MONSTA X’s Kihyun is Finally Back, Gets Discharged from Military After Completing Service, Making Him the Fourth Member to Return
MONSTA X’s Kihyun is officially back from the military!
On February 21, Kihyun successfully completed his discharge procedures at the 25th Infantry Division of the Army, marking his long-awaited return to fans.
Kihyun enlisted as an active-duty soldier in August 2023 and worked hard to complete his service. With this, he becomes the fourth MONSTA X member to finish his military duty, following Shownu, Minhyuk, and Jooheon.
Fans are especially excited as this year marks MONSTA X’s 10th debut anniversary. With Hyungwon scheduled to be discharged in May, the group is expected to reunite as a full unit soon.
"Good Partner" Season 2 Confirmed — Will Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun return?
It’s official—Good Partner is getting a second season!
On April 3, 2025, SBS confirmed the exciting news that Good Partner will return for Season 2.
However, fans will have to wait a little longer for more details as the production is still in its early stages.
SBS revealed, “While the production for Season 2 has been confirmed, the broadcast schedule, filming dates, and cast have not been finalized. We are still in discussions.”
Good Partner originally aired last September, and it quickly became a fan favorite. The drama follows Cha Eun Kyung (played by Jang Na Ra), a seasoned divorce lawyer, and rookie lawyer Han Yoo Ri (played by Nam Ji Hyun), who is new to handling divorce cases.
The series was a hit, with a peak viewership rating of 17.7% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide households).
Both Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun were praised for their performances, with Jang Na Ra receiving her first acting award after 23 years in the industry at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards, and Nam Ji Hyun taking home the Best Acting Award.
Now, with the news of Good Partner Season 2, fans are eagerly wondering if the original cast will return. Will Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun reprise their roles, or will new faces join the team? Lee Jong Suk, a close friend and fellow actor of Jang Na Ra, has expressed his excitement for the continuation of the series and fully supports his friend's success.
As discussions continue, fans are keeping their fingers crossed for the return of their favorite characters.
Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated season.
