MONSTA X's Minhyuk Flexes His Muscles In New Photos

MONSTA X has always had a reputation as a masculine “beastly idol” group, as several members are pretty buff. Yet, Minhyuk has historically been one of the smallest members.

From left: Kihyun, Joohoney, Wonho, Hyungwon, Shownu, I.M, and Minhyuk | *Starship Entertainment*

This was still considered accurate for Minhyuk up until his enlistment.

On April 4, 2023, Minhyuk officially enlisted in the military for his mandatory service. His members, including Shownu, who would be discharged later that month, saw him off.

From left: Hyungwon, I.M, Shownu, Minhyuk, Joohoney, and Kihyun | *@OfficialMonstaX/Twitter*

Minhyuk will reportedly be discharged soon. He will return towards the end of September or early October 2024.

During his time in the military, Minhyuk has undergone a remarkable physical transformation.

@nursebebe007

OMG MINHYUK! Military life is treating him well. So proud of our sunshine ☀️🐳☀️🐋

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Minhyuk is also proud of his physique, as he is flexing his muscles for MONBEBE. He recently shared messages and photo booth photos of himself via fan cafe.

240909 Minhyuk in FC

U know what's one thing I gained from being in the army?
Taking photobooth photos with no hesitation..?
I was so shy initially..
So the reason I'm saying this is bc
I wanted to show it to monbebe
So I took themㅅㅋㅋㅋ
I'll just leave the photo hereㅎㅎㅎ pic.twitter.com/Whqdcc6mT1

— Lia K (@tomyluvshownu) September 9, 2024

Any day is a good day when it starts with a message from Minhyuk and a picture! 💜 OH and what a picture it is 🥵 pic.twitter.com/PzCIDIRNfJ

— Zia ˙Ⱉ˙ 민혁 사랑한다 (@MoonKryptonites) September 9, 2024

Minhyuk’s remarkable physique sent MONBEBE into meltdown. Some wonder if he’s bulked up enough that his arms could rival those of leader Shownu.

me knowing me realizing
minhyuk is minhyuk is coming
coming back soon back BUFFED pic.twitter.com/921QvUZ49O

— 예하 ꢾ୧ (@sambakjaa) September 10, 2024

MONSTA X'S LEE MINHYUK, EVERYONE!!! pic.twitter.com/dZwOB92gdY

— 예하 ꢾ୧ (@sambakjaa) September 9, 2024

Minhyuk's guns be rivalling Shownu's 🔥🔥🫠🫠 pic.twitter.com/kUhnQcBVLH

— Lia K (@tomyluvshownu) September 9, 2024

Many are still in disbelief that this is the same Minhyuk.

𝔬𝔥 𝔥𝔬𝔴 𝔣𝔞𝔰𝔱 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔫𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱 𝔠𝔥𝔞𝔫𝔤𝔢𝔰 …

minhyuk twink death 2.0 🪦 pic.twitter.com/3D5WJmBA3R

— 🌜🌿🪬kami 🪬🌿🌛✨✨✨ (@kamibebe11) September 9, 2024

ARE YOU TELLING ME THIS IS THE GUY THAT DID BREATHING AS EXERCISE??
MINHYUK 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/fUbazhz0vn

— H¹ • 채부기 ෆ (@wonniecoenffl) September 9, 2024

Can you believe it’s the same Minhyuk?!