SEVENTEEN members Hoshi and Woozi are set to begin their mandatory military service in September 2025. Their agency, Pledis Entertainment, confirmed the enlistment dates, with Woozi entering first on September 15 and Hoshi following on September 16.
The two idols will hold their final activities before enlistment, including a fan concert and a video call event. They will not participate in group promotions during their service but will stay connected with fans through pre-recorded content.
Hoshi And Woozi’s Final Activities Before Enlistment
Before starting military service, Hoshi and Woozi will hold the “HOSHI X WOOZI FAN CONCERT [WARNING]” across multiple cities. The tour begins in Seoul from July 11-13, followed by stops in Busan, Taipei, Japan, and Gwangju. The final concert in Gwangju on August 23-24 will be their last stage before enlistment.
They will also participate in a video call fan signing event for their fifth studio album, SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN. Pledis Entertainment stated that while they will be absent from group activities, fans can expect pre-prepared content.
“We kindly ask fans to refrain from visiting the military training center. Please send your messages of support through Weverse instead.” – Pledis Entertainment
SEVENTEEN’s Military Enlistment Timeline
Hoshi and Woozi are the third and fourth members of SEVENTEEN to enlist. Jeonghan began his service on September 26, 2024, and Wonwoo enlisted on April 3, 2025.
Among the remaining members:
- DK and Mingyu (born 1997) must enlist by 2027.
- Seungkwan and Vernon (born 1998) must enlist by 2028.
- Dino (born 1999) must enlist by 2029.
Four members are exempt:
- S.Coups (due to a knee injury).
- Joshua (U.S. citizen).
- Jun and The8 (Chinese citizens).
Fan Reactions To The Enlistment News
Fans, known as CARATs, expressed mixed emotions online. Many shared supportive messages while others struggled with the idea of temporary goodbyes.
“They’re slowly leaving… we lost Jeonghan last year and now Wonwoo, Woozi, and Hoshi this year.” – Fan on X
“Free them from the Korean military service—they have served enough already.” – Another fan reaction
“This is the exact moment when I realized that everything is getting so real.” – Netizen comment
What’s Next For SEVENTEEN?
While Hoshi and Woozi serve, the group will continue with remaining members. Leader S.Coups previously mentioned that the exempt members plan to stay active.
“This can be a great opportunity for the members who are still remaining. We can stick together and make something great for the fans.” – S.Coups
SEVENTEEN recently celebrated their 10th anniversary in May 2025 with their album HAPPY BURSTDAY. The group has also been preparing for their “RIGHT HERE” world tour, though some dates will proceed without enlisted members.
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Credits: Pledis Entertainment
