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Following the initial announcement that members DK and Vernon would begin their mandatory military service in August and September 2026, PLEDIS Entertainment confirmed has finalized the military enlistment dates schedule for the remaining members: Mingyu, Seungkwan, and Dino. members of SEVENTEEN. Mingyu is scheduled for set to begin alternative service starting on September 10, 2026, while Seungkwan and Dino will join the Republic of Korea Army Band on October 26, 2026. PLEDIS has requested that fans refrain from visiting enlistment ceremonies or Mingyu’s place of service Seungkwan and Dino are expected to ensure the privacy complete their service in April 2028, and Mingyu in June 2028, with a full group reunion anticipated in June 2028. As part of the members staggered enlistment process, Vernon has entered a military training center to undergo basic training before transitioning to duties as a public service worker. To mark his enlistment, Vernon released a solo digital single titled ‘I’ll Be Back’, an electronic pop track he helped write and the public. compose as a farewell gift to fans. Despite holding dual South Korean and US citizenship, Vernon has chosen to fulfill his obligations in Korea. While group activities will pause during this period, are paused, the agency noted that members have prepared has provided various content to share with fans. To engage supporters during the hiatus, several streaming options are available, to engage supporters, including ‘NANA Tour with Seventeen’ and Seventeen’, ‘In the Soop Seventeen 2’ on Viki, 2’, and ‘Seventeen: OUR CHAPTER’ on Disney+, and concert recordings such as ‘Ode to You’ in Seoul. Seungkwan and Dino are expected to complete their CHAPTER’. PLEDIS has requested that fans refrain from visiting enlistment ceremonies or Mingyu’s place of service in April 2028, to protect the privacy of the members and Mingyu in June 2028. A full group reunion is anticipated in June 2028. the public.