It wouldn’t be long enough until our marked calendar dates for our ‘oppas’. Let’s warmly welcome these K-Pop idols who are finally returning from their military services.
In South Korea, military service is mandatory for all able-bodied men, and Kpop idols are not an exception.
Typically required to serve for about 18 to 21 months, this mandatory duty ensures the country’s defense readiness, given its ongoing tensions with North Korea.
For K-pop idols, this hiatus can temporarily pause their flourishing careers, but it also often leads to a grand return, with fans eagerly awaiting their comeback. That said, here are 10 K-Pop idols returning from their military services. Make sure to mark your calendars!
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Kai (EXO)
Shout-out to the EXO-Ls out there as we celebrate the return of uri Kai!
One of EXO’s ace Kim Jong-in or most popularly known as Kai is coming back from the service this November. Everybody sure is excited to see him back of course.
Jhope (BTS)
Following the recent return of BTS’ Jin, another BTS member is coming back—it’s “Sunshine” J-Hope!
Hobi is second in line of the Bangtan boys to get back from their military service. The “Neuron” star is returning to be in ARMYs sweet embrace again in October.
Jay B (GOT7)
Ahgase, be prepared for GOT7’s leader to come back!
Im Jae Beom or most known as “Jay B” of GOT7 is to finish his military service in November of this year. He is set to take the lead for yet another journey of the group—so ready your Aghabongs!
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Jinyoung (GOT7)
From another member of GOT7, we made our way to Jinyoung!
Jinyoung’s completion of his mandatory military service is drawing near as well. Call it a double comeback as he is also returning in November 2024.
Minhyuk (Monsta X)
Monbebe, rejoice! Another MONSTA X member is coming back!
The group’s lead vocalist and visual, Minhyuk, will be returning from the military on October. He enlisted in the military last April 4, 2023.
Wonho
Former MONSTA X member, now soloist, Wonho, is also bound to reach the end of the line for his military service. Wonho will complete his service on September of this year.
Mino (WINNER)
We can say we have a WINNER as Mino will also be returning from the military. His enlistment started off last March 2022, and will finish his military duties in September.
Seungyoon (WINNER)
Further, another WINNER member is approaching the finish line of his military service. Seungyoon of WINNER is coming back in December 2024. He started his enlistment last June of 2023.
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Jaeyoon (SF9)
Following his full term enlistment last March 2023, Jaeyoon, vocalist of SF9 is wrapping it up to finish his duties in September this year.
Seungsik (VICTON)
Ticking off the list of idols to return from service is former VICTON member Kang Seung Sik or most popularly known with his stage name, Seungsik . The 29-year-old artist started his enlistment last March 2023 and is set to comeback in September this year.
Who are you most excited about the most of these 10 K-Pop idols returning from their military services?
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