From EXO Baekhyun to MONSTA X Shownu to SHINee Taemin and more, these 16+ male K-pop idols will finally return from the military this 2023!
Keep reading to know their discharge dates.
Here Are 16 K-pop Idols To Be Discharged From the Military in 2023
January 27 - VICTON Han Seung Woo
Among male idols, Han Seung Woo will be the first one to be discharged on January 27.
He enlisted on July 28, 2021, and serves in the Army Military Band.
February 5 - EXO Baekhyun
After entering the military camp on May 6, 2021, "Genius Idol" and EXO member Baekhyun will finally complete his service in February after a year and nine months.
April 4 - SHINee Taemin
K-pop's "ACE" SHINee Taemin is also set to be discharged from the military this year.
Initially, he was set to be released in Nov. 2022, but it was moved to April after being transferred from military band to supplementary service due to his health.
April 11 - Day6 YoungK
After more than a year's hiatus, My Day (fandom) will only wait for a little bit until they hear Young K's voice again!
April 21 - MONSTA X Shownu
Are MONBEBEs' hearts and minds all ready to be wrecked by Shownu's post-military physique?
June - ONF
In June, ONF, the first boy group to enlist in the same month will finally be discharged this 2023 as well.
Can't wait for the members to reunite with their Japanese co-member U!
July 16 - Day6 Dowoon
My Days should really ready their wallets and pockets since military discharge usually means comeback and release of merch!
August 10 - B1A4 Sandeul
After enlistment in October 2021, B1A4 Sandeul is set to be discharged in August. Can't wait for the "OST King"!
September 17 - SF9 Inseong
After serving for more than a year, "smart idol" Inseong will finally return in September.
September 27 - Block B P.O.
P.O. will also return to the entertainment scene in September after finishing his service at the Marine.
September 28 - SF9 Young Bin, Golden Child Dayeol
SF9 Young Bin and Golden Child Lee Daeyeol will be discharged side by side on September 28.
October 10 - A.C.E. Kim Byeong Kwan
The male idol will come out on October 10!
November 8 - ASTRO MJ
Although he won't be able to celebrate ASTRO's 7th debut anniversary in February, MJ will be discharged in November; thus, it is expected that they will be complete in 2024.
November 27 - Day6 Wonpil
After about two years, My Days will finally graduate from their idols' military enlistment having Wonpil the last member to be discharged.
The expectation for their new music will surely be high!
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Written by Eunice Dawson.