SEVENTEEN's Mingyu Begins Public Service, Other Members Enlist for Military Duty

SEVENTEEN members are beginning their mandatory military service, marking a significant period of military hiatus for the group. Mingyu is set to commence his alternative service as a social service worker, while Seungkwan and Dino will enlist together as military band members. This staggered enlistment schedule has garnered considerable attention from fans, who are expressing both regret for the temporary separation and support for the members' fulfillment of their national duties.

Mingyu will begin his social service duty on September 10, 2026, with his service expected to conclude on June 8, 2028. Seungkwan and Dino are scheduled for joint enlistment as military band members on October 26, 2026, and are anticipated to complete their service by April 25, 2028. The agency, Pledis Entertainment, has requested fans to avoid visiting the enlistment sites or Mingyu's service workplace to respect the privacy of all individuals involved. Other members like Vernon and Dokyeom are also enlisting, while Wonwoo, Hoshi, and Woozi are expected to be discharged in early 2027.

Local bloggers highlight that while the military hiatus will be a period of waiting for fans, the members' commitment to fulfilling their duties is commendable. The joint enlistment of Seungkwan and Dino is seen as a small comfort, allowing them to rely on each other. Fans are encouraged to respect the agency's requests for private enlistments and to look forward to the group's full reunion in the summer of 2028, especially following the re-signing of all 13 members' contracts.