K-POP idols like MONSTA X's Minhyuk and BTS's J-Hope return from military service, expressing gratitude to fans and reflecting on their experiences.
October/12/2024 16:39
MONSTA X's Minhyuk, BTS's J-HOPE, and other K-POP idols are returning to fans one after another. Minhyuk was the first to announce his discharge in October. He enlisted on April 4 last year through the 5th Division New Soldier Training Team in Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do, and was discharged on October 3. On the day, MONSTA X members visited the site to celebrate Minhyuk's discharge. Currently serving members Kihyun, Hyungwon, and Jooheon drew attention in military uniforms. Minhyuk expressed through his agency, "I was able to grow a little more as a human Lee Minhyuk through military life, and it was a precious time in my life. Thanks to MONBEBE's support, I was able to discharge healthy both physically and mentally," and conveyed his gratitude to fans and members. Following Minhyuk, Ong Seong-wu, who enlisted on April 17 last year from WannaOne, will be discharged on the 16th, and the day after that, J-HOPE will be discharged. J-HOPE enlisted on April 18 last year as an active duty soldier and served as an assistant instructor in the 36th Infantry Division White Tiger New Soldier Training Battalion in Wonju, Gangwon-do. It was known that he was selected as an elite warrior last October, and in June this year, he won the grand prize at the "Strong Warrior, Army! Presentation Competition" held at the Seoul War Memorial. In September, J-HOPE shared through the global fan community Weverse, "One month, yes, just 30 days! I thought time was merciless, but now I feel a sense of attachment and it’s bittersweet. I tried organizing my belongings, giving things I used often to my successor, and seeing the lighter storage makes those feelings stronger." He continued, "I really became extremely F (a type with strong empathy in MBTI) and am reflecting on my military life, but I feel proud! I’m dignified! Let’s meet on this day next month. Until then, take care…!" GOT7's Jinyoung, who enlisted on May 8 last year, is set to be discharged on November 7, and GOT7's JAY B, who is serving as a social service personnel, is also expected to be released from service in November. N.Flying's Seo Dong-sung is also set to be discharged on November 7. Previously, WINNER's Kim Jin-woo and Lee Seung-hoon completed their military service, raising expectations for group activities. Kang Seung-yoon, who enlisted on June 20 last year, is set to be discharged on December 19, and Song Min-ho, who has been serving as a social service personnel since March 24 last year, will also be released from service that month, completing the military duties of all members.
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