South Korean singer Jeonghan of K-Pop boy group SEVENTEEN is set to enlist in the military towards the end of the year. As announced by his company, PLEDIS Entertainment, on the platform WeVerse, the SEVENTEEN member will be the first from the group to serve.

All able-bodied South Korean men under the age of 30 have to undergo mandatory military service as part of their country’s laws.

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With his conscription coming in the next few months, PLEDIS Entertainment revealed that the South Korean singer will not be able to participate in the upcoming world tour of the K-Pop group.

“Jeonghan is due to fulfill his military obligation in the second half of 2024. While Jeonghan filmed most of the content he could in advance, he will not be able to participate in promotional activities for the 12th mini album and the SEVENTEEN [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR, scheduled to start in October,” the official statement read.

Additional details about his military service will be provided by the entertainment label in the coming weeks as mentioned in their official notice.

“Jeonghan will still be able to meet with CARATs through the previously announced fan signing event and Lollapalooza Berlin,” they added.

Meanwhile, Jeonghan’s fellow member, Jun, will also take a break from the group activities as he will focus on his acting in China. PLEDIS Entertainment revealed in their statement that the members have already discussed among themselves and they will be promoting as an 11-member group for the remainder of the year.

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“Due to an overlap with the on-location filming schedule, Jun will not be able to participate in Lollapalooza Berlin, music show performances for the 12th mini album, and the SEVENTEEN [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR. Jun is determined to participate in SEVENTEEN’s group activities, and though he is unable to take part in the world tour, Jun will participate as much as he can in schedules that engage with CARATs,” PLEDIS Entertainment added.

The label asked the fans for their continued support for the remaining members who are set to hold several promotional activities and their upcoming world tour.