K-pop group Seventeen's Hoshi, Woozi to start military service in September
Seventeen's Hoshi and Woozi (X)
K-pop boy band Seventeen members Hoshi and Woozi will start their mandatory military service in September.
Pledis Entertainment, Seventeen’s agency, announced on July 8 that Woozi will enlist as an active duty soldier on Sept. 15 followed by Hoshi on Sept. 16.
“Seventeen members Hoshi and Woozi will be starting their mandatory military service starting this September. Woozi is set to enlist for active duty on September 15, with Hoshi to follow on September 16,” the agency said.
It added, “They are scheduled to participate in the ‘Hoshi X Woozi Fan Concert [Warning]’ and the Seventeen 5th Studio Album Yizhiyu video call fan signing as their last official activities before enlistment.”
Pledis Entertainment said, “Following the start of their military service, they will not be able to participate in Seventeen’s group activities. However, they will continue to stay connected with CARAT through a variety of pre-recorded content.”
“As numerous enlistees and their families will be present at the enlistment ceremony, we respectfully request that you refrain from visiting the site in person. Please send your heartfelt messages of farewell and encouragement for Hoshi and Woozi through Weverse. We ask for your continued love and support for the artists and best wishes for their safe and healthy return. We will also strive to provide our artists with all the necessary support during this time,” it said.