SEVENTEEN's Dino and Seungkwan to Enlist Together as Military Band Members in October

SEVENTEEN's Dino is preparing for his mandatory military service, a key event in the group's ongoing military hiatus that has garnered significant attention from fans and the public. This period sees multiple members fulfilling their duties, leading to discussions about the group's temporary activities.

Dino is scheduled to enlist on October 26 as an Army military band member, joining Seungkwan on the same day. Other members have already begun their service, with Vernon starting alternative service on August 20, Dokyeom enlisting as an active-duty soldier on September 8, and Mingyu beginning social service on September 10. Jeonghan completed his social service in June 2026, while Joshua, Jun, and The8 are exempt due to foreign nationality, and S.Coups received a Grade 5 exemption for a knee injury.

Local bloggers highlight Pledis Entertainment's request for fans to avoid visiting enlistment sites, encouraging support through platforms like Weverse instead. The agency also assured fans that pre-prepared content would be released to maintain connection during the members' service, reflecting the thoughtful approach to this temporary separation.