Popular Idol To Start His Military Duty At The Actual Frontlines, Sparking Major Concern

SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi is set to enlist in the South Korean military soon, and recent details about where the star will begin his training have left fans stunned and concerned.

| @ho5hi_kwon/Instagram

The SEVENTEEN star will officially start his military training on September 16, one day after his fellow group member Woozi. During a recent livestream appearance on Calm Down Man, while talking about his own enlistment, Woozi revealed that Hoshi would be training in Yeoncheon.

I have a friend who will enlist a day after me. He’ll go to Yeoncheon.

— SEVENTEEN’s Woozi

Woozi mentioned that Hoshi will be assigned to Yeoncheon training camp when he enlists! It is the frontline as it is near the dmz line—a buffer zone between South & North Korea.🥹

🍚: “I have a friend who will enlist a day after me, he'll go to Yeoncheon”pic.twitter.com/Hytj6EVtop

— rie ◠‿◠ (@cherishuas) July 14, 2025

While the comment may have sounded ordinary at first, fans quickly realized the significance of Yeoncheon — a region known for its military base near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea.

Yeoncheon is home to the Republic of Korea Army’s 5th Infantry Division, also known as the “Key Division.” This division is no ordinary post. It’s a high-alert, combat-ready unit that plays a critical role in defending the GOP (General Outpost) and GP (Guard Post) areas of Gyeonggi Province.

The 5th Infantry Division has a long and storied history, having been founded in April 1948 and actively participating in the Korean War. Today, it remains one of the South Korean Army’s most respected frontline units.

Assignments to the frontlines, especially near the DMZ, are considered some of the most intense and demanding in the military. Soldiers stationed there are expected to maintain a constant state of readiness, often under harsher conditions compared to other non-frontline bases.

BTS’s Jin also completed his training in Yeoncheon. | AP 

The news has understandably sparked concern among fans, who claim it is “hard not to worry” about him.

yeoncheon? it’s one of the frontline bases near the dmz… hoshi will be serving in a high-alert, combat-ready zone. it’s a respected and tough post, and knowing him, he’ll give it his all. still, it’s hard not to worry. please stay safe, hoshi :( https://t.co/UmvuDaPNYG

— S.COUPS x MINGYU UNIT COMING SOON ♡ (@cscwwjhgyu) July 14, 2025

Hoshi will be assigned in Yeoncheon, one of the front line bases near the DMZ (border line between South Korea & North Korea)
It is a well respected tough post since it’s in a high alert, combat ready zone.

Serve well and stay safe, Kwon Soonyoung. pic.twitter.com/w19G9ohbaw

— la ₊˚⊹♡ (@idxprisc) July 14, 2025

hoshi will be assigned in yeoncheon (DMZ; boarder line between sokor & nokor)

fighting and praying for your safety always🙏🏼💪🏼

— abi🪽 (@yoonmelody1004) July 14, 2025

Despite the concerns, fans continue to send their well wishes Hoshi’s way as the SEVENTEEN star prepares for his enlistment. We all hope Hoshi stays safe and completes mandatory his military duty successfully!