Following the announcement of SEVENTEEN Jeonghan‘s enlistment, fans were left waiting for more information about when the idol would begin his military service.
It was officially announced to happen on September 26, and the day before, the idol shared a message with fans on Weverse. The idol assured fans he would stay healthy throughout his service and return in 2026.
SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan Leaves Fans With A Touching Message A Day Before Enlistment
Naturally, fans have expressed their sadness about the idol’s enlistment and lamented that he will not be able to perform again until 2026. At the same time, CARATs sent messages of support to the idol, wishing for his safe return.
“see you again~💕”
we’ll see u soon, jeonghan! we’ll be waiting patiently for you 🤍 til then, pls dont get sick 😭 be healthy and happy ok 🥹 pic.twitter.com/kMIQEXwVvN
— hannie ☻ (@minghaocheol_) September 25, 2024
no goodbyes, just see you later. i love you, jeonghan. serve well! pic.twitter.com/I5h2np64L1
— cho ◡̈ (@thv_ho5hi) September 25, 2024
serve well, yoon jeonghan! 🫡🥹 pic.twitter.com/VgrSuUC1b1
— cee.🌻 (@hyuckzino) September 25, 2024
It also appears that another celebrity joined in on the well-wishes — NCT‘s Taeyong.
Taeyong enlisted for his mandatory military service on April 15 and is an active-duty Navy soldier. Despite this, fans have gotten plenty of content from and featuring the idol as he continues his service.
Soldier Taeyong in new ROK navy youtube video🫡
🔗 https://t.co/YOk9978hR6 pic.twitter.com/S61HcP8OiA
— Sailor Taeyong ⚓ (@navytaeyong) May 3, 2024
As time allows, the idol has also been active on social media, surprising fans with content he shares.
On September 25, the same day Jeonghan shared the letter, Taeyong posted an Instagram story featuring the SEVENTEEN member. The photo was of a birthday ad, and no caption was added.
The idols are known to be friends, with Jeonghan even doing a dance cover of Taeyong’s “Tap” during SEVENTEEN’s fan meeting.
240723 캐럿랜드 DAY1 #정한
안어울리는 노래 윤정한 탭 왔다 ….. pic.twitter.com/Fqu80qACFZ— 루트 (@myhappinesshani) July 23, 2024
Many fans of both idols found the shout out relatable, recalling when Taeyong commented on Jeonghan’s post about his hair cut. Many also felt emotional over the surprising display of friendship at this time.
not taeyong from nct also mourning together with the rest of us jjongjjongies pic.twitter.com/Y0b4nb2pGf
— sara sara. (@svteenwrld) September 25, 2024
mourned for the loss of jeonghan’s long hair last year… it’s gonna be so bad for him tomorrow pic.twitter.com/JYrb4Yn7fK
— 〄🥢 (@yoonihans) September 25, 2024
TAEYONG POSTED THIS JEONGHAN BDAY AD ON HIS IG STORY 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 PLS TAKE CARE OF OUR HANNIE INSIDE TAEYONG 😭😭😭 MY SVT & NCT CRUMBS MY HEARTTTTTTTTT 😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/bvnDRzNzSL
— KAT🐈⬛ ⑰ (@everywonhan_) September 25, 2024
