JAKARTA — After Minhyuk, Kihyun, and Jooheon leave first to serve their country along with the military service mandatory, now it is Hyungwon’s turn to take his temporary leave from MONSTA X.
On 20 October 2023, Hyungwon shared a handwritten letter through Fancafe that expressed his feelings toward the fans, MONBEBE. In the letter, he said that he would start doing his responsibilities on November, 14. He also thanked his fans and promised to be back later as a stronger person.
Hyungwon also said that he will be back around May 13, 2025. By then, the latest photobook of him and Shownu will probably become the last project before his temporary departure from MONSTA X until the next two years.