In a heartwarming moment that brought tears of joy to fans, ASTRO MJ was officially discharged from the military on November 8.

A long-awaited reunion between the K-pop idol and his dedicated fandom, known as Arohas, took place in a special live broadcast on ASTRO's official YouTube channel.

ASTRO MJ Makes Triumphant Return After Completing Military Service

MJ, whose real name is Kim Myungjun, began his military service in May 2022 as an active-duty soldier, serving in the military band for approximately 1 year and 6 months.

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His return marked a significant milestone for both the artist and his devoted fan base.

The highly anticipated live broadcast became MJ's first interaction with fans since his discharge. During the broadcast, he shared a multitude of aspects of himself that he hadn't been able to showcase while in the military.

The event included a Q&A session where he answered fans' burning questions, as well as an engaging discussion about his recent activities.

ASTRO's Heartwarming Welcome for MJ: Arohas Overjoyed by the Emotional Reunion

What truly touched the hearts of fans was the warm welcome extended to MJ by his fellow ASTRO members.

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They posted celebratory photos on Twitter, along with a heartwarming banner that read "WELCOMEBACK MJ." Arohas couldn't contain their excitement, and their comments poured in, expressing their joy and gratitude.

Among the Aroha comments were:

• "Such a happy moment! Thank you boys. Love you all!"
• "The beauty of true friendship!"
• "I love you, I missed you so much when we saw it together. The return of our little sun is history. I love you, my kids, don't go anywhere... ASTRO TOGETHER FOREVER"
• "Very happy and excited about the Live performance you did. I am very happy that Jinjin and Sanha gave you such a nice surprise.. It's an honor to see them together again. Welcome Mj Aroha I miss you a lot.I send you a big hug from a distance. Astro and Aroha forever."
• "Welcome back, MJ!  Thank you, Jinjin, Sanha (& Eunwoo), for the surprise!  My heart was happy and full of hope watching this yt-live!  Pls stay together with Aroha!" 

As MJ returns to the spotlight after completing his military service, expectations are soaring for what the talented artist will embark on next.

Fans are eagerly anticipating a more mature and experienced MJ, ready to conquer new heights in his career.

The emotional reunion of ASTRO's MJ with Arohas serves as a testament to the strong bond between idols and their fans, and the anticipation for his future endeavors is at an all-time high.

It's clear that MJ's return has rekindled the excitement and hope of both the artist and his dedicated fanbase.

In the words of one adoring Aroha, "Hope to see more of you on live shows & concerts! We miss you so much, Astro! 'Wanna be your star, Astro-imnida'."

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