SEVENTEEN's Dokyeom Enlists, Reveals Unexpected Baseball Skills and Future Content Plans

SEVENTEEN's Dokyeom recently began his military service, yet he remains a topic of discussion due to unexpected revelations. Despite his enlistment, pre-prepared content is being released, notably highlighting his previously unknown baseball skills. This has generated significant interest among fans and the public.

Dokyeom officially enlisted as an active-duty soldier on September 8, 2026, with his discharge scheduled for March 7, 2028. Before his enlistment, he revealed in a released content piece that he was a 4-hal hitter in an amateur baseball league and had achieved a 100 km/h pitch during a ceremonial first pitch. He is the sixth SEVENTEEN member to fulfill military duties, following Wonwoo, Woozi, Hoshi, and Vernon (who began on August 20, 2026). Mingyu also started his service on September 10, 2026. Jeonghan completed his service on June 25, 2026, while Joshua, Jun, and The8 are foreign nationals exempt from Korean military service. S.Coups received a Grade 5 exemption due to a knee injury. Seungkwan and Dino are slated to enlist on October 26.

Local bloggers expressed surprise at Dokyeom's serious baseball talent, noting it went beyond a casual hobby. His pre-enlistment live broadcast, where he showed his shaved head and became emotional, resonated deeply with fans, despite his efforts to maintain a light atmosphere. The continuous release of pre-recorded content during his service is seen as a welcome measure by his agency, helping fans navigate his temporary absence.