SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan Becomes First Member to Complete Mandatory Military Service
- Ikmal Fahmi
- 18 hours ago
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EOUL — Jeonghan has officially become the first member of the K-pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN to complete his mandatory military service, marking a historic milestone for both the group and their global fandom, Carats.
Jeonghan was formally discharged on Thursday, June 25, 2026, after successfully completing his duties as a social service agent. He originally enlisted on September 26, 2024, stepping away from public promotions to fulfill his civic requirements due to health considerations that exempted him from active combat duty.
His return signals the beginning of a brand-new era for the 13-member group, which is currently navigating a multi-year period of staggered military enlistments. While Jeonghan’s discharge brings a celebrated reunion one step closer, several other members are currently away or preparing to depart:
Wonwoo is currently fulfilling his mandatory requirements as a social service agent.
Hoshi and Woozi are actively serving on active duty in the military.
Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino are expected to begin their enlistment processes in the coming months.
Despite the rolling hiatuses of individual members, SEVENTEEN’s agency, PLEDIS Entertainment, has maintained that the group will continue to promote robustly. The band plans to focus on sub-unit projects, solo endeavors, and flexible group activities featuring whichever members are available at the time.
Just before the group's ranks began to thin due to military obligations, all 13 members managed to unite for a historic 10th annual "Carat Land" fan meeting at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium. The massive event served as a sentimental send-off and a promise to fans that SEVENTEEN would return in full force.
With Jeonghan officially back in the civilian world, industry insiders and fans alike are eagerly awaiting announcements regarding his upcoming solo activities and potential sub-unit promotions.
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Source: The Korea Herald
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