(Elle Korea)

Fashion magazine Elle Korea marked singer Jaejoong's enlistment in the Army by sharing Wednesday an interview and fashion shoot with the star from its November 2012 issue.

The photo shoot, which was shot in India, shows the JYJ member against a dry and sunny landscape, gazing contemplatively into the distance.

Jaejoong, who said he "(felt) like Indiana Jones" in the photo shoot, enlisted for his mandatory military service Tuesday.

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The idol singer is expected to be largely absent from the music scene for the next two years due to his military service, though his pre-recorded second solo album is expected to be released in the near future.

In the interview with Elle Korea magazine three years ago, the singer said that he wasn't "skillful at music at first."

"Training helped, but ultimately, I learned a lot through practical experience," said Jaejoong.

Jaejoong said that he believed everyone is "boundless and has a lot left to do." He said that what has both been lost and remains from his experiences over the years is a "sense of infinitude."

Jaejoong, whose real name is Kim Jae-joong, has enjoyed international success as a JYJ group member, solo singer and actor.

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By Yoon Sarah (sarah356@heraldcorp.com)