SEVENTEEN's Dokyeom (Lee Seokmin) Begins Military Service, Reveals Short Haircut

SEVENTEEN member Dokyeom (DK), whose real name is Lee Seokmin, began his active-duty military service on September 8, 2026. This news has garnered significant attention, particularly as he revealed his short, military-ready haircut, making his enlistment more tangible for fans. His agency, Pledis Entertainment, announced that no separate official event would be held, requesting fans to refrain from visiting the training center to ensure safety for all recruits and their families.

Dokyeom, born Lee Seokmin on February 18, 1997, is the main vocalist of SEVENTEEN, which debuted in 2015. He is also active in the unit BSS and recently in DxS. His profile includes being 179cm tall and a graduate of Seoul Performing Arts High School. The agency had officially announced his enlistment in July, confirming he would fulfill his pre-enlistment schedules. On September 7, he personally shared photos of his new short hairstyle on social media, along with a message to fans stating, "I'll be back healthy."

Local bloggers note that Dokyeom's enlistment is part of SEVENTEEN members' sequential fulfillment of military duties, with Vernon having enlisted in August and Jeonghan having completed his service. While this staggered enlistment naturally impacts full-group activities, SEVENTEEN's overall group activities are not expected to cease, especially since all members renewed their contracts with Pledis Entertainment, affirming their commitment to future group endeavors. Fans are encouraged to support Dokyeom's healthy service from their respective places.