KPop & KDrama Stars Released from the Military in 2020
Hooray! Break out the ramen and pop the bubbly! It is time to celebrate because our favorite Korean boys are home! Below you will find a listing of Korean celebrities released from the military in 2020. Whether they are KPop stars, Korean Drama celebrities, or just our favorite baes, we are so excited to have these boys back…now it is only a matter of time before they return with their next big project! Yay!
This list only contains those Korean stars who have returned from the military in 2020 SO FAR. If you would like to find the release date or military service updates for a Korean celebrity who is still currently enlisted, please check out our page All Military Enlistment/Release Dates for Korean Drama and KPop Stars.
Updated: 08/20/2020
Korean Star Released from the Military in 2020
1. Go Kyung Pyo
Enlistment Date: May 21, 2018
Release Date: January 15, 2020
Service Type: Active Duty
2. Jang Wooyoung (2PM)
Enlistment Date: July 9, 2018
Release Date: February 25, 2020
Service Type: Active Duty
3. Jang Hyunseung
Enlistment Date: July 24, 2018
Release Date: March 13, 2020
Service Type: Active Duty
4. Kim Bum
Enlistment Date: April 26, 2018
Release Date: March 15, 2020
Service Type: Public Service
5. Kang Min Hyuk (CNBLUE)
Enlistment Date: July 31, 2018
Release Date: March 19, 2020
Service Type: Active Duty
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6. Lee Jung Shin (CNBLUE)
Enlistment Date: July 31, 2018
Release Date: March 19, 2020
Service Type: Active Duty
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7. Jo Kwon (2AM)
Enlistment Date: August 6, 2018
Release Date: March 24, 2020
Service Type: Active Duty
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8. Lee Jong Hyun (formerly CNBLUE)
Enlistment Date: August 7, 2018
Release Date: March 25, 2020
Service Type: Active Duty
9. Eunkwang (BTOB)
Enlistment Date: August 21, 2018
Release Date: April 7, 2020
Service Type: Active Duty
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10. Yoon Doo Joon (Highlight)
Enlistment Date: August 24, 2018
Release Date: April 10, 2020
Service Type: Active Duty
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11. Jang Geun Suk
Enlistment Date: July 16, 2018
Release Date: May 29, 2020
Service Type: Public Service
12. Onew (SHINEE)
Enlistment Date: December 10, 2018
Release Date: July 20, 2020
Service Type: Active Duty
13. Kim Min Suk
Enlistment Date: December 10, 2018
Release Date: July 20, 2020
Service Type: Active Duty
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14. Lee Jae Kyoon
Enlistment Date: December 10, 2018
Release Date: July 20, 2020
Service Type: Active Duty
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15. Sung Joon
Enlistment Date: December 18, 2018
Release Date: July 27, 2020
Service Type: Active Duty
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