Get ready for some major comebacks in 2025! Boy groups MONSTA X, EXO, and BTS, along with popular actors Lee Do Hyun and Song Kang, are all set to return to their fans after completing their mandatory military service.

As the new year begins, fans are eagerly looking forward to the discharge dates of these beloved male idols and actors, and we’ve got the scoop on when they’ll be back.

First up, MONSTA X’s Joohoney will be the first to return in 2025! After enlisting in July 2023, he will be discharged on January 23. Joohoney shared his excitement on the fan cafe, saying, “I’ll come back in good health. Let’s make today better than yesterday. Don’t forget the memories we made together.”

After Joohoney, MONSTA X’s Kihyun will be discharged on February 21, following his enlistment in August 2023. Then, Hyungwon will return on May 13 after his enlistment in November 2023. While I.M will still be serving, this marks the end of the group’s military break for now.

For EXO, Kai is also about to reunite with his fans! After starting his alternative service in May 2023, Kai will be released on February 10, followed by Sehun, who enlisted in December 2023 and will be discharged on September 20. EXO will soon be back as a full group after their hiatus!

As for BTS, the entire group is gearing up for their big return! With V, RM, Jungkook, and Jimin all enlisted, BTS will be reuniting in 2025. RM and V will be discharged on June 10, while Jimin and Jungkook will return on June 11. Suga, who started his social service in September 2023, will also be discharged on June 21. Fans can look forward to BTS returning as a complete group!

In the world of actors, Lee Do Hyun will complete his service in the Air Force Military Band and return on May 13. He’s also in a public relationship with actress Lim Ji Yeon. Meanwhile, Song Kang, known for his hit role in Sweet Home, will wrap up his Army service on October 1.

2025 is shaping up to be a year full of exciting comebacks and reunions for K-pop fans and drama lovers alike!

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Actor Yoo Yeon Seok has spoken up about the dating rumors swirling around him and Chae Soo Bin, his co-star in When the Phone Rings. Fans were so drawn to their chemistry on-screen that they began wondering if the romance was real!

In an interview with SPOTV News on January 6th, Yoo Yeon Seok addressed the fans' excitement. Laughing, he said, "I’m grateful that viewers were so immersed in the story."

Yoo Yeon Seok starred as Baek Sa Eon, a former star anchor turned presidential spokesperson, in the MBC Friday-Saturday drama When the Phone Rings.

The show, adapted from a hit web novel, is a mix of romance and thriller. It tells the story of a couple in a three-year contractual marriage who get tangled in a dangerous mystery after receiving a threatening phone call.

In the drama, Yoo Yeon Seok’s Baek Sa Eon and Chae Soo Bin’s Hong Hee Joo had undeniable chemistry. Fans even nicknamed them the "Saju Couple", combining parts of their characters' names. The pair’s realistic and heart-fluttering moments made viewers wonder if they were dating in real life.

Responding to the speculation, Yoo Yeon Seok said, "I’m thankful for all the love. It shows how strong the chemistry was, and I appreciate that people were so into the 'Saju Couple' romance."

He jokingly added, "But is that something I can control? Even though the show is a thriller, the romance really shines through. It’s a love story at heart, and the thriller parts just make it more exciting."

Talking about working with Chae Soo Bin, Yoo Yeon Seok shared, "At first, things were a bit awkward. Soo Bin is shy, and I also need some time to warm up to people. Plus, her character uses sign language in the story, so early on, I was basically acting alone in some scenes."

He added, "But as we spent more time together, it became easier to connect. Being in the same agency definitely helped. Soo Bin has such a bright and fun personality, and she leaned on me a lot, which made building chemistry natural."

Fans are still swooning over the "Saju Couple", and while Yoo Yeon Seok stays humble about the rumors, viewers can’t help but hope for more magical moments between the duo on and off-screen!

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