Kim Woojin (formerly of Stray Kids): Discharge Expected July 19
Woojin enlisted in an army band and sent fans off with a goodbye single before heading in. As a former member who's carved out a solo career outside of Stray Kids, his return is being watched closely to see what direction he takes his music next, expect new solo content relatively soon after he's out.
Ren (formerly of NU'EST): Discharge Expected Mid-to-Late 2026
Ren's exact date has been reported inconsistently across outlets, so treat this one as "sometime in the back half of the year" rather than a locked date. What is consistent: Ren split his time between idol work and musical theatre before enlisting, so a return to the stage, literally, wouldn't be surprising once he's out.
Seoho (ONEUS): Discharge Expected August
Seoho's return matters a lot for ONEUS specifically, since the group has been navigating members cycling in and out of service for a while now. His discharge is one more piece toward a potential full-group comeback later in the year.
Sangyeon (THE BOYZ): Discharge Expected September 16
As THE BOYZ's leader, Sangyeon's return is a big deal for the group's dynamic leaders coming back from service often signal a group is gearing up for a bigger comeback push, not just a small release.
Hangyeom (OMEGA X): Discharge Expected November 5
OMEGA X has had a genuinely rocky few years as a group (contract disputes, line-up drama, the works), so every member finishing service and coming back healthy is being treated as a small win by the group's remaining fanbase.
Jongup (B.A.P): Discharge Expected November 18
Jongup closes out the year's discharge list. B.A.P hasn't promoted as a full group in years, so his return is more about his personal comeback, whether that's solo music, acting, or just reconnecting with fans after a long quiet stretch than a group reunion.
Why the Rest of the Year Still Hits Different
The back half of 2026 is genuinely stacked six more names clearing service between now and the holidays, which basically guarantees a nonstop run of comeback content, reunions, and "welcome home" posts through the end of the year.
Discharge dates are based on publicly reported enlistment schedules, agency statements, and outlet reporting current as of early July 2026. Ren's and Kim Woojin's exact dates vary slightly across sources and may shift due to service assignment or other factors always check official agency announcements for the most current info.
