SEVENTEEN's Wonwoo announces military enlistment date; PLEDIS' announcement leaves CARATs in shambles

K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN member Wonwoo is set to begin his mandatory military service on April 3, as announced by his agency PLEDIS Entertainment on March 4. This makes him the second member of the group to enlist, following fellow member Jeonghan, who is currently serving as a social service agent.

Wonwoo will not be participating in upcoming group activities, including the 2025 Tecate Pa'l Norte music festival and Japan fan meetings. However, the rapper will still make appearances through pre-recorded content and at the CARATLAND event from March 20 to 21, the agency shared.

Check out PLEDIS Entertainment's complete statement below:

Hello.

This is Pledis Entertainment. SEVENTEEN¡¯s Wonwoo will be enlisting on April 3. As such, he will not be able to participate in any activities forthcoming, including April¡¯s 2025 Tecate Pa¡¯l Norte music festival as well as the Japan fan meetings.

Just as we have previously announced, he will be participating in CARATLAND from March 20 to 21, and he will be able to meet CARATs through various pre-filmed contents.

There will be no official event on his enlistment date, and please refrain from visiting his workplace of alternative service. Please express your love for him via Weverse.

We ask for CARATs to continue to love and support him so Wonwoo can carry out his duties diligently and return healthily. The company will also continue to work hard to support him.

Thank you.

Carats heartbroken after PLEDIS Entertainment's announcement

The news of Wonwoo's upcoming enlistment has left SEVENTEEN's fandom, CARAT, disheartened even though they were anticipating an announcement anytime soon. Fans have taken to social media to express their frustration but also shared well-wishes for Wonwoo as he prepares to serve his country.

"I will miss you big time. I will miss you a lot, Wonwoo," one user wrote.

i will miss you big big time. i will miss you a lot, wonwoo. pic.twitter.com/88Wg4n2hr9

¡ª ??? (@wonubliss) March 5, 2025

"It¡¯s still a few days away, but I will miss you a lot. Please stay safe and healthy, my love," wrote another fan.

it¡¯s still a few days away but i will miss you a lot. please stay safe and healthy, my love ?? pic.twitter.com/SeJ72ZmDvA

¡ª oreo with wonwoo (@heybabydeul) March 5, 2025

A third added, "Announcing Wonwoo¡¯s enlistment on a random Wednesday is diabolical. How am I supposed to function for the rest of the week?"

announcing wonwoo¡¯s enlistment on a random wednesday is diabolical how am i supposed to function for the rest of the week

¡ª allyson (@vernonlovebot) March 5, 2025

A fourth noted, "We already knew it was going to happen, but it didn¡¯t soften the blow :(( Jeon Wonwoo, we¡¯ll be waiting for you! For now, we¡¯ll enjoy everything you prepared before you enlist."

announcing wonwoo¡¯s enlistment on a random wednesday is diabolical how am i supposed to function for the rest of the week

¡ª allyson (@vernonlovebot) March 5, 2025

One shared good wishes, writing, "Serve well and come back safely, Wonwoo... I'll miss you big time."

serve well and come back safely, wonwoo.. i'll miss u big time ????? pic.twitter.com/gDBNGKkX6n

¡ª ? (@wonuversee) March 5, 2025

Wonwoo recently made his fashion week debut, attending Burberry's Fall/Winter 2025/26 show.

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Aside from Wonwoo, SEVENTEEN member Hoshi and Woozi are also expected to enlist in the military service this year.

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