Archive · 27 Jul 2026
SEVENTEEN's DK and Vernon to Enlist in Military Service
SEVENTEEN members DK and Vernon are going to serve in the South Korean military.
DK will join the army on September 8, and Vernon will start his service on August 20.
Their agency, PLEDIS, asked fans not to visit the enlistment sites because it will be crowded.
Fans can still enjoy pre-recorded content from DK and Vernon while they are serving.
Many fans expressed their love and support for the members, wishing them a safe return.
Some fans are sad because they won't see DK and Vernon for a while, but they promised to wait for their return.
SEVENTEEN members DK and Vernon will begin their mandatory military service in South Korea.
DK is set to enlist in the Army on September 8, while Vernon will start his service on August 20.
PLEDIS Entertainment requested fans to refrain from visiting the enlistment sites due to crowding.
Pre-recorded content will be released to keep fans engaged during their service.
Fans expressed a mix of supportive and concerned reactions on social media.
- Who
- SEVENTEEN members DK and Vernon
- What
- Military enlistment
- When
- DK on September 8, Vernon on August 20
- Where
- South Korea
- Why
- Mandatory military service
Fans' Supportive Reactions
Fans' Concerns
Fans' Supportive Reactions
Fans' Supportive Reactions
Fans expressed their love and support for DK and Vernon, wishing them well during their military service.
Fans' Concerns
Some fans expressed concerns about not seeing the members for an extended period and the impact on SEVENTEEN's activities.
- Members Enlisting
- DK and Vernon
- DK's Enlistment Date
- September 8
- Vernon's Enlistment Date
- August 20
- Branch of Service
- Army (DK), Alternative Service (Vernon)
- Fans' Request
- Refrain from visiting enlistment sites
- Fan Engagement
- Pre-recorded content to be released during service