SEVENTEEN Members' Military Service and Continued Group Activities

SEVENTEEN is navigating a period of staggered military enlistments for its Korean members, with the agency Pledis Entertainment aiming to minimize the group's hiatus. This strategic approach, coupled with their successful second full-member re-contract, ensures the continuation of their 13-member structure, keeping the group a prominent topic among fans and the public.

Recent announcements from Pledis Entertainment confirmed the enlistment of Seungkwan, Dino, and Mingyu for later in the year. Seungkwan and Dino are slated to join the Army Military Band, while Mingyu will fulfill his duty as a public service worker. These follow earlier enlistments in July by Dokyeom, who joined as an active-duty soldier, and Vernon, serving as a public service worker due to chronic asthma. Other members like Jeonghan completed his service in June, while Hoshi and Woozi are currently serving in the army, with Hoshi in the Taekwondo Demonstration Team and Woozi as an assistant instructor. Wonwoo is serving as a public service worker due to severe myopia, and S.Coups received a military exemption following an ACL injury.

Local bloggers emphasize that SEVENTEEN's strong team identity and distinct individual member roles contribute to their sustained appeal, despite having a large number of members. The group's achievement of successfully re-contracting all 13 members twice, even amidst military service, is noted as a testament to their cohesion and ongoing popularity. The group also has upcoming activities, including a world tour encore and fan meeting scheduled for April and June 2026.