VIXX Ken Officially Discharged From Military + Cast In 'Xcalibur' Musical

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22.01.05
💙이재환 전역 D-day💛
🌸전역을 축하합니다🌸#빅스 #VIXX #켄 #KEN #이재환#0105_다시만난_우리#WelcomeJaehwan#별빛세번째꽃신신는날 pic.twitter.com/VHobGzHXp5

— RealVIXX (@RealVIXX) January 4, 2022

by S. Nam

VIXX’s Ken is officially discharged from the military!

Ken enlisted in the military as a member of the military band on July 6, 2020 after writing a heartfelt letter to his fans. He was the third member of VIXX to enlist following Cha Hak Yeon (N) and Leo.

On January 5, Ken was discharged from the military while on his final leave according to COVID-19 protocol.

In his Instagram post following his discharge, Ken wrote:

2022. 1. 5. Wed.

The discharge day has come.. I had a lot of thoughts while in the military.. To my family, fellow {VIXX] members, friends, and our Starlight [VIXX’s official fan club] babies who waited until now, > < kkkkkk [laughing sounds] I’m so so grateful, and I love you all.. I’ll heal all the feelings of being hurt and having a difficult time until now with my songs!!! Everyone, let’s have a healthy and happy year!! Thank you for congratulating me on my discharge, everyone~! I love you!!!!! Let’s go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!£2

Beneath the post, Ken also commented, “They say I’ve escaped from having a shaved head. That’s so funny,” with a bunch of laughing sounds.

After debuting as a member of VIXX in 2012, Ken has actively promoted as both an artist and musical actor. Prior to his enlistment, Ken made his solo debut with his first solo mini album “Greeting” and its title track “Just for a moment.” He also released the single “Counting One by One” right before his enlistment.

나는 로빅이다. #켄 요원의 뮤지컬 <엑스칼리버> 캐릭터 포스터가 공개되었다. #켄아더 파이팅💙💛 [이상, RT작전 실행하라!]#빅스 #VIXX #KEN #이재환#엑스칼리버 #아더 pic.twitter.com/TiFwgFXN9H

— RealVIXX (@RealVIXX) January 10, 2022

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A post shared by EMK뮤지컬컴퍼니 (@emk_musical)

Ken will be one of the actors playing Arthur in the Xcalibur musical.


I'm so excited that he's back! He's always thrived in musicals - I'm patiently waiting for another solo but I can see this being his focus now.



Sources: @RealVIXX 1, 2 | Soompi | News1 | keken_0406 | emk_musical

Comments

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Ooooh I might try and go see this 🤭 I wanted to get tickets when Dokyeom was starring but every show I checked was sold out lol

IA with you, OP I'm not surprised he's jumping right back into musicals first but I'd really like a single from him soon, he's got one of the all-time best voices in k-pop imo

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I'm not surprised those shows were sold out! I hope you get to see one with Ken (and please let me know if you do)

Yeah he's for sure in my top 3 K-pop singers. Just give us a li'l post-enlistment single like Leo did 😭