These 2 SEVENTEEN Members Enlisted For Military: Complete Military Enlistment Status

Military service has become the biggest shift in SEVENTEEN’s journey. Several members have already enlisted. Others are getting closer to their turn. The group has stayed open about their plans, which has eased some fans’ worries.

Members Currently Enlisted

Jeonghan

• Enlistment Date: September 26, 2024

• Service Type: Social service agent (alternative service)

• Discharge Date: March 25, 2026

• Reason for Alternative Service: Health concerns, likely due to the ankle surgery he underwent

Wonwoo

• Enlistment Date: April 3, 2025

• Service Type: Alternative/social service

• Status: Completed basic military training and currently serving as a public service officer

• Reason for Alternative Service: Health-related (eyesight conditions mentioned in sources)

Woozi

• Enlistment Date: September 15, 2025

• Service Type: Active duty soldier in the Army

• Final Activities: Attended SEVENTEEN’s world tour performance at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium on September 14 with a freshly shaved head

Hoshi

• Enlistment Date: September 16, 2025

• Service Type: Active duty soldier

• Notable: First SEVENTEEN members (with Woozi) to serve active duty, as previous members served alternative service

Members Exempt from Military Service

S.Coups (Leader)

• Status: Permanently exempted due to Grade 5 classification

• Reason: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery and anterolateral ligament reconstruction surgery on his left knee following a rupture in August 2023

• Exemption Details: Grade 5 classification means he’s exempt from active duty during peacetime but may be called for civilian support roles during wartime

Joshua

• Status: Not required to enlist

• Reason: U.S. citizen by birthright, born and raised in Los Angeles, California

Jun

• Status: Not required to enlist

• Reason: Chinese citizen

The8

• Status: Not required to enlist

• Reason: Chinese citizen

Members Who Will Enlist in the Future

Vernon

• Citizenship Status: Dual citizen of South Korea and the U.S.

• Military Obligation: Must enlist despite dual citizenship

• Expected Timeline: 2026-2027 (born 1998)

• Note: To retain dual citizenship, he must complete mandatory military service

DK (Dokyeom)

• Expected Enlistment: 2026 (born 1997)

• Current Status: Has not yet turned 28, so has more time before mandatory service

Mingyu

• Expected Enlistment: 2026 (born 1997)

• Recent Update: He commented “Not yet” on a fan’s Instagram video about his enlistment, indicating he doesn’t plan to enlist immediately

• Current Status: Part of the ’97-liner group with DK

Seungkwan

• Expected Enlistment: 2027 (born 1998)

• Current Status: Still has ample time before mandatory enlistment

Dino

• Expected Enlistment: 2027-2028 (born February 11, 1999)

• Current Status: Youngest member of the group, has the most time before enlistment

Group’s Strategy During Military Service

SEVENTEEN has developed a comprehensive plan to maintain group activities during the enlistment period:

• Solo Activities: Members are releasing individual music to showcase their unique talents before and during enlistment

• Pre-recorded Content: Enlisted members continue connecting with fans through pre-recorded materials

• Remaining Members: S.Coups and the three foreign members (Joshua, Jun, The8) plan to “stick together and create something remarkable” during this period

• Long-term Vision: The group views this as “an extended preparation period for the next album, which will be even better and greater”

Timeline Summary

2024: Jeonghan enlisted (September 26)
2025: Wonwoo enlisted (April 3), Woozi enlisted (September 15), Hoshi enlisted (September 16)
2026: DK and Mingyu expected to enlist
2027: Vernon and Seungkwan expected to enlist
2027-2028: Dino (youngest) expected to enlist

The group has assured fans that these enlistments will not slow down or disband SEVENTEEN, with leader S.Coups stating, “We are ready to reinvent ourselves”. All nine eligible Korean members must complete their service before age 30, following South Korean military regulations.

The group is not treating this as a pause. They have planned around it for years. Many members are working on solo music. This gives them a chance to show different sides of themselves while serving. Some have also filmed content in advance. These videos will keep releasing during their enlistments to stay connected with fans.

S.Coups, Joshua, Jun, and The8 will carry the main activities during this period. They have shared that they want to “stick together and create something remarkable” while the others are away. The group views this phase as a long-term build-up for their next album. They want it to be their strongest yet.

Even with multiple members gone, SEVENTEEN is staying active. The group has never shown signs of slowing down. They remain committed to their team and their fans.

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