On February 22, NU'EST's label Pledis Entertainment spoke up to address earlier reports that Minhyun would be making his musical debut soon. 

Various media reports claimed earlier that Minhyun has been cast in upcoming musical 'Marie Antoinette' as the character Axel von Fersen the Younger. Pledis responded, "He has received an offer for the musical, but is still in the consideration stages, and his casting is not yet confirmed." 

The musical will show from August 24 through November 17 in Seoul.