2AM's Jo Kwon Thanks Musical Co-stars EXO's Xiumin, SHINee's Onew and More for Inspiring Him

Following his latest military discharge, 2AM's Jo Kwon shared his musical experience in the army and his potential aspirations. After entering the military in August 2018, Jo Kwon has been officially discharged from his service on March 24 as per the Coronavirus Pandemic Military Protocol. 

Since being discharged, he publicly declared his return from the military by sharing his handwritten letter to his fans. He stated that his dismissal was "an end that seemed never to come."

"I give my sincere gratitude to all the people who have been waiting for me," the idol said.

Jo Kwon also expressed his gratitude to his co-members in the musical during his enlistment.

"It's not all easy but it's been eventful. I would, however, like to remember those people who gave me motivation and encouragement during my military time. I would also like to thank the soldiers, the members of the military band, the members of the military music community, my family mates and my fans. All thanks to each and every one of you because in good health I was able to get discharged from my service," the 2AM member shared, adding that he had a lot of moments that he would always remember and cherish for the rest of his life.

"I am now officially reservist Jo Kwon! I am now going to return to my regular life of being Jo Kwon the singer of 2 AM please look forward to the rainbow-colored appearances that I am planning to and will show my support. Thank you, Salute!!!" Jo Kwon concluded.

 Jo Kwon recently sat down for an interview with OSEN, he shared, "I really can't believe it, I feel like I have to go back to the base every night. But when I open my eyes in the morning, all I could feel is that I'm restless and my memories throughout my military service are all that I have in my mind running throughout the day."

Although Jo Kwon was on the verge of all promotional activities when he enlisted, he appeared in military musicals, including the Shinheung Military Academy and Return: The Day Promise.

He also commented, "The military is the greatest place to meet and build a very unique bond for a lot of different people to be around. That's why the memories I had with the soldiers I met while participating in those musicals are the most unforgettable."

Then, the 2AM idol then mentioned fellow celebrities who he met in the military, such as EXO's Xiumin and actor Kang Ha Neul.

"When will I ever do things like cooking, sleeping, and practicing with Lee Jin Ki (Onew from SHINee), Yoon Jo Sung, Cha Hak Yeon, Kim Sunggyu, Kim Min Seok (Xiumin from EXO), Go, Eun Sung, Lee Jae Kyoon, Lee Sungyeol, Kim Min Ho, Kang Ha Neul, and Ji Chang Wook? I still get motivated with them in my head, because that's what we're doing, we're inspiring each other throughout our service," Jo Kwon said.

Jo Kwon is expected to appear with 2PM's Wooyoung, Block B's P.O. and WINNER's Mino on JTBC's Tell Us Something.