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Seventeen is currently navigating a period of military service for its members, with recent updates focusing on both ongoing enlistments and unexpected developments. A significant recent event causing concern among fans is the news regarding Hoshi, who is currently serving in the military. This comes as other members like Dokyeom and Mingyu have recently begun their service, and Seungkwan and Dino are preparing for their upcoming enlistment.
Hoshi, serving as an active-duty soldier, sustained a complete anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in his knee during practice for a military performance team. This injury requires surgery and rehabilitation, preventing him from participating in a planned Taekwondo demonstration and a Ground Forces Festival stage with Woozi, despite having only about six months left until his scheduled discharge. As of late September 2026, six Seventeen members are serving: Wonwoo (social service), Woozi (active duty), Hoshi (active duty), Vernon (alternative service), Dokyeom (active duty, enlisted Sep 8), and Mingyu (social service, started Sep 10). Jeonghan completed his social service in June 2026. Seungkwan and Dino are scheduled to enlist together as army military band members on October 26. Foreign members Joshua, Jun, and The8 are exempt from Korean military service, and S.Coups received a Grade 5 wartime labor service classification due to a past ACL injury.
Local bloggers highlight that the staggered nature of Seventeen's military service means not all 13 members will serve simultaneously or in the same capacity, allowing for unit and individual activities to continue. Fans are advised by Pledis Entertainment to refrain from visiting enlistment sites and instead offer support through platforms like Weverse. Hoshi himself expressed regret over his injury preventing him from performing and asked fans to support his colleagues, demonstrating a focus on his team and fans even amidst his personal setback. The unexpected nature of Hoshi's injury during his service has particularly resonated with fans, drawing widespread concern and wishes for his swift recovery.
