PLEDIS Announces Military Enlistment for Remaining SEVENTEEN Members

The announcement comes shortly after a similar notice for members Vernon × Artist bio Vernon Real name: Hansol Vernon ChwePosition: Main RapperNationality: Korean-AmericanBirthday: 1998-02-18Birthplace: New York, USA Main rapper of SEVENTEEN. Vernon is laid-back, introspective, and artistic, with a unique perspective influenced by his multicultural background. Tap again to view profile → Close and 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 big, contagious laugh. Tap again to view profile → Close , whose enlistment periods will begin on August 20th and September 8th respectively. PLEDIS went on to ask fans to refrain from attending the enlistment ceremony site, stating, "there will be no official event on the day [the members'] service begins, or on the day [they] subsequently report to the training center."

All male South Korean citizens must complete mandatory military service between the ages of 18 and 28, typically for a period spanning between 18 and 21 months, with some exceptions or exemptions. But fortunately for fans, activites for members and units within 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 continue. Over the course of the group's enlistment era, staggered timing and exempt members have taken care to continue producing art for fans to enjoy. Among such releases are duo projects such as V8, the first unit album by members Vernon × Artist bio Vernon Real name: Hansol Vernon ChwePosition: Main RapperNationality: Korean-AmericanBirthday: 1998-02-18Birthplace: New York, USA Main rapper of SEVENTEEN. Vernon is laid-back, introspective, and artistic, with a unique perspective influenced by his multicultural background. Tap again to view profile → Close and The8 × Artist bio The8 Real name: Xu Minghao (徐明浩)Position: Lead Dancer, Sub VocalistNationality: ChineseBirthday: 1997-11-07Birthplace: Haicheng, Liaoning, China Lead dancer of SEVENTEEN. The8 is calm, artistic, and philosophical, with a strong interest in personal growth and creativity. Tap again to view profile → Close . They have even continued to tour, celebrating the group's ten-year anniversary with the [NEW_] World Tour in 2025 and 2026, despite limited member participation due to their differing military obligations.

At the time of writing, 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 members Wonwoo × Artist bio Wonwoo Real name: Jeon Won-wooPosition: Lead RapperNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1996-07-17Birthplace: Changwon, South Korea Lead rapper of SEVENTEEN. Wonwoo is introverted, thoughtful, and observant, with a quiet charisma and deep voice. Tap again to view profile → Close , Hoshi × Artist bio Hoshi Real name: Kwon Soon-youngPosition: Performance Team Leader, Main Dancer, Lead VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1996-06-15Birthplace: Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Performance team leader of SEVENTEEN. Hoshi is high-energy, passionate, and a bit chaotic. Despite his outgoing personality, he is deeply serious about choreography and performance. Tap again to view profile → Close , and 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 are actively enlisted. 30-year-old Jeonghan × Artist bio Jeonghan Real name: Yoon Jeong-hanPosition: Lead VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1995-10-04Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea Lead vocalist of SEVENTEEN. Jeonghan is clever, calm, and playful. He teases his fellow SEVENTEEN members often. Tap again to view profile → Close is the first member of the group to have completed his service and was discharged on June 25th, 2026. Today's Weverse announcement marks the final members of the group to go, and their anticipated discharge dates slate the expected return of full group activities for mid-2028.