Kang-in of Super Junior completed his mandatory military service and was released from the military's 56th division on the morning of April 16th in Namyang-ju of Gyeonggi Province. After his completion ceremony, Kang-in stepped out where his fellow group members were waiting to welcome him with open arms. Kang-in shared with the press that day saying his time in the military was very meaningful and that he learned how precious the simple things that he used to take for granted were. Despite his release, plans for his return to entertainment have not been confirmed.