SEVENTEEN singer Jeonghan is set to enlist in the military on September 26, as confirmed by an announcement from the group's agency, Pledis Entertainment. This news comes via a statement shared on the fan community platform Weverse on September 12, marking Jeonghan as the first member of SEVENTEEN to fulfill his mandatory military service.
Due to his impending enlistment, Jeonghan will not take part in the promotional activities for SEVENTEEN's upcoming mini-album or the 2024 'Right Here' world tour. However, he will still appear in several pre-recorded segments that have been scheduled prior to his departure, according to Pledis Entertainment's announcement. The agency has also advised fans against visiting the site of his enlistment and requested their ongoing support for the artist.
The announcement of Jeonghan’s enlistment coincided with SEVENTEEN winning the Best Group award at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) held in New York. This recognition underscores the group's prominence in the K-pop industry. Furthermore, Jeonghan’s recent performance at Lollapalooza Berlin marked a significant highlight as it was his last live show before enlisting. In an interview prior to the festival, he expressed enthusiasm about creating lasting memories for fans, affectionately referred to as Carats.
For ongoing updates on SEVENTEEN and details about Jeonghan's enlistment, fans can visit NME. Additionally, the complete list of winners from the 2024 MTV VMAs can be found here.