ENA’s New Recruit 4: Sabotage is approaching its finale, and the drama’s cast members have shared heartfelt messages as they prepare to say goodbye to another chapter of the popular military black comedy.
With only two episodes remaining, the main cast looked back on their time filming the fourth season while expressing gratitude to viewers who have continued to support the series.
The cast includes Kim Min Ho, Kim Dong Jun, Oh Dae Hwan, Lee Hyun Kyun, Lee Won Jung, and Nam Tae Woo.
As Season 4 nears its conclusion, several of the actors reflected on their characters, the experience of working together, and the support that helped the drama reach its fourth installment.
Kim Min Ho, who plays Park Min Seok, expressed his sadness about the season coming to an end.
“As with every season so far, I feel very sad and regretful [that it’s ending].
Above all, it was thanks to all the love we received from viewers that we were able to make it this far.”
However, his message also contained exciting news for fans of the series. Kim Min Ho teased the continuation of the franchise, promising,
“‘New Recruit’ will definitely return, so please continue to give us lots of interest and anticipation in the future as well.”
His statement was followed by a similar promise from Kim Dong Jun, who thanked viewers for their continued affection toward the drama.
“I’d like to sincerely thank the many people who loved ‘New Recruit 4: Sabotage.’ This has become another great memory. We’ll return soon with ‘New Recruit’ Season 5.”
The remarks from the two actors have given viewers an early indication that the New Recruit story is not ending with Season 4.
While the current season is approaching its finale, the cast has already begun looking toward another return.
Cast Members Reflect on Their Characters and Season 4 Journey
Oh Dae Hwan, who portrays Jo Baek Ho, also expressed his appreciation for viewers who followed the drama throughout its latest season.
“I’d like to sincerely thank the viewers who loved and rooted for ‘New Recruit 4: Sabotage’ up until the end.
While playing the role of Jo Baek Ho, I poured a lot of thought and affection into this drama, so I think it will remain in my memory for a long time.”
Lee Hyun Kyun, who joined the cast in the fourth season, spoke about the pressure he felt while introducing a new character to an established series.
“It’s thanks to the viewers’ love and interest that the show was able to make it all the way to a fourth season.
As a brand-new character, I did feel some pressure, but because I was working together with great people, I was able to wrap up the season successfully. Thank you.”
Lee Won Jung similarly discussed the challenge of portraying Kim Hyun Wook and bringing his mysterious personality and background to life.
“I was really worried about how to go about portraying Kim Hyun Wook’s mysteriousness and backstory, but the director and the more experienced actors did a great job taking the lead, and thanks to them, I think I was able to portray [those elements] well.
I’d also like to bow my head in gratitude to the viewers who took an interest in and kept an eye on ‘New Recruit 4: Sabotage’ for this not insignificant period of time.”
Finally, Nam Tae Woo, who plays Choi Il Gu, concluded the cast’s farewell messages by thanking viewers for their continued support.
“Thank you for giving us so much interest and overflowing love this season as well. And thank you for giving so much love to the ‘New Recruit’ squad and, above all else, to Choi Il Gu.”
The fourth season of New Recruit continues the story of Park Min Seok and the soldiers around him, combining military life with the series’ signature black comedy.
Season 4 follows Park Min Seok as he advances to corporal while encountering new challenges within the military.
The arrival of new characters and changes within the unit have added another layer to his ongoing story.
The drama has also continued to attract attention during its fourth season.
On September 22, New Recruit 4: Sabotage recorded a nationwide average rating of 4.821 percent, marking its highest rating of the season at that point.
Finale Set to Air as Cast Teases Season 5
With the cast now looking back on Season 4, viewers are preparing for the final two episodes of the current installment.
The finale is scheduled to air on September 28 and 29 at 10 p.m. KST.
The final episodes will bring the latest chapter of the soldiers’ stories to a close, while the cast’s comments have already sparked anticipation for what could come next.
Kim Min Ho and Kim Dong Jun’s direct promises to return for Season 5 have especially given fans something to look forward to beyond the upcoming finale.
Although the cast has teased another season, further details about New Recruit 5, including its storyline, production schedule, and premiere date, have not been announced in the report.
For now, fans can watch the remaining episodes of New Recruit 4: Sabotage and say goodbye to the current chapter alongside its cast.
After four seasons of military comedy and character-driven stories, the actors’ messages make clear that their connection to the series remains strong.
With Season 4 nearing its conclusion and the stars already promising another return, New Recruit appears ready to continue its story beyond the upcoming finale.
