, but the timing makes it strategic. Before any drama announcements hit, before his next big screen role’s locked, he’s making sure the people who fueled his rise feel seen. That loyalty will matter if his next character veers into new territory, and early buzz suggests it will.

Four Hands and the shape of a reinvention

Reports from Korean entertainment insiders point to Four Hands as his likely comeback project. The series, still in negotiation according to his agency Namoo Actors, is a youth drama set in an elite arts high school where music, rivalry and self-discovery collide. Song Kang’s expected to play a gifted pianist, the kind of prodigy whose talent masks deeper turmoil.

If confirmed, it’d be a tonal shift from his survivalist role as Cha Hyun Soo in Sweet Home, and in terms of soul, a little bit closer to his role in Navillera. Instead of gore and apocalypse, Four Hands would give him space to explore artistry and vulnerability while still keeping the high-stakes emotional arcs that his fans love. The character, intense and ambitious yet deeply wounded, would mark a return to the emotional sensitivity and depth he showed in Navillera while expanding it in a fresh musically driven story.

Industry observers are already speculating that the drama will seek a streaming partner with global reach, with Netflix naturally high on the list given his track record. Nothing’s official yet, but the fit seems obvious: Song Kang’s name brings instant international attention, and Four Hands promises the blend of youth appeal and prestige drama Netflix likes to court.

Why this comeback matters

Korean actors often return from military service to safe choices such as romantic dramas, friendly comedies, roles meant to reacquaint audiences without risk. Song Kang seems to be aiming higher. Four Hands isn’t just a romance; it’s an arts-driven story with performance at its heart, likely to demand skill and depth. If he nails it, it could be the project that cements how he’s perceived internationally, no longer just a handsome Netflix action lead, but a serious performer capable of inhabiting layered characters.

His timing also matters. The K-drama landscape’s changed since he left in 2024. Netflix has doubled down on genre experimentation, Apple TV+ and Disney+ have pushed into Korean originals, and younger actors are constantly debuting. Reentering now means proving he’s still a headline name when the field’s more crowded and more global than ever.

From Netflix darling to possible prestige contender

Song Kang’s career’s always been tied to Netflix’s push into Korean content. Love Alarm made him a household name among global fans in 2019, Nevertheless gave him his first big international romantic following, My Demon kept the fantasy-romance crowd hooked, and Sweet Home positioned him as an action-survival hero. But each role, while successful, sat inside clear genre boxes.

Four Hands could break that mold. It’s still youth-oriented, but its arts-school setting suggests emotional sophistication and character study rather than just glossy romance. Playing a piano prodigy grappling with rivalry and ambition could let Song Kang prove range and perhaps court critical praise beyond streaming fandoms. It’s the kind of role that could turn a dependable streaming favorite into a bona fide leading man with undeniable weight and presence.

For Netflix, if it lands the project, it’s a chance to reinforce its image as the platform where Korean stars grow up artistically. For Song Kang, it’s a shot at longevity.

What comes next for Song Kang

For now, fans will get ROUND 2, an arena full of cheers, a chance to see the man they supported through uniformed silence, and maybe a first hint of what his next screen life will look like. If Four Hands moves from rumor to reality, the wait for post-military Song Kang could end with a project that’s more intimate, artistic and daring than the monster-filled chaos that made him famous.

Either way, the months ahead feel pivotal. He’s no longer just catching up after a long break, he’s stepping into an industry that evolved while he was gone, with his own image ready for reinvention. ROUND 2 might be a fan meeting, but it’s also a curtain rising.

Song Kang stands at the edge of a new artistic identity, ready to challenge the limits of how global audiences see him. His next move won’t just restart a career; it could rewrite the narrative of what a Netflix-born Korean star can become.

He’s stepping back on stage not as the same heartthrob who left but as an actor hungry to redefine himself. The world’s watching, and his second act has the power to set a new standard for post-military comebacks.