After 18 months of enlistment, MONSTA X’s Joohoney was discharged from the army, performing a live stream and dance challenges as a return gift to his fans
In the early hours of this Thursday, 23rd (Brasília time), Joohoneyfrom MONSTA X, shared news long awaited by fans: his exemption from military service! The end of the enlistment was revealed through a post on X (formerly Twitter) in which the idol shared some fated photos and a message of thanks to MONBEBE (the group’s fandom); look:
In the caption he says: “I finished my service in good health. I’m here as Jooheon (Joohoney’s real name) from MONSTA
It is worth remembering that Joohoney He began his military enlistment on July 24, 2023, thus completing one year and six months of service. Furthermore, with this feat, he became the third member of MONSTA X to serve in the Armed Forces, mandatory for South Korean men, as an active soldier. Before him, the leader Shownuperformed on July 22, 2021 and was released in April 2023, the same month in which Minhyuk began serving on April 4th.
In addition to the images, Joohoney held a live on YouTube titled “WELCOME BACK JOOHONEY LIVE”, where he could chat live with fans; watch:
He also recorded the first dance challenges after so long. Also available on the group’s YouTube channel, you can see Joohoney bringing to life choreographies of “Whiplash”, by aespa, “Sticky”, by Tyler the Creator feat. GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne, and “HSKT” by Lee Hi.
On social media, MONBEBEs celebrated the idol’s return; see the reactions:
FINALLY MY GOD IN HEAVEN I’M NO LONGER SAD AND I DON’T REMEMBER WHEN I WAS
— 𝖻𝖾𝗅. ⚢ go see skz (@j9oheon) January 23, 2025
Source: Recreio
