Seventeen’s Seungkwan, Dino enlist as Army band members

Brass instruments resting beside a misty boot camp gate in the early morning

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As of October 26, 2026, Seventeen members Seungkwan and Dino entered boot camp today to begin their service as Army military band members. With the two now in, every member of the K-pop group who owes military service has either finished it or is serving now.

2Seventeen members who enlisted together on Oct. 26

13Total members in Seventeen

About 130 billion won (~$97.4M)Asia tour revenue tallied by Pollstar (Aug. 2025 to July 2026)

660,000Tickets sold over the same period

Key points

Seungkwan and Dino entered boot camp on Oct. 26 to serve as Army military band members.
Pledis Entertainment asked fans not to come to the send-off, noting that large crowds of soldiers and families gather on enlistment day.
Jeonghan, the group's first to enlist, began service in September 2024 and was discharged this June.
Woozi, Hoshi and DK are serving as active-duty soldiers, while Wonwoo and Vernon are doing public service (alternative civilian service).

Seventeen's Seungkwan and Dino walked through the gates of boot camp on the same day, Oct. 26, kicking off the group's military hiatus in earnest. Both will serve as Army military band members, starting with basic training before moving on to their main duties.

On enlistment day, boot camps fill with families as well as new soldiers. With that in mind, Pledis Entertainment, the group's agency, put out a notice asking fans to refrain from showing up in person.

The latest enlistments mean every Seventeen member eligible for active-duty or alternative service has now entered the process or completed it. Jeonghan went first, enlisting in September 2024 and getting discharged this June. Woozi, Hoshi and DK are serving as active-duty soldiers, and Wonwoo and Vernon are working as public service personnel.

The agency said that once service begins, the members won't be able to join the group's official schedule. It added that fans can still expect to hear from them through a number of pre-produced content pieces.

Good news landed the same day. Seventeen was reported to have topped the Asia touring artist ranking from Pollstar, the US concert industry trade outlet, which covers August 2025 through July 2026. Tour revenue for that period came to about $97.4 million, or roughly 130 billion won, and about 660,000 tickets were reportedly sold.

In Korea right nowIn Korea, men are required to serve in the military, so even top groups usually stagger their members' enlistments. Seventeen started with Jeonghan in 2024 and has worked through the members over the years, and this latest enlistment puts the process in its final stretch. Fans are accepting the request to stay away from the send-off, and many are hoping the pre-produced content the agency teased will fill the gap.

FAQ

What is a military band member in the Korean Army?

It's an active-duty enlisted role handling music duties in the Army. Seungkwan and Dino will complete basic training first, then begin their main service.

Will Seventeen stop all activities while they serve?

The agency says the members can't take part in the group's schedule once service begins. It plans to keep connecting with fans through content prepared in advance.

Can fans go to the enlistment ceremony?

The agency asked fans not to come, since many soldiers and their families gather at the site.