Seventeen's DK embarks on Army duty after heartfelt message to fans
Seventeen member DK begins his military service Tuesday, becoming the sixth member of the group to enlist. His agency, Pledis Entertainment, announced Tuesday that the singer is entering an Army training center and is scheduled for discharge in March 2028. He is expected to enter quietly without a separate event, out of consideration for other recruits and their families. The day before, DK held…
Seventeen's DK commenced his military service on Tuesday, becoming the sixth member of the group to enlist. Pledis Entertainment, the agency representing the popular K-pop idol, disclosed the news on Tuesday, stating that DK will be undergoing Army training and is slated for release in March 2028. He is anticipated to join the military discreetly, without a separate ceremony, out of respect for his fellow recruits and their families.
Just the day prior, DK held a live broadcast on a fan platform to say goodbye to his supporters. As tears streamed down his face, he repeatedly touched his short hair, remarking, "My head looks so round now." In the livestream, he expressed his intention to serve his country well and return home, but also admitted to feeling emotional about the reality of his enlistment.
"I think I'm tearing up because it's starting to feel real," he confessed. "It's not that I'm afraid of enlisting." Despite his commitment to serving his country, DK admitted that he would miss his fans dearly. In July, all 13 members of Seventeen, which launched in 2015, re-upped their contracts with Pledis Entertainment for a second term, reaffirming their dedication to remaining united as a group.
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