Seventeen's Hoshi and Woozi to enlist in military in September

Seventeen’s Hoshi and Woozi are set to start their mandatory military service in September, Pledis Entertainment announced on Tuesday.

According to a post on the group’s Weverse page, Woozi will enlist on September 15, an Hoshi on the 16th.

“They are scheduled to participate in the “HOSHI X WOOZI FAN CONCERT [WARNING]” and the SEVENTEEN 5th Studio Album Yizhiyu video call fan signing as their last official activities before enlistment,” Pledis said.

After enlisting, they pair be unable to participate in Seventeen’s group activities but will stay connected with fans through pre-recorded content.

Pledis also told fans not to attend the military site in person, but encouraged them to send them messages through Weverse.

“We ask for your continued love and support for the artists and best wishes for their safe and healthy return. We will also strive to provide our artists with all the necessary support during this time,” Pledis said.

Hoshi and Woozi, also known as HxW, make up the third subunit of Seventeen following BSS and JxW. Their debut single album “Beam,” was released in March.

Currently, members Jeonghan and Wonwoo are serving in the military.

Seventeen was in the Philippines in January for their “Right Here” concert tour. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News