Exo’s Xiumin is leaving the army, following Shinee’s Minho and BtoB’s Minhyuk in completing military service – when will these K-pop stars be back on stage?

Dec 1 , 2020

Key from Shinee, D.O. from Exo and Minhyuk from BtoB. Photo: @bumkeyk; @kyungsoosofficial; @sub_melody0321/Instagram

After discharge from military service, Shinee’s Key appeared in DoReMi Market while Minho has been active on V Live; meanwhile Minhyuk joined subunit BtoB 4U while 100 Days My Prince actor D.O. plans to star in a film

Recently, SM Entertainment confirmed that Xiumin from Exo will soon be returning from compulsory military service, making him the first member of the South Korean boy band to return to civilian life, on December 6.

Naturally, many fans are wondering what this means for the group, and also wondering which of his bandmates – and which other Korean idols – might be next to resume active musical duties. We did the digging to compile this list of a few stars you might be missing something bad.

Key from Shinee

Was Key’s media comeback rushed? That’s what some fans are asking after his appearance earlier this month on DoReMi Market – to feature Girl’s Day’s Hyeri – less than two months after his military discharge. He first showed his interest in the variety show on Shinee’s V Live channel.

Also on V Live, he has said he wants to take part in many more shows including Civilization Express – which offers a comedic spin on popular songs from K-pop’s second generation – as well as the programmes On & Off, Where is My Home, Knowing Bros and I Live Alone.

He also recently he appeared on Radio Star with Paul Kim and shared stories about his time in the army, including a tale involving Lee Chang-sub from BtoB.