Minhyuk, a member of K-pop boy band Monsta X, was discharged from the military on October 3, Thursday.

He enlisted on April 4 last year and served as an active duty soldier with the Korean Army’s 5th Infantry Division for 18 months.

“My military service allowed me 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

Monsta X’s Minhyuk upon his discharge from the military on October 3rd (Starship)

Monsta X’s Minhyuk will hold a live broadcast on YouTube on October 3rd. (Starship)

Minhyuk from Monsta

Minhyuk with other Monsta X members on October 3rd (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 when members’ military deployments led to a long break have. Thank you very much.” Shownu and Changkyun (IM), who protected the team well, gave me great strength to know that I have a team to return to, with better news and different performances, since you have been waiting for me for a long time have waited. ”

Minhyuk will host the “Minhyuk Fan Event: Let’s GO!” 5rae” on October 6th at Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul.

He is the second member of Monsta X to complete military service after leader Shownu. Currently, Kihyun, Hyungwon and Joohoney are serving in the military.