Minhyuk of MONSTA X commemorated his military discharge by sharing a heartfelt event with his fans, ‘Monbebe’ (the official fan club name).

On October 6th, Minhyuk hosted a free fan event titled ‘2024 MINHYUK Fan Event’ at the YES24 Live Hall in Seoul, holding two sessions at 1 PM and 5 PM. This marked his first official offline appearance after completing his discharge on October 3rd. The event was designed with no MC, allowing Minhyuk to personally fill every segment, providing more opportunities to communicate directly with fans.

Minhyuk surprised fans by entering the venue from the back, holding a bouquet of flowers before stepping onto the stage and formally announcing his discharge in front of the audience. He then introduced the event’s theme, ‘Let’s Go! Whale,’ and shared the reason behind it, along with unveiling the symbolic “flower shoes.”

During the ‘Let’s Go! Whale’ segment, Minhyuk shared stories from his time in the military, particularly about his experience with the military band and cheering videos for the Paris Olympics, inviting fans to share their thoughts. He also showed photos from his discharge, actively interacting with fans. Minhyuk even treated fans to a special saxophone performance, creating a memorable moment for everyone.

Known for his experience as an MC before enlisting, Minhyuk’s unpolished wit and humor were on full display during the event. His charming and entertaining demeanor made the event feel like a talk show, bringing him even closer to his fans. 

Reading fan letters, Minhyuk was touched by their continued support during his time away and expressed pride in seeing fans live happily through various activities during his absence. He also took on several challenges that he hadn’t had the chance to do during his enlistment, showcasing his talents once again.

A photo session was held with fans to commemorate the special event, and Minhyuk conveyed his heartfelt thanks after taking a group photo. He closed the event by singing MONSTA X’s fan song ‘BEBE’ and thanked fans sincerely as Monbebe repeatedly chanted, “We love you, MONSTA X” and “We love you, Minhyuk.”

Minhyuk’s love for his fans shone brightly even after the event. He personally saw off each fan as they left, handing out photocards and messages, further solidifying his warm connection with them. Throughout the event, Minhyuk demonstrated his professionalism and kindhearted nature, leaving a lasting impression on everyone.

Minhyuk shared his thoughts through his agency, Starship Entertainment, saying, “As my discharge approached, I thought a lot about how I should meet Monbebe. After much consideration, I decided to hold this fan event so we could communicate more and share stories, since we missed each other so much. It feels like a dream to finally meet Monbebe after such a long time. I’m so grateful for the love and support you’ve shown me during my time away, and I hope we can continue to fill the future with happiness. Thank you again for waiting such a long time and for coming from afar to see me.”

Reflecting on MONSTA X’s growth, which he had mentioned during a past world tour press conference, Minhyuk added, “If I compare it to a tree, we were once seeds and stems, but now we’ve become saplings with deep roots. Even as most of the members are serving in the military, we’ve grown into a strong tree thanks to Monbebe. As the rest of the members complete their military service, we’ll continue to show you more activities, so please continue to support and cheer for us. Let’s stay close like friends for a long time! I love you, Monbebe.”

The whale symbol, which was part of the event’s title, is a key motif often associated with Minhyuk. He has expressed a deep affection for whales over the years, and he explained that he loves them because “a whale can carry you to where you want to go. Since it’s big, it can carry not just me, but my members, family, and Monbebe as well. I want to take everyone I love to a good place.”

 Now that he has completed his military service, Minhyuk is expected to return with a variety of activities, continuing to showcase his dedication and talents.