SEVENTEEN’s Woozi begins mandatory military service, Hoshi to enlist next day

SEVENTEEN members Woozi and Hoshi

K-pop band SEVENTEEN member Woozi is set to start his mandatory military service in September. He will join the Army recruit training center on September 15.

Woozi will undergo basic training before being assigned to his unit to serve as an active-duty soldier. He will be joined by Hoshi, who enlists the next day, on September 16, as an active-duty soldier.

Woozi and Hoshi had announced their military enlistment in March during a fan meet event to mark the band’s 10th anniversary.

Woozi was recently seen on September 14 at SEVENTEEN’s world tour performance at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium. Fans noticed that he showed up with a freshly shaved head just a few days before enlistment.

While Jeonghan and Wonwoo, who are currently on alternative duty, were in the audience, Hoshi, who is also getting ready for enlistment. Following the performance, all nine members reunited for pictures.

Following the concert, Woozi shared a message to his fans. He said, “It was my first time watching the members and CARATs smile to my music from outside the stage, and it made me very happy. I’ll take that strength with me as I enlist. I’ll serve well and return in good health.”

Woozi is the third member of the band to fulfil military service. Previously, Jeonghan started his alternative service as a public service worker in September 2023. Wonwoo followed the lead and started alternative service this April.

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Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN will continue their world tour, playing at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong from September 27 to 28. In October, they will travel to North America, stopping in Tacoma, Los Angeles, Austin, Sunrise, and Washington, D.C. During four dome concerts in Japan in November and December, the group will also interact with fans.

SEVENTEEN, who debuted in May 2015 with the EP 17 Carat, is set to mark their 10th anniversary on May 16, 2025. Shortly after this milestone, Hoshi and Woozi will enlist, following Wonwoo, who is scheduled to begin his service on April 3, 2025.