SEVENTEEN is facing a military-service hiatus that will leave only five members available from October, while the group tries to keep 활동 going through units and solo projects. The article says the group renewed all 13 members’ contracts with Pledis Entertainment last month and has long built its identity around synchronized performances by all members. Pledis says the approach can widen each member’s individuality and musical range, even though it cannot fully replace full-group performances.
SEVENTEEN / Courtesy of Pledis Entertainment
For SEVENTEEN, a group that has built much of its identity around the chemistry and synchronized performances of all 13 members, the looming absence of eight members due to mandatory military service poses an unusual challenge.
Beginning in October, only five members will be available for activities as eight are either currently fulfilling their military duties or are set to begin service.
The scale of the absence could be particularly noticeable for SEVENTEEN. Since its debut, the group has emphasized the identity created by all 13 members performing together.
