On March 20, 2025, SEVENTEEN’s Wonwoo confirmed that his participation in the 9th fan meeting would mark his last public engagement before he enlists in the military. This fan meeting, part of the SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND series, took place at the Incheon Munhak Main Stadium in South Korea.
PLEDIS Entertainment has announced that Wonwoo’s military service will begin on April 3, 2025. In addition to delivering energetic performances with his fellow group members, he moved fans with the release of his unit track titled “Leftover.”He also hinted at two subsequent song releases planned for after his military service.
“While I’m gone, there will be two new songs released, and right before I go, I prepared a cover song as a tribute to my late mother. I’ll continue to share new music with you; let’s start with ‘Leftover’ now,” he remarked before performing “Leftover.”
During his heartfelt final address, Wonwoo expressed deep appreciation for the unwavering support from fans.
“CARAT LAND is officially my last schedule; while there will still be more filming and live interactions, I promise to go and return well, thanks to your support. I have nothing more to say other than thank you so much, and I love you,” he declared.
The emotional atmosphere was palpable as fans took to social media platforms, particularly X, to bid farewell to the beloved idol.
“Wonwoo prepared a touching song for his late mother before his military enlistment; I’m genuinely in tears,”a fan shared.
“It fills my heart with joy that Wonwoo got to perform ‘world’ and ‘candy’—two of his favorites—during one of his final performances. I will miss him so much,”another fan expressed.
“My Wonwoo: (He is one of the kindest and most tender-hearted idols, and I adore him so much,”remarked one user.
Fans were particularly touched by the announcement of a cover song dedicated to Wonwoo’s late mother, which amplified the emotions felt at the event.
“I can only imagine how proud his mother is of him and how she must be smiling from above. You’re doing wonderfully, Wonwoo,”wrote one netizen.
“Wonwoo said he has prepared two songs for us, one being for his mother. How do I stay composed with my mom beside me watching this?”another fan noted.
“Witnessing Wonwoo perform ‘Leftover’ truly felt like a gift. He mentioned he has two more songs planned for release after his enlistment and even a cover for his mother’s remembrance,”another fan shared.
SEVENTEEN’s dedicated fans have clearly expressed how much they will miss Wonwoo during his service period.
“I wish they could take any of my mutual friends instead of him,”lamented one user.
“Our heartfelt wish is for him to return safe; I can’t bear the thought of being separated from him,”wrote another fan.
“I will miss him immensely; he has the incredible ability to brighten my day with what he shares on Weverse and during live sessions,”another fan expressed.
Insights on SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND and Wonwoo’s Upcoming Military Service
During the first day of CARAT LAND 2025, SEVENTEEN members, including S.Coups, Joshua, Jun, Woozi, Hoshi, Wonwoo, THE8, Mingyu, DK, Vernon, Seungkwan, and Dino, came together to showcase their talent, while Jeonghan was temporarily absent for his alternative social service duties.
The evening was filled with nostalgia as the group performed popular tracks such as “Mansae,””_world,”and “1 to 13.”Additionally, the BSS unit delighted fans with their rendition of “CBZ (Prime Time),”while HxW delivered an impressive performance of “96ers.”Notably, Wonwoo presented his solo song, “Leftover.”
This fan meeting solidified Wonwoo’s final official duties before his military enlistment on Thursday, April 3, 2025. While details about his service role remain limited, the agency has confirmed he will be following a similar path as Jeonghan in serving through alternative means.
In addition to his preparations for enlistment, Wonwoo is set to appear on the upcoming variety show “Nana Inn,”produced by Na PD. Filming for the show has already been completed, and it is anticipated to air around SEVENTEEN’s 10th debut anniversary in May.
Looking ahead, the second day of the SEVENTEEN CARAT LAND event is scheduled for Friday, March 21, 2025, at 6:30 PM KST at the Incheon Munhak Main Stadium.