Baekhyun of EXO. Image: Twitter/@weareoneEXO
It seems that Baekhyun of K-pop boy group EXO is excited for his return to the music industry as he expressed his excitement to meet his fans again.
Baekhyun said he will “be back soon” in a heartfelt video uploaded on EXO’s official YouTube channel on Tuesday, Jan. 17, ahead of his military discharge on Feb. 5, 2023. The video showed the K-pop artist writing a letter to fans, as he hinted on his upcoming activities upon his return.
“It’s hard to imagine what will happen in two years,” he began. “Dear, EXO-L. Thank you for not forgetting me. While I was serving in the military, I was watching what EXO-L was doing. You’ve been missing me, thinking back to when I was with you guys and handling everything well.”
Baekhyun spoke up about how time has passed since his enlistment in May 2021, saying that he prepared “many things” for fans during his time in the military.
“As a singer, I want you guys to laugh more and stay happy. If you are ready to join me and EXO in our adventure, could you please hold my hand? Let’s do that as we have done in the past and do that in the present and in the future,” he added.
The K-pop idol also admitted that he missed performing onstage, adding that he wants to release “a lot of albums” and perform in “a lot of concerts” once he returns to the music scene.
“I want to perform in many concerts. It’s something like this, the concert is just an excuse for us to hang out and have fun. I hope that moment comes soon. I hope that we can enjoy, play, and just spend a lot of time together.” Baekhyun said.
EXO’s official Twitter account also released photos of Baekhyun, along with his handwritten letter and polaroid on the same day.
“I’ll make this short. EXO-L, I’m coming to thank you for waiting. COMING SOON,” the tweet read.
〖에리들아 백현이 왔다!〗
긴 말 안 할게요. 에리들 기다려준 거 보답하러 갑니다. COMING SOON
I’ll make this short. EXO-L, I’m coming to thank you for waiting.
COMING SOON#백현 #BAEKHYUN#엑소 #EXO #weareoneEXO pic.twitter.com/xDxEcrqZ8x— EXO (@weareoneEXO) January 17, 2023
EXO will reportedly return as a group following Baekhyun’s military discharge in February 2023, according to Korean media outlets Sports Chosun and SpoTV News. The group’s leader Suho also hinted on their comeback earlier this month, although details are yet to be revealed.
Baekhyun debuted as the main vocalist of EXO in April 2012. He is also a member of the group’s sub-units EXO-K and EXO-CBX, as well as the joint SM Entertainment unit SuperM as the group’s leader.
The EXO member also made his solo debut with his first extended play “City Lights” in July 2019, and he also released his follow up mini-albums “Delight”, “Baekhyun”, and “Bambi”. He enlisted as a public service worker in his mandatory military service in May 2021. EDV