”Diagnosed with a cerebral aneurysm 9 years ago”... Actor Jung Il Woo, why did he still serve in the military?

Actor Jung Il Woo revealed why he chose to serve in the alternative military service despite being diagnosed with a cerebral aneurysm.
Jung Il Woo and Jung In Sun, who star in "Beautiful Days," appeared. They rose to stardom as soon as they debuted in the MBC sitcom "High Kick!"
Jung Il Woo said, "Thankfully, the film was a big hit and I gained a lot of popularity," and added, "I thought that all actors would be like that if they appeared in a film, but after a while,
"I realized later that this work had become my masterpiece," he confessed. Jung Il Woo continued to enjoy success after that, but at the age of 27, he
Jung Il Woo revealed, "I was diagnosed with a cerebral aneurysm when I was 27 years old. The illness exempted me from military service."
A cerebral aneurysm is a condition in which a part of a cerebral blood vessel swells like a balloon, and if it ruptures, it can lead to cerebral hemorrhage.
He said, "In my twenties, I was constantly pushing myself and running at a fast pace, so it was a time when I had to slow down," and "I realized, 'You never know what life will bring,' and
I've been looking back since then. I've also been to the pilgrimage to Santiago three times." Although a cerebral aneurysm is grounds for military exemption, Jung Il Woo chose to serve in the military instead.
He revealed, "After I was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, I called my mother from the hospital, but she told me, 'But I have to go to the military.'"
"I didn't go there with that in mind, but I thought that if I hid the fact that I had this illness, I might not be able to do anything. So I decided to do alternative service."
" During his alternative service, Jung Il Woo served as a social service worker, taking care of elderly people with dementia at a nursing home.
He said, "I want to care for elderly people with dementia and help them find life again."
"When I was young, I thought I had to live more diligently. I lived with anxiety and impatience about the future, but from now on, I want to enjoy reality and live with a sense of ease.
Jung Il Woo said that he is currently maintaining his health through diligent tracking and management, adding, "I occasionally get headaches, but other than that, nothing has changed.
I'm also going to exercise and live a healthy life."