BTS Jin, GOT7 Jinyoung, More K-pop Male Idols to Be Discharged from Military Service THIS 2024
2023 has its fair share of uncertainties since some fandoms had to patiently wait for their favorites to return from military service.
However, the year 2024 will compensate for all the nerve-wracking patience everyone had to endure because several K-pop male idols will finally return to the music industry and greet their fans again in good health.
Here are 15 K-pop boy group members to be discharged from the military THIS 2024!
1. BTS Jin
Enlistment Date: December 13, 2023
Discharge Date: June 12, 2024
Being the oldest member in the group, Jin's military enlistment was one of the most discussed topics in the K-pop community. Given BTS's colossal contribution to Korea's economy, the idol's military service generated numerous discussions on whether an exemption should be considered.
Jin's military enlistment is also an emotional experience for ARMYs since the idol is regarded as one of the group's happy pills and the life of the party.
2. BTS J-Hope
Enlistment Date: April 18, 2023
Discharge Date: October 17, 2024
Prior to his enlistment in the military, J-Hope created history before undergoing mandatory service. The icon made the best out of it by releasing his debut studio album "Jack In The Box," and becoming the first-ever Korean artist to headline the major music festival Lollapalooza.
Moreover, J-Hope also left fans a parting gift by releasing his third digital single titled "on the street," (feat. J. Cole).
3. GOT7 Jinyoung
Enlistment Date: May 8, 2023
Discharge Date: November 4, 2024
Jinyoung became the second member of GOT7 to enlist in the military, following leader Jay B. The idol's enlistment news was announced by his agency BH Entertainment, which expressed support for Jinyoung's military service through a brief statement.
4. GOT7 Jay B
Enlistment Date: February 2, 2023
Discharge Date: November 1, 2024
5. WINNER Song Mino
Enlistment Date: March 24, 2023
Discharge Date: September 22, 2024
6. WINNER Kang Seungyoon
Enlistment Date: June 20, 2023
Discharge Date: December 19, 2024
7. N.Flying Seo Dongsung
Enlistment Date: May 8, 2023
Discharge Date: November 7, 2024
8. N.Flying Cha Hoon
Enlistment Date: March 20, 2023
Discharge Date: September 18, 2024
9. Former Wanna One Ong Seong Wu
Enlistment Date: April 17, 2023
Discharge Date: October 16, 2024
10. Former Wanna One Ha Sung-woon
Enlistment Date: October 24, 2022
Discharge Date: April 23, 2024
11. ONEWE Yonghoon
Enlistment Date: July 12, 2022
Discharge Date: January 11, 2024
12. MONSTA X Minhyuk
Enlistment Date: April 4, 2023
Discharge Date: October 3, 2024
13. Golden Child Y
Enlistment Date: March 20, 2023
Discharge Date: September 19, 2024
14. SF9 Jaeyoon
Enlistment Date: March 21, 2023
Discharge Date: September 19, 2024
15. Former B.A.P Yoo Young Jae
Enlistment Date: November 8, 2022
Discharge Date: May 7, 2024
Which K-pop male idols on the list are you looking forward to returning the most? Let us know in the comments below!
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