SEVENTEEN members currently fulfilling their military duties are generating buzz with unexpected news. Dokyeom surprised fans by revealing his impressive baseball skills, while Hoshi shared unfortunate news about a significant knee injury sustained during training. These updates highlight the diverse experiences and challenges faced by idols during their mandatory service.
Dokyeom, who enlisted on September 8th, unveiled his past as a 4-hal hitter in an amateur baseball league and a 100km/h pitcher in pre-recorded content released on September 25th. This revelation, particularly in the "Jipdaeseong" content, showcased a hidden talent many fans were unaware of. Meanwhile, Hoshi, who enlisted last September and served in the Army Taekwondo Demonstration Team, announced on Weverse on September 12th that he suffered a complete rupture of his anterior cruciate ligament during practice for a Ground Forces performance. This injury prevents him from participating in upcoming Taekwondo Demonstration Team events and the Ground Forces Festival.
Local bloggers expressed surprise at Dokyeom's unexpected athletic prowess, noting his dedication to baseball alongside his idol career. Regarding Hoshi, there was widespread sympathy and concern for his severe injury, especially given his passion for performing. Bloggers highlighted Hoshi's thoughtful message to fans, where he expressed regret for missing performances but also asked for support for his teammates, including Woozi, demonstrating his strong commitment to his group and colleagues even in difficult circumstances.
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