SEVENTEEN's Jeonghan Completes Military Service as Other Members Enlist

The topic of K-pop group SEVENTEEN's military service is a significant point of discussion among fans and the public in Korea. With members progressively fulfilling their mandatory duties, there is keen interest in how the group's activities will be managed and when a full reunion can be expected. This staggered enlistment process is common for idol groups to maintain group continuity.

Jeonghan was the first SEVENTEEN member to complete his military service, having served as a social service agent from September 26, 2024, and being discharged on June 25, 2026. As of September 13, 2026, six members (Wonwoo, Woozi, Hoshi, Vernon, Dokyeom, Mingyu) are currently serving. Dokyeom enlisted on September 8, 2026, and Vernon on August 20, 2026. Mingyu also began his alternative service on September 10, 2026. Joshua, Jun, and The8 are exempt due to foreign nationality, and S.Coups received a Grade 5 wartime labor service exemption due to a knee injury.

Local bloggers express a mix of sadness at temporary goodbyes and anticipation for future comebacks. They note that while members serve, the group continues to engage fans through pre-recorded content like "Going SEVENTEEN" and unit activities, such as Jeonghan and Joshua's unit expected in October. Fans are learning to navigate the "military hiatus" by focusing on daily life, knowing that the joy of a member's return is immense. The general sentiment is one of waiting for the full group's return, anticipated around late 2028.