New Delhi:
K-pop group SEVENTEEN recently announced that they will be taking a short break from their group activities as members Jeonghan and Jun have other plans for the second half of 2024. While Jeonghan will be drafted into the military, Jun will travel to China to focus on his acting career. SEVENTEEN’s agency Pledis Entertainment issued a statement saying, “Jeonghan must fulfill his military obligation in the second half of 2024. Although Jeonghan filmed most of the content he could in advance, he will not be able to participate in promotional activities for the 12th mini album and the SEVENTEEN (RIGHT HERE) WORLD TOUR, which is scheduled to begin in October.
The statement continued, “Jeonghan will still be able to meet with CARATs at the previously announced fan signing and Lollapalooza Berlin. Further details regarding Jeonghan’s military service will be announced later in a separate announcement. After in-depth discussions with Jun and the other members of SEVENTEEN, we have decided that Jun will pursue acting and other opportunities in China in the second half of this year. Like Jeonghan, Jun has completed filming for content that could be prepared in advance. However, due to an overlap with the local filming schedule, Jun will not be able to attend Lollapalooza Berlin, music show performances for the 12th mini album, and the SEVENTEEN (RIGHT HERE) WORLD TOUR.”
SEVENTEEN, consisting of members S Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino, is known for their dynamic performances, synchronized dance, and self-produced music. Their last concert, the SEVENTEEN Tour Follow Again To Seoul, took place in Seoul on April 27 and 28.
In addition to their U.S. tour, SEVENTEEN has hinted at more shows in Asia. The group made history in 2022 by becoming the first K-pop act to win at both the MTV Video Music Awards and the MTV European Music Awards. Their 10th and 11th mini albums were critically acclaimed, with the 10th mini album, FML, being named the best-selling global album of 2023 by the IFPI, selling over 6.2 million copies worldwide.
