Dokyeom of Seventeen Enlists for Military Service, Buzz Cut Livestreamed
Quick Look
- Dokyeom of K-pop group Seventeen announced his enlistment for active duty in the South Korean Army, sharing a livestream of his buzz cut to say goodbye to fans.
- He is the sixth member to enlist, with Mingyu, Seungkwan, and Dino set to follow in the coming weeks.
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Why It Matters
South Korea requires able-bodied men to complete approximately 18 to 21 months of mandatory military service. Many K-pop idols enlist during their careers, often generating significant fan and media attention.
Dokyeom of Seventeen was to join basic training camp on Tuesday, his agency Pledis Entertainment announced the same day.
He will be the sixth in the 13-piece act to enlist and will serve active duty in the Army.
The idol uploaded pictures of him getting a buzz cut livestreamed on Monday to bid fans goodbye, showing off the freshly shorn hair. Dokyeom chatted with viewers and listened to music while apologizing for his tears, adding that he could not understand the reason himself.
Mingyu will begin serving his mandatory duty as a social service agent from Thursday, followed by Seungkwan and Dino, who will enlist on Oct. 26 in the Army military band. They will be the last of the group to enlist.
What to Watch
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Seventeen will release a special message or video from Dokyeom during his service.
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Open Questions
- What specific unit or base will Dokyeom be assigned to?
- How will Seventeen's activities continue during members' service periods?
- Will there be official farewell events or merchandise for the enlisting members?
