EXO's Kai in a teaser photo for the group's 2023 album 'Exist.' Photo from EXO's X accountK-pop star Kai of the boy group EXO completed Monday his mandatory military service, raising excitement among fans for his return to the music scene, according to reports.

The 31-year-old idol, whose real name is Kim Jong-in, was discharged from the military, where he served as a social service agent since May 2023, the Korea Herald and Korea Times reported.

All able-bodied South Korean men are required to serve in the military for about two years, mainly due to the fact that the country remains technically at war with nuclear-armed North Korea.

With this development, Sehun is the only remaining member of EXO who has yet to finish his service, though he is expected to be discharged in September.

Kai entered the K-pop industry in 2012 as a member of EXO, known for songs such as "Growl," "Ko Ko Bop" and "Love Shot."

In 2020, he debuted as a soloist with a self-titled extended play (EP) and went on to release two more EPs — "Peaches" in 2021 and "Rover" in 2023 — before enlisting in the military.

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