SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi opened up about his upcoming military enlistment on SBS’s Whenever Possible.
The episode featured Hoshi and fellow member Mingyu visiting Cheorwon, home to the 3rd Infantry Division (White Skull Unit). Hoshi revealed straightforwardly,
Hoshi: I’m enlisting in the second half of this year!
Host Yoo Jae Suk responded,
Yoo Jae Suk: It’s good you came to Cheorwon today!
The visit took an emotional turn when they met a military supplies store owner, who surprised Hoshi with a personalized name tag.
Hoshi: Did you come to Cheorwon for me?
Initially happy, Hoshi soon showed mixed feelings after seeing the name tag bearing his real name. He said,
Hoshi: It’s starting to feel real. It feels like I’m getting a vaccination.
Fans are now watching closely for Hoshi’s enlistment day, with Cheorwon marking a special place for the idol’s meaningful send-off.