SEVENTEEN's Jeonghan shares military enlistment date, fans wish for his safe return

SEVENTEEN's Jeonghan will soon enlist in the South Korean Army for his mandatory military service. Jeonghan will be leaving at the end of September, his agency, Pledis Entertainment, announced on Thursday. Fans, albeit disheartened, have been wishing the K-pop star a safe service and return.

The music label wrote, “We wish to share the news of Jeonghan's upcoming enlistment in the military, scheduled for September 26, 2024. As announced before, he will not be able to participate in the promotional activities for SEVENTEEN's 12th mini album and the world tour. However, he will appear in various pre-recorded content.”

They added, “There will be no official event on the day of his enlistment, and we kindly request that you refrain from visiting the site of his military service. Please send your heartfelt messages of support for Jeonghan through Weverse.”

Requesting fans, the agency concluded, “We ask for your continued love and support for the artist. Kindly send your best wishes for his safe and healthy return. We will also remain committed to providing Jeonghan with all the necessary support during this time.”

SEVENTEEN set the stage of Lollapalooza Berlin Stage 2024 on fire on September 8. The boy band took centre stage, becoming the first K-pop group to headline the German edition of the festival.

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