MONSTA X’s I.M is set to enlist in the military soon.
On January 12 KST, Team I.M announced his enlistment plans, sharing that the idol will begin his mandatory military service on February 9, 2026.
In a statement, the agency said:
Hello, this is Team I.M.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the fans who continue to support I.M.
We are writing to provide an update regarding his upcoming military service.
IM will enlist at a recruit training center on February 9, 2026, to undergo basic military training, after which he will serve as an active-duty soldier in the Army.
No official event will be held on the day of his enlistment. Since the enlistment ceremony is an event attended by many service members and their families, we kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation in refraining from visiting the site to ensure safety and maintain order.
We ask for your continued love and support until I.M faithfully completes his service and returns in good health.
Thank you.
Ahead of his enlistment, I.M has been receiving ongoing rehabilitation treatment for back pain he experienced last year. According to medical advice, he is now able to participate in activities as long as they are not overly strenuous.
In a statement, the STARSHIP Entertainment said:
Hello, this is Starship Entertainment.
We would like to provide additional information regarding
MONSTA X member I.M’s upcoming schedule.
As a citizen of the Republic of Korea, I.M is preparing to fulfill his mandatory military service and is scheduled to enlist on February 9, 2026. In preparation for his enlistment and to meet fans beforehand, he has been consistently undergoing rehabilitation treatment. Recently, he received medical clearance stating that he may participate in performances as long as it is within a reasonable, non-strenuous range.
Accordingly, we would like to inform you that I.M will be participating in the 2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X :
NEXUS] Seoul concert. However, taking the artist’s health into consideration, his participation will be adjusted to ensure it does not place undue strain on him. We kindly ask for fans’ understanding.
We ask for your great interest and warm support for the
[THE X: NEXUS] Seoul concert, where all six MONSTA X members will be performing together. Our company will do its utmost to ensure a safe and smooth concert experience.
Thank you.
Wishing I.M a safe and healthy service, and a smooth return!
