SEVENTEEN's Wonwoo to begin his military service on April 3
K-pop star Wonwoo of SEVENTEEN has recently announced the date of his upcoming enlistment in the military.
The group's agency, Pledis Entertainment, revealed on Weverse that the boy group member will start his service on April 3, 2025.
The company also stated there will be no official event on the day of Wonwoo's enlistment, and advised fans to refrain from visiting the military service site.
“Please send your heartfelt messages of support for Wonwoo through Weverse,” Pledis Entertainment added.
CARATs felt sad to hear the K-pop star will be unable to take part in SEVENTEEN's Tecate Pa'l Norte 2025 music festival in Mexico and a fan meeting in Japan next month.
However, the agency clarified he will still be part of the SEVENTEEN in Carat Land fan meeting on March 20 and 21 in Incheon, South Korea. He will also be appearing in various pre-recorded content.
“We ask for your continued love and support for the artist until his safe and healthy return. We will also stay committed to providing WONWOO with all the necessary support during this time. Thank you,” the statement concluded.
Photo by: Seventeen Weverse
Wonwoo will be SEVENTEEN's second member to enlist in the military, following vocal unit member Jeonghan last September 26, 2024.
Meanwhile, leader S.Coups was exempted from service due to a knee injury from 2023. Jun has also not been participating in group activities lately as he pursues an acting career in China.
SEVENTEEN visited the Philippines last January for their two-night Right Here concert at the Philippines Sports Stadium in Bulacan. Their latest mini album was Spill the Feels, featuring a collaboration with DJ Khaled, “Love, Money, Fame.”
Before Jeonghan and Wonwoo entered the military, the duo formed the sub-unit JxW with the single album, This Man.
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SEVENTEEN
SEVENTEEN is a Kpop boy group consisting of 13 members namely; S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, the8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino. The group comprises three units; hip hop, performance, and vocal. SEVENTEEN means 13 members, 3 units, and 1 group; 13 + 3 + 1 = 17. The group made its debut on May 26, 2015, and has recently reached its 7th anniversary. They are under Pledis Entertainment which was acquired by HYBE Labels last 2020.
S.Coups
Choi Seung-cheol, known by his stage name S.Coups, is the leader, hip-hop team leader, one of the main rappers and sub-vocalists, and the oldest member of SEVENTEEN. He was born on August 8, 1995, part of the 95 liners, and is a Leo. His stage name “S.Coups” comes from the “S” in his name Seung-cheol and “Coups” which means Coup d'état. S.Coups has a strong aura that's intimidating for most people but is soft with his members. He is dubbed as the father of SEVENTEEN and cares very deeply about each one of them. He went on hiatus last 2019 and was transparent about his anxiety. In March 2020, he ended his hiatus.
Jeonghan
Yoon Jeong-han, known famously as Jeonghan, is one of the lead vocalists and visual of SEVENTEEN. He was born on October 4, 1995, part of the 95 liners, and is a Libra. Jeonghan is known for his quirky, mischievous personality and likes to poke fun at his members. But even then, he was dubbed as the most caring hyung (older bother) among SEVENTEEN. He is called the “Angel” due to his angelic voice and looks. Jeonghan is one of the most attractive members of the group and is a model for various brands.
Joshua
Joshua Hong, known simply as Joshua, is one of the lead vocalists and visual of SEVENTEEN. He was born on December 30, 1995, part of the 95 liners, and is a Capricorn. Joshua is part of the international members as he is half Korean and American. Joshua is known for his distinctive American accent and for being the member who can speak five different languages. He is subtly one of the funniest members of SEVENTEEN who goes all out to make his members laugh. He is also dubbed as SEVENTEEN's gentleman because he is very calm and has a soft voice. Joshua has a very soothing voice that makes him so easy to listen to, especially when he is singing.
Jun
Wen Junhui, known as Jun, is the lead dancer and sub-vocalist of SEVENTEEN. He was born on June 10, 1996, part of the 96 liners, and is a Gemini. He is part of the international members as he is Chinese. Jun was originally supposed to have the stage name “Jerry” and was a child actor in China. Jun is good at martial arts and Wushu and dances the sexiest among SEVENTEEN. Although Jun is known as one of the shyest members, he also has a knack for acting and has recently finished filming his Chinese drama. When it comes to personality, the members see him as one of the kindest members.
Hoshi
Kwon Soon-young, famously known as Hoshi, is the performance team leader, main dancer, and lead vocalist of SEVENTEEN. He was born on June 15, 1996, part of the 96 liners, and is a Gemini like Jun. The name Hoshi means “star” in Japanese. Hoshi is known for being fond of anything related to Tiger as he dubs himself one and is one of the funniest members of SEVENTEEN. But aside from his quirky side, Hoshi's aura changes and becomes almost unrecognizable when he steps on stage. He becomes this performance god, who will own any stage he steps on. Next to Woozi, Hoshi is the most hardworking member in SEVENTEEN as he creates all the choreographies for their songs. Along with that, Hoshi is also a huge SHINee fan and said he wanted to become an idol because of them.
Wonwoo
Jeon Won-woo, also known as Wonwoo, is one of the main rappers and sub-vocalists of SEVENTEEN. He was born on July 17, 1996, part of the 96 liners, and is a Cancer. Wonwoo is a talented rapper that has an attractive face everyone easily falls in love with. He is one of the most reserved members of SEVENTEEN that's why when he reacts, everyone enjoys it. He likes reading books and is the best when it comes to computer games. He has a distinct deep voice that makes him more charming.
