SHINee's Minho revealed he gave up his end-of-service leave to participate in homeland defense training.

On the 10th, Minho appeared on the YouTube channel "Gym Jong-kook" while promoting his first solo album, 'Call Back'.

During the interview, Minho shared his current workout routine, saying, "I often do two workout sessions a day. I do machine-based training and conditioning exercises, functional workouts, and even CrossFit-like sessions. On free days, I sometimes work out three times. I've recently added ballet and Pilates for flexibility, thinking it's best to start now since I'm not naturally flexible."

Host Ma Seon-ho added, "Minho won first place in a pull-up contest in the Marines and also took top spots in running, shooting, and bayonet exercises. But is it true you gave up your final leave to join the homeland defense training?"

Minho confirmed, "Yes, it's true. I participated in homeland defense training in 2019, and it was an amazing experience. It happened when I was a private, and I have really fond memories of it." He explained, "It was during the COVID season, so instead of taking my final 20-day leave, I chose to participate in the training. I figured I would spend those days working out anyway, so I might as well use that time to train and create more memories with my comrades before officially leaving."