SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi and Woozi Announce Military Enlistment Plans
On March 21, during the final day of their fan meeting concert CARATLAND 2025 at the Incheon Munhak Main Stadium, Hoshi from SEVENTEEN shared significant news with fans. Alongside Woozi, he announced their upcoming military enlistment schedules, marking a poignant moment for both the members and their devoted fans.
Hoshi disclosed that he and Woozi plan to commence their military service in the latter half of 2025. Notably, they intend to remain with their fellow members to celebrate the group’s upcoming 10-year anniversary before their enlistment, highlighting their commitment to SEVENTEEN’s legacy.
During his heartfelt address, Hoshi expressed his hope for the unwavering support of CARATs during this transitional period. He reflected on the importance of their time together, stating:
“Woozi and I have received our military enlistment schedules. We’re planning to enlist in the second half of the year, so we’ll be able to spend the 10th anniversary together and make some fun memories before we go. I’ve never said this before, but I’m really grateful to S.Coups for keeping all 13 of us together since we were young.”
Continuing his emotional address, he emphasized the significance of every performance at this juncture:
“Maybe because it’s time to enlist, every performance feels even more precious. It’s not like we’re disappearing—we’ll continue to work hard even after we return. People say nothing lasts forever, but SEVENTEEN is going to take on that challenge. We’ll need your support to do it.”
This emotional revelation left SEVENTEEN’s leader, S.Coups, in tears, with the rest of the group also visibly moved. Many fans were struck by the realization that the group would soon experience changes due to military enlistment, particularly with Wonwoo also set to enlist on April 3. Social media was abuzz with sentiments echoing the fans’ sorrow over the members’ upcoming departures. One user poignantly tweeted:
“They’re slowly leaving”
“We lost Jeonghan last year and now we are losing Wonwoo, Woozi, and Hoshi this year to the military system,”said a fan on X.
“Free them from the Korean military service; they have served enough already,”added another fan.
“This is the exact moment when I realized that everything is getting so real,”commented a netizen.
The Impact of Military Service on SEVENTEEN
As discussions intensified online about the impending enlistments, fans showcased their conflicted feelings. Social media reactions highlighted a sense of inevitability while expressing deep affection for the group:
“”Seventeen” and “enlisting soon” in the same sentence; everything’s fine, everything’s fine,”stated a fan
“I don’t know if I’ll ever be ready for any of their enlistments,”added an X user.
“At this point, put them all qualified members in rn; I can’t cry seven more times,”said a netizen.
“Why do I have to face this phase all over again?”commented another X user.
Insights on SEVENTEEN’s Journey
SEVENTEEN is a prominent K-pop group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2015, composed of 13 members: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino. They are known for their unique subunit structure, including Performance, Vocal, and Hip-Hop units. Hoshi and Woozi are part of the group’s dynamic Performance unit.
Hoshi made his solo debut in April 2021 with the single “Spider”and joined the subunit BSS, alongside Seungkwan and DK, debuting in February 2023. Woozi, a sought-after songwriter and producer, released his mixtape “Ruby”in January 2022 and has contributed tracks for other K-pop artists.
Their latest collaboration, a subunit named BEAM, debuted its first single album in March 2025, further enriching SEVENTEEN’s artistic repertoire. Following these recent activities, the group prepares for the upcoming enlistment while celebrating a decade of shared achievements.