On September 22, 2024, Jeonghan from the popular K-pop group SEVENTEEN held a Weverse livestream ahead of his impending military enlistment. The K-pop idol is scheduled to enlist in the Republic of Korea Army on September 26, 2024, to fulfill his mandatory service.
For the unversed, in South Korea, every physically fit male citizen is required to serve a mandatory service period of 18 to 21 months in the nation's military. Meanwhile, Jeonghan went online on Weverse to meet his fans, CARATs, one last time before his enlistment and assure them that he would return safely.
Over 1.1 million fans watched the live stream in real time. The Super singer said he intended to stay healthy and avoid getting sick.
"That's right, I'll see u in 2 years when I'm healthy. I really don't want to get sick. I'll try my best to not get sick." The idol said.
PLEDIS Entertainment confirms SEVENTEEN's Jeonghan military enlistment date & the band's world tour dates
On September 12, 2024, SEVENTEEN's management, PLEDIS Entertainment, confirmed that Jeonghan would enlist on September 26. The company stated that the singer will appear in pre-recorded material but will not promote the group's upcoming 12th mini-album, SPILL THE FEELS, which is scheduled for release on October 14.
Additionally, PLEDIS Entertainment informed fans that Jeonghan will also be absent from the highly anticipated SEVENTEEN [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR. The company further added in the statement that there would be no official event on the enlistment date and asked for continued support for the idol, saying,
"There will be no official event on the day of his enlistment, and we kindly request that you refrain from visiting the site of his military service. Please send your heartfelt messages of support for JEONGHAN through Weverse. We ask for your continued love and support for the artist. Kindly send your best wishes for his safe and healthy return."
Following their Caratland fan meetup, the group revealed they will kick off the SEVENTEEN [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR. On October 12, 2024, they are set to perform two days in a row at GOYANG STADIUM in Korea. After that, they will perform in five US cities and four Japanese cities.
Here is the list of dates for their upcoming shows:
OCTOBER 2024
- October 12: South Korea, Goyang Stadium
- October 13: South Korea, Goyang Stadium
- October 22: Illinois, Allstate Arena
- October 23: Illinois, Allstate Arena
- October 25: New York, UBS Arena
- October 27: New York, UBS Arena
- October 31: San Antonio, Texas, Frost Bank Center
NOVEMBER 2024
- November 01: Texas, Frost Bank Center
- November 05: California, Oakland Arena
- November 06: California, Oakland Arena
- November 09: Los Angeles, BMO Stadium
- November 10: Los Angeles, BMO Stadium
- November 29: Nagoya, Valentin Dome
- November 30: Nagoya, Valentin Dome
DECEMBER 2024
- December 4: Tokyo, Tokyo Dome
- December 5: Tokyo, Tokyo Dome
- December 12: Osaka, Kyocera Dome
- December 14: Osaka, Kyocera Dome
- December 15: Osaka, Kyocera Dome
- December 19: Fukuoka, Mizuho PayPay Dome
- December 21: Fukuoka, Mizuho PayPay Dome
- December 22: Fukuoka, Mizuho PayPay Dome
PLEDIS Entertainment will announce more dates and venues later.
In other news, SEVENTEEN headlined the Lollapalooza Berlin Festival on September 8, 2024. It was Jeonghan's last performance with his group before his military enlistment.