Minhyuk, a member of K-pop boy band Monsta X, was discharged from the military on Oct. 3, Thursday.
He enlisted on April 4 last year and served for 18 months as an active duty soldier at the 5th Infantry Division of the Korean Army.
"Through my military service, I was able to grow as a person, Minhyuk, and it was a precious and valuable time in my life. Thanks to the support of Monbebe [official fan club of Monsta X], I was able to be discharged in a healthy body and mind,” said Minhyuk through his agency Starship Entertainment.
Monsta X's Minhyuk upon his discharge from the military on Oct. 3 (Starship) 
Monsta X's Minhyuk holding a live broadcast on YouTube on Oct. 3. (Starship) 
Monsta X's Minhyuk on April 3, 2023 or a day before his enlistment (Instagram)
Minhyuk with other Monsta X members on Oct. 3 (Instagram)
He added, "We recently celebrated the ninth anniversary of the founding of 'Monbebe,' and I am so grateful to Monbebe for always believing in me and waiting for me even though the members' military enlistments have led to a long hiatus. Thanks to Shownu and Changkyun (I.M) who have protected the team well, it gave me great strength to know that I have a team to return to. I will come back with better news and various appearances as you have waited for me for a long time."
Minhyuk will hold the “Minhyuk Fan Event: Let's GO! 5rae” on Oct. 6 at Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul.
He is the second member of Monsta X to complete the mandatory military service after leader Shownu. Those currently serving in the military are Kihyun, Hyungwon and Joohoney.