In a statement shared with Billboard news channel on Thursday (July 13), K-pop star MONSTA X’s Juhyoni announced his enrollment plans. The decision comes just months after releasing his debut solo EP “Lights.” Johnny is all set to join the army on June 24, an essential moment in his career.
On Thursday (July 13), K-pop star MONSTA X’s Joohyoni announced his recruitment plans. The decision comes just months after releasing his debut solo EP “Lights.” Johnny is all set to join the army on June 24, an essential moment in his career.
Monsta X rapper Juhony recently revealed his military enlistment date to fans via a handwritten letter on the band’s official Fan Cafe website. He confirmed that he would start his service on July 24.
MONSTA X’s Joohoney’s Military Enlistment News
[ #JOOHEON UPDATE]#JOOHEON just shared a handwritten letter in the FANCAFE. He is enlisting in the military on July 24th. #JOOHONEY we will be waiting for you. Go and comeback safely. Your MONBEBE will be here waiting for you ❤️#MONSTAX #JOOHEON #주헌 #MONSTA_X… pic.twitter.com/xeO6EsCqGE
— MONSTA X VOTING SQUAD (@MonstaXVotingSQ) July 11, 2023
“I have thought a lot about when is the right time to share this news with you,” Johnny wrote in his emotional statement. “Even as I write this letter, I worry about how Monbebe will feel because there is less time left than you might imagine.” “I will complete my service well and return! I’m not going away forever so don’t worry. Remember to look up at the sky, think about the words I said to you and promise to think about JOOHONEY once daily!!” The K-pop star has told his fans that his mandatory military service as an active-duty soldier will officially begin one week from now.
Reassuring Words from MONSTA X’s Joohoney
In his statement,
JOOHONEY artfully weaved references to all the track titles from his EP “Lights,” encompassing the lead single “Freedom” and the closing track “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” He further wrote, “Thank you Monbebe, I am filled with energy and feel free to hear your voices.” “Looking at myself grow, the monologue I said alone is now filled with Don’t worry, be happy.” JOOHONEY also took time to reflect on his special connection with his fans. “Recalling those days that were full of [his] passion and sweat,” he asked his fans, “You caught me, didn’t you?”
“While the news of JOOHONEY’s enlistment is bound to disappoint some fans, he parted ways with his most devoted supporters, expressing love and gratitude.”
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“I’ll come back to show you a better version of me when I return,” he promised. “As I said, this time is just a comma for us. It’s not a period but a comma with a continual promise for the future. I love you all day; I love you always so in love with yourself. I truly thank you for showing me what love is.” Eagle-eyed MONSTA X stans will recognize those final lines as references to the lyrics of the group’s “By My Side,” the penultimate track from 2018’s Take1 Are You There? Album.
JOOHONEY, as part of MONSTA X, contributed to the success of one title that reached the top five of the Billboard 200: “All About Luv” in 2020, securing the No. 5 spot. Additionally, the group impacted the Billboard Artists 100, spending four weeks on the chart and reaching a peak of No. 6 in 2020.