Woozi
Lee Ji-hoon, famously known as Woozi, is the vocal team leader, lead vocalist, and producer of SEVENTEEN. He was born on November 22, 1996, part of the 96 liners, and is a Sagittarius. Woozi is one of the most talented and hardworking members of SEVENTEEN as he is the brains behind all of their songs. From composing to producing, Woozi does it all. He even won the Best Producer Award at the 2021 Asia Artist Awards. He is often dubbed as the VoBoss or Vocal Boss of SEVENTEEN. He is very passionate about music and is a perfectionist when it comes to singing. When you hear Woozi's voice, it's so flawless and endearing.
DK
Lee Seok-min, famous for his stage name DK/Dokyeom, is one of the main vocalists of SEVENTEEN. He was born on February 18, 1997, part of the famous 97 liners, and is an Aquarius. DK is one of the rays of sunshine of SEVENTEEN and is also one of the funniest members of the group. He is dubbed as the member with the kindest heart and the one who easily cries the most. Aside from his personality, DK is also a talented singer and starred in the Korean musical, “Xcalibur.” DK is a passionate singer and used to cry when he feels he is not doing good enough. He and Mingyu have a fear of heights and are usually the first ones to get scared over the littlest of things.
Mingyu
Kim Mingyu, known for his stage name Mingyu, is one of the main rappers, sub-vocalists, and the visual of SEVENTEEN. He was born on April 6, 1997, part of the famous 97 liners, and is an Aries. Mingyu is the tallest member of SEVENTEEN and is known for his attractive face. But aside from being the face of the group, Mingyu is also the one who likes to keep everything clean and organized. He usually cleans up after his members and is the best chef among SEVENTEEN. He is also a very artsy person and has a positive attitude. Aside from being a Kpop idol, Mingyu has also made a cameo appearance on a Thai sitcom and is a model for various brands.
The8
Xu Minghao, known famously as The8, is one of the lead dancers, sub vocalists, and sub rappers of SEVENTEEN. He was born on November 7, 1997, making him part of the famous 97 liners, and is a Scorpio. He is also part of the international members as he is Chinese. His stage name “The8” represents the infinite sign when laid down. The8 is famous for doing b-boying and is good at martial arts. He is also a very intellectual, artsy, and fashionable person and loves to meditate to relax.
Seungkwan
Boo Seung-kwan, known for his stage name Seungkwan, is one of the main vocalists of SEVENTEEN. He was born on January 16, 1998, and is a Capricorn. Seungkwan is one of the funniest members of the group and even won the Rookie Entertainer Award in 2018 for his outstanding works in variety shows. Aside from his comical side, Seungkwan can also get pretty serious when he performs on stage and has one of the most alluring voices in the Kpop industry. He can serenade you and make you fall in love in a heartbeat.
Vernon
Choi Hansol, known for his stage name Vernon, is one of the main rappers of SEVENTEEN. He was born the same day as DK, February 18, but in a different year which is 1998 and is an Aquarius. He is one of the international members of the group as he is half Korean and American. His name Vernon came from his original birth name Hansol Vernon Chwe. Vernon is often dubbed as the younger version of Leonardo de Caprio because of his handsome and distinctive face. But aside from his looks, Vernon is also one of the best rappers of SEVENTEEN and is good at keeping his composure while performing in front of a huge crowd. He is very much fond of music and is one of the most easygoing members of the group.
Dino
Lee Chan, famously known as Dino of SEVENTEEN, is the maknae (youngest member), one of the main dancers, sub vocalists, and sub rappers of the group. His stage name “Dino” came from the word “Dinosaur” which is a representation of his domination on stage. Although the youngest of all the SEVENTEEN members, Dino is the eldest sibling in his family. He was born on February 11, 1999, and is an Aquarius. He is one talented, passionate dancer and is often dubbed as Hoshi's offspring because they both have flawless moves. Dino looks up to Michael Jackson the most and usually cops the icon's dance moves. Among the many achievements he has, Dino was also the one who made SEVENTEEN's choreographies for songs “Jam Jam” and “Flower.”
Hip hop unit
SEVENTEEN members are also divided into three units. The first one is the hip hop team which comprises the lead rappers of the group. The unit is led by SEVENTEEN's leader S.Coups and includes members Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon. The four members usually write their own raps for SEVENTEEN's songs.
Performance unit
The second unit is the performance team which comprises the lead dancers of SEVENTEEN. The unit is led by Hoshi and includes members Jun, the8, and Dino. They make most of the choreographies of SEVENTEEN's songs.
Vocal unit
The third unit is the vocal unit which comprises the lead vocals/singers of SEVENTEEN. The unit is led by VoBoss (vocal boss) and producer Woozi and includes members Jeonghan, Joshua, DK, and Seungkwan. The vocal unit is said to be the funniest team.
MAMA Awards
The 13-member group continued its winning streak by taking home several awards at the renowned 2024 Mnet Asian Music Awards for two consecutive years. They proved their charisma and talent by receiving Visa Album of the Year, one of the four grand prizes, for their 11th EP, Seventeenth Heaven, Best Male Group, Visa Super Stage, and Fans' Choice Male Top 10.
