In South Korea, every male citizen must serve in the military for 18-21 months before they hit their thirties. Korean celebrities are no exception to this law unless they have a valid reason that exempts them from it. Some celebrities enlist in the military to do their service and get discharged once their time is up. Many fans are sad to see their biases and favorite celebrities enlist in the military as they will be gone from the scenes, and news about them would become hard to get, and when their discharge comes, they feel ecstatic welcoming them. Here is a list of Korean celebrities expected to be discharged soon and have fans feeling giddy over their return.
1. Exo Chanyeol
Park Chan Yeol is a South Korean singer, rapper, actor, songwriter, model, producer, and member of the famous boy group EXO which debuted in 2012. He began military training on March 29, 2021, and got assigned to the 9th Infantry Division. He also auditioned for the army musical Blue Helmet: A Song of Meissa and played the lead character of a soldier named Raman. He received early promotions as a Corporal and then to Sergeant in the 9th Infantry Division, which shows his competence as a soldier. Chan Yeol will get discharged from the military on September 28, 2022.
2. Pentagon Hui
Hui is the stage name of Lee Hoe Taek, a South Korean singer, producer, composer, and songwriter. He is the leader of the boy group PENTAGON who enlisted in the military on February 18, 2021. He received his four-week basic military training and is a social service worker. Hui will finish his service and get discharged on November 17, 2022, and the fans are very excited about his return to the industry.
3. Shinee Taemin
Lee Tae Min is a South Korean singer and actor and is considered one of the best dancers in K-pop. Taemin is a member of the boy band SHINee and the group SuperM, often called the avengers of K-pop. Taemin enlisted in the military on May 31, 2021, and will get discharged on November 11, 2022. After his basic training served in the military band, but he experienced severe symptoms of depression that forced his transfer to the public service. The fans and group members cannot wait for him to finish his service.
4. Teen Top C.a.p
C.A.P is the stage name of Bang Min Soo, a South Korean rapper, singer, dancer, and the leader of the boy band TEEN TOP, which made its debut in 2010. C.A.P is the third member of his group to enlist in the military on May 10, 2021, and will get discharged on November 9, 2022.
5. Newkidd Ji Han Sol
Ji Han Sol is a South Korean singer and the lead dancer of the boy band Newkidd, which debuted in 2019. He participated in the idol survival show The Unit and placed sixth on the show, becoming part of the project group UNB. Han Sol enlisted in the military on February 22, 2021, and will get discharged on November 21, 2022.
6. Myname Se Yong
Kim Se Yong is a South Korean rapper, singer, actor, and member of the boy group MYname, which made its debut in 2011. He participated in the idol survival show The Unit and reached the final round but did not make it to become a member of the project group UNB. He enlisted in the military on March 22, 2021, and will get discharged on December 2022 from his service.
7. Jang Ki Yong
Jang Ki Young is a South Korean actor who initially started his career as a model. He made his debut as an actor with a cameo in the drama It’s Okay, That’s Love in 2014. Jang Ki Yong‘s first lead role was in the series Come and Hug Me in 2018. He is said to be one of the upcoming sought-after actors in the Korean drama industry. Ki Yong enlisted in the military on August 23, 2021, and will get discharged on February 2, 2023. Korean Drama fanatics are waiting for his return to the big screen and make them swoon over him.
8. Exo Baekhyun
Byun Baek Hyun is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and songwriter under SM Entertainment. He is a member of the boy band EXO, which debuted in 2012, and the leader of the supergroup SuperM. Baek Hyun is the sixth member of EXO to enlist in the military on May 6, 2021, and after his basic military training, he is working as a social service worker due to his health condition. He will get discharged from his military service on February 5, 2023, and the fans are very excited about his return to the stage.
9. Day6 Young K
Young K is the stage name of Kang Young Hyun, a singer, rapper, songwriter, and bassist. He is a member of the rock band Day6, which made its debut on September 7, 2015. Young K is the second member of his group to enlist in the military on October 12, 2021, and is the first-ever idol to join a KATUSA(Korean Augmentation To The United States Army). He will get discharged from his military service on April 11, 2023.
10. Monsta X Shownu
Shownu is the stage name of Son Hyun Woo, a South Korean singer and dancer known for his muscular physical appearance. He was the member and leader of the boy group MONSTA X, which made its debut in 2015 through the idol survival show No Mercy. Shownu is the first member of the group to enlist in the military on July 22, 2021, and after his basic training, he is working as a social service worker because of his health problems. He will get discharged from his military service on April 21, 2023.