Just some months after launching Lights, his debut solo EP, MONSTA X’s JOOHONEY has introduced that he’ll enlist within the navy on June 24, in a press release shared with Billboard on Thursday (July 13).
“I assumed loads about when can be a great time to share this information with you,” JOOHONEY wrote within the emotional assertion. “At the same time as I’m penning this letter, I’m fearful about how MONBEBE will really feel as a result of there’s much less time left than you will have thought.” The Okay-pop star’s assertion arrives somewhat over per week earlier than he formally begins his obligatory navy service as an lively responsibility soldier. “I’ll full my service effectively and return! I’m not going away without end so don’t fear. Keep in mind to search for on the sky, take into consideration the phrases I stated to you and promise to consider JOOHONEY as soon as day-after-day!!”
In his assertion, JOOHONEY integrated references to the entire observe titles from his Lights EP, together with lead single “Freedom” and shutting observe “Don’t Fear, Be Glad.” “Due to MONBEBE, I’m overflowing with vitality and felt free whereas listening to your voices,” he mused. “Whereas watching myself evolve, the monologues I stated alone are actually crammed with don’t fear, be blissful.” JOOHONEY additionally spent a while reflecting on the particular connection that he and his followers share. Within the midst of cherishing “days collectively that had been stuffed with [their] ardour and sweat,” he requested his followers, “You bought me, proper?”
Though the information of his enlistment will inevitably disappoint some followers, JOOHONEY made positive to depart his most devoted supporters with phrases of affection and gratitude. “I’ll come again to point out you a greater model of me after I return,” he promised. “Like I stated earlier than, I believe this time is only a comma for us. It’s not a interval, however a comma that holds a continuous promise for the longer term. I really like you all day, I really like you all the time, so in love with your self. I actually thanks for displaying me what love is.” Eagle-eyed MONSTA X stans will acknowledge these ultimate strains as references to the lyrics of the group’s “By My Aspect,” the penultimate observe from 2018’s Take.1 Are You There? album.
As a member of MONSTA X, JOOHONEY has despatched one title to the highest 5 of the Billboard 200: 2020’s All About Luv (No. 5). The group has additionally spent 4 weeks on the Billboard Artist 100, reaching a peak of No. 6 in 2020.
