The idol who will be discharged from the army in October

October is a month full of celebrations. In addition to Halloween, celebrated on the 31st, other commemorative dates that characterize the month are: Children’s Day and Our Lady of Aparecida (12/10), Teacher’s Day (15/10), Public Servant’s Day (28/10), National Book Day (10/29) and many others.

Furthermore, October will also be a month of celebration for ARMYs, BTS fans, who will welcome another member after completing their period of mandatory military service: J-Hope. The star will be the second member of the group to be released, following Jinwhich was released in June.

According to South Korea’s military laws, J-Hopewho enlisted in the army on April 18, 2023 in the 36th Infantry Division in Wonju City, Gangwon Province, needs to serve for exactly 18 months. Therefore, it is expected that the idol’s dismissal will take place on October 17th.

On September 17, the day that marked the beginning of the countdown to its release, Hobias he is called by fans, appeared on Weverse to wish ARMYs a good Chuseok holiday, in addition to reflecting on his last 30 days as a soldier.

“A month. Exactly 30 days from now!

Time passed.

Now, I feel affection.

This is becoming something very affective.

I organized my luggage, distributed my favorite items to my successors, and looking at the empty closet, the feeling of goodbye became even stronger.

Thinking back, it wasn’t a big deal, but at the time I was so tense and nervous (even the sound of the closet opening got to me at the time, haha). Now, when I see the new recruits arriving, I feel empathy for them and I even find it funny, as if I see myself in them.

Anyway, I’m in this nostalgic state, reflecting on my time in the military. And you know what? I feel proud and satisfied! Of course, right now I’m a typical veteran soldier, lying in bed as I write, haha. The holiday is truly wonderful! You can get a lot of rest!

I’ve gone on a bit, but I came here to wish you a happy Chuseok. And coincidentally, today there are exactly 30 days left until I finish my job! I wish peace to be present in everyone’s family, just as I now feel tranquility within me. Even with this Chuseok being a little hot, I hope you have a very prosperous and bountiful holiday.

May autumn arrive soon! Watch out for falling leaves!

See you next month, exactly on this day. Until then, take good care of your health!

Loyalty!” wrote J-Hope in the post.

However, in addition to ARMYs, another fandom will also be celebrating the military discharge of an idol at the beginning of October: MONBEBEs, who will receive Minhyuk after 18 months of service.

Minhyuk enlisted in the 5th Infantry Division on April 4, 2023, and will be discharged on October 3, also becoming the second member of MONSTA X to be exempt from enlistment, after the leader Shownuwhich also completed its obligations in April 2023.

Last week, to mark “MONBEBE Day”, the date on which the name was chosen for the fans of the Starship Entertainment boy group, the idol sent a loving message to his admirers, where he said:

“Happy birthday, Monbebe!!!!

I should have gone to the army a little earlier… I also want to be discharged and participate in the live. It is a shame…

I have two birthdays, but generally, on my birthday, I’m not the type to throw a party.

I just spend and prefer to have the 5.14 with monbebes, to be something much bigger and receive many greetings.

Monbebes too.

Birthdays are usually happy too, but today also receive lots of greetings and I hope you have a happy day!

Eat delicious food too!

Let’s see you in a week, Monbebe.

Happy birthday!

(You) being a monbebe is the greatest gift to me in this life.”

It is worth remembering that, in addition to MinhyukMONSTA X still has three more members performing mandatory military service: Joohoneywhich is scheduled for dismissal on January 23, 2025; Kihyunwhich should be released on February 21, 2025; and Hyungwonscheduled to be released on May 13, 2025.