Former ATBO Member Jeong Seunghwan Goes Viral at 2026 Ground Forces Festival

Born in 2004, Seunghwan entered his mandatory military service relatively early, but his time away from the entertainment industry may not be the end of his career. With Seunghwan currently majoring in Theater and Film at Chung-Ang University, fans are already speculating that acting could be his next chapter. Following his appearance at the 2026 Ground Forces Festival, many fans have also been praising his current look and visuals, with some suggesting that his mature military-era appearance would suit a future acting role.

As clips from the 2026 Ground Forces Festival continued to circulate online, Seunghwan’s Instagram following reportedly skyrocketed from around 30,000 to more than 180,000 followers, highlighting the sudden surge of interest in the former ATBO member.

During the festival, Seunghwan shared the stage with several established K-pop artists, including BAEKHO of NU’EST, iKON’s DK × Artist bio DK Real name: Lee Seok-minPosition: Main VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1997-02-18Birthplace: Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Main vocalist of SEVENTEEN. DK is bright, loud, and emotional, known for his powerful vocals and contagious laughter. Tap again to view profile → Close , MONSTA X × About group MONSTA X MONSTA X is a South Korean boy group formed through the survival show No.Mercy under Starship Entertainment. They debuted May 14, 2015, with their first mini album, TRESPASS and are known for powerful performances, strong rap and vocal lines, and a global fanbase. The group is currently active with Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney, and I.M. Former member includes solo artist, Wonho. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s I.M × Artist bio I.M Real name: Im Chang-kyunPosition: RapperNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1996-01-26Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea I.M is a rapper of MONSTA X known for a deep tone, modern style, and understated stage presence. He has contributed creatively to the group’s music and released solo work that highlights a more personal, genre-blending approach. Tap again to view profile → Close , SEVENTEEN × About group SEVENTEEN SEVENTEEN is a self-producing boy group with 13 members, divided into the 3 main sub-units, hip-hop, vocal, and performance, to form 1 team. They are known for intricate choreography, impressive synchronisation and sophisticated song writing. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s WOOZI × Artist bio Woozi Real name: Lee Ji-hoonPosition: Vocal Team Leader, Lead Vocalist, ProducerNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1996-11-22Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Producer and vocal team leader of SEVENTEEN. Woozi is focused, perfectionist, and dedicated to music production, with a shy but caring side. Tap again to view profile → Close , and Kang Daniel × Artist bio Kang Daniel Real name: Kang Eui-geonPosition: Soloist, Singer, Dancer, Actor, MCNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1996-12-10Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Kang Daniel is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and MC who first gained widespread recognition as a member of Wanna One. Kang Daniel is known for a friendly, relaxed, and approachable public personality. In his professional work, he has also shown a serious and detail-oriented approach to music, performance, and career development. Tap again to view profile → Close , with fans taking notice of his interactions with his fellow performers. He showcased his performance skills through stages featuring “It’s Me,” “Love Killa,” “Passion,” and “Bad,” while a clip of him dancing to ILLIT’s “It’s Me” quickly went viral. Seunghwan also appeared alongside Kang Daniel for an Instagram challenge, further adding to the buzz surrounding his festival appearance.

The sudden attention has also brought renewed interest to Seunghwan’s journey since his ATBO days. From competing on survival shows and performing on stage to pursuing his studies in theater and film, his career has already taken several different paths, leaving fans curious about what he may pursue once he completes his military service.