SEVENTEEN — Military Enlistment

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• SEVENTEEN's military relay begins: 5 enlistment dates confirmed from June through OctoberRead on KTRENZ ›

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• Seungkwan and Dino are enlisting in the Army as musicians in October, and Mingyu's doing alternative service in…As reported Seventeen's Seungkwan and Dino to enlist in Army as musicians together in October… Mingyu alternative service in September2026-08-10↗
• Big news: five more members are entering military service starting August 20 — Vernon (alternative service), then…As reported [N Focus] SEVENTEEN Begins Relay Military Enlistment in September…Preparing for Complete Group's Second ActSEVENTEEN's five Korean members have confirmed enlistment dates: Vernon begins alternative service on August 20, Dokyeom enlists August 8 and Mingyu on September 10, with Seungkwan and Dino enlisting together as army musicians on October 26. The remaining active members will continue with unit activities and content while those enlisting focus on final promotions and personal projects. This marks the group's transition into a military service gap period before their planned complete group comeback.2026-08-10↗
• Seungkwan and Dino are enlisting together as Army musicians on October 26th, and Mingyu starts alternative service…As reported SEVENTEEN's Seungkwan and Dino enlist as military musicians together; Mingyu begins alternative service in SeptemberSEVENTEEN members Seungkwan and Dino will enlist together as Army musicians on October 26th. Mingyu will begin alternative military service on September 10th. The group's agency requested fans refrain from visiting the training center on enlistment day.2026-08-11↗
• Korean press is reporting SEVENTEEN's leaning hard into unit activities as more members head into military service…As reported No fear of enlistment gap… SEVENTEEN finds breakthrough with 'units,' good example of utilizing military service period [Focus S]SEVENTEEN is strategically using unit combinations to maintain group activity during a period when most members will be in military service. Multiple members are entering service at different times through August and October, making full-group activities impossible, but the group has been building unit structures to continue releasing music and performing.2026-08-13↗
• Mingyu just appeared at a bed brand event in Seoul earlier today and confirmed he's enlisting this monthAs reported SEVENTEEN's Mingyu 'I'm enlisting this month' [MK Photo]Mingyu attended a bed manufacturer brand event in Seongsu-dong, Seoul on September 3rd. He appeared alongside actors and broadcasters at the event. The article notes his upcoming military enlistment this month.📍 Seongsu-dong, Seoul2026-09-03↗
• Mingyu's rocking a buzz cut ahead of his military enlistment, and Korean press is picking up on the fresh lookAs reported SEVENTEEN's Mingyu 'Short Hair Looks Unfamiliar Ahead of Enlistment' [MK Photo]2026-09-03↗
• Mingyu just showed up at a bed brand event in Seoul yesterday with a bold new buzzcut and shades — total dark, sleek…As reported SEVENTEEN Mingyu, Bold Half-Shaved Hair… Plus Sunglasses 'Dark Chic'Mingyu attended a mattress brand event in Seongsu-dong, Seoul on September 3rd, wearing a striking half-shaved hairstyle with sunglasses and a black jacket. The article notes he begins his mandatory military service as a social service worker on September 10th, and his agency confirmed no official events will mark his enlistment date.📍 Seongsu-dong, Seoul2026-09-04↗
• Mingyu dropped a new IG post just now from an urban alley — fresh buzz cut, all-grey fit, and moody lighting.As reported SEVENTEEN's Mingyu Emphasizes Light in All-Grey Look in Alley Before Military EnlistmentMingyu posted a photo of himself in an urban alley wearing a hoodie, wide shorts, and white shoes, with a freshly cut buzz cut. The image captures him in strong sunlight against a concrete wall, creating dramatic shadows that emphasize the texture and contrast of the simple styling.2026-09-07↗
• Dk's enlisting september 8th as an active-duty soldier, becoming the sixth member to fulfill military serviceAs reported SEVENTEEN's Dokyeom begins military service as active-duty soldier amid full group contract renewal…Dokyeom will enlist on September 8 as an active-duty soldier, making him the sixth SEVENTEEN member to complete mandatory military service. Pledis Entertainment stated he will participate in all scheduled official activities until enlistment and asked fans to refrain from visiting the training center entrance ceremony. The agency requested continued support from fans during his service and confirmed the group's commitment to supporting all members.2026-09-08↗
• DK's officially enlisting in the military — a major moment for the group and Carats.As reported SEVENTEEN's DK enlists2026-09-08↗
• Dokyeom enlisted as an active-duty soldier today — he's the sixth member to serve.As reported SEVENTEEN Dokyeom enlists today (8th) as active-duty soldier…sixth in the teamDokyeom enlisted in the Army today as an active-duty soldier, making him the sixth SEVENTEEN member to complete military service. He posted a photo on Instagram the day before and appeared emotional during his final live broadcast with fans before enlisting.2026-09-08↗
• Mingyu posted fresh pics on his personal account one day before starting his alternative military service — fresh…As reported Seventeen's Mingyu one day before enlistment as social service worker... shares buzz cut updateMingyu shared several selfies on his personal SNS as a global ambassador for a luxury brand, showing off a freshly cut buzz cut and gray comfortable sweatshirt. He begins his alternative military service as a social service worker on September 10th.2026-09-09↗
• Mingyu started his alternative military service today — he's the seventh member in the group to enlist, following…As reported SEVENTEEN's Mingyu Begins Alternative Military Service Today (10th), Following Jeonghan, Wonwoo, and Vernon: 'Will Serve Healthily'Mingyu enlisted for alternative military service on September 10, 2026, becoming the seventh SEVENTEEN member to begin military duty. He previously posted on Weverse saying he would serve healthily. The group currently has members in various stages of military service, with Jeonghan already discharged and others actively serving.2026-09-10↗
• Vernon just posted on IG with childhood photos and a message — 'I'll Be Back' — waving from a plane before he heads inAs reported SEVENTEEN's Vernon leaves 'I'll Be Back' message for fans… nostalgic photos before enlistmentVernon shared childhood photos on Instagram, including a moment from a small aircraft with family, captioning the post 'I'll Be Back' and tagging close friends. The message signals his temporary hiatus from activities while conveying his intention to return.2026-09-11↗

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• The members came out to send Dokyeom off for his military enlistment earlier todayAs reported THE MEMBERS CAME TO SEND DOKYEOM OFF FOR HIS ENLISTMENT2026-09-10↗
• Mingyu started his military service on September 10 and said he'll miss CARAT the mostAs reported Mingyu from SEVENTEEN began service on September 10 and admitted he will miss CARAT the most.2026-09-19↗
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