On July 13, the third day of the HOSHI X WOOZI FAN CONCERT [WARNING] in Seoul turned out to be more special than fans had anticipated. Six members of SEVENTEEN—S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Mingyu, DK, and Dino—were in attendance, surprising the crowd and the performers alike. While Jeonghan, who is currently serving his alternative military service as a public service worker, couldn’t take the stage, the remaining five joined Hoshi and Woozi in a heartwarming on-stage reunion. The audience erupted in cheers, witnessing the rare moment where so many members were together, especially considering the looming enlistments.
Amid the excitement, Hoshi, ever the energetic and spontaneous one, ended up dropping a few spoilers that were not meant to be revealed just yet. In a light-hearted but telling moment, he commented about watching “the members’ concert before going,” prompting Woozi to react with immediate surprise. Realizing he had unintentionally spilled a future concert plan that had not been made public, Woozi tried to cover it up by passing it off as a “prediction.” Hoshi quickly caught on and made a playful attempt to undo the damage, telling fans to “erase this from your memory” and even calling for the online stream viewers to edit it out. The crowd responded with laughter, well-aware of Hoshi’s reputation as the group’s beloved “spoiler king.”
But he wasn’t done yet. Moments later, Hoshi turned the attention to S.Coups and Mingyu, commenting on their newly dyed hair and hinting at something even more intriguing. “Our es-gyus, you changed your hair colour. Their unit is coming, the article came out!” he said, essentially confirming the rumor that had been circulating. Earlier the same day, Mingyu had addressed fans on Weverse, saying, “Our unit article isn’t wrong, but let’s keep it secret for now,” implying that an official announcement was still in the pipeline. With Hoshi’s on-stage comment, the speculation has now morphed into unofficial confirmation, further hyping up fans about the upcoming S.Coups-Mingyu unit release.
This fan concert wasn’t just a treat filled with laughs and surprises—it also served as a heartfelt moment for fans preparing to say temporary goodbyes. Both Woozi and Hoshi are slated to begin their mandatory military service soon, making this joint fan meet one of their final activities together before enlistment. Woozi will begin his 18-month active-duty service on September 15, followed by Hoshi the next day on September 16. Their departure marks a significant moment for SEVENTEEN, as they will become the first members from the group to serve in active duty. Previously, Jeonghan and Wonwoo opted for alternative service through public duties due to health-related reasons. Leader S.Coups, on the other hand, has been granted a military exemption owing to a serious leg injury that required surgery and a long rehabilitation period.
Despite the bittersweet reality of upcoming enlistments, moments like these—where the group can come together, laugh, and unintentionally spill a few secrets—offer fans comfort and connection. The anticipation for the concert hinted at by Hoshi, along with the S.Coups-Mingyu unit, is now stronger than ever. Fans are already preparing for an emotionally rich and creatively vibrant era, even amid the military hiatus.