SEVENTEEN announced that the group will be taking a hiatus of around two to three years as more members prepare for their mandatory military service.
<blockquote class="tiktok-embed" style="max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@naadreamies.cc/video/7654093752868293906" data-video-id="7654093752868293906">
<section><a title="@naadreamies.cc" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@naadreamies.cc?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@naadreamies.cc</a> "we Will meet again!" see you in 2028 sebongs!╥﹏╥ <a title="seventeen" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/seventeen?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#seventeen</a> <a title="carat" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/carat?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#carat</a> <a title="kpop" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/kpop?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#kpop</a> <a title="fyp" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#fyp</a> <a title="hiatus" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/hiatus?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#hiatus</a> <a title="♬ original sound - bleachers" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7443164141692570414?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">♬ original sound - bleachers</a></section>
</blockquote>
During the group's 10th 'Carat Land' fan meeting in Incheon, the members shared emotional messages with fans about their temporary break. With Jeonghan, Wonwoo, Hoshi, and Woozi already enlisted, only nine members attended the event. Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino are also expected to begin their military service soon.
Despite the upcoming hiatus, the members reassured fans that they would return stronger. Mingyu said that the group's "second chapter" would begin once they reunite after completing their service.
The fan meeting featured performances, games, dance covers, and special stages that highlighted the members' individual growth as artists.
As the event came to an end, the members thanked their fans for their continued support. Leader S.Coups expressed his gratitude to everyone who has been part of SEVENTEEN's journey and hoped fans would continue to stay with the group in the years ahead.
DK also shared that preparing for the event was emotional, knowing it would be their last "Carat Land" together for a while. He promised to return as a better person and with new music.
Although SEVENTEEN's full-group activities will slow down during the enlistment period, the group emphasized that they are not saying goodbye and look forward to reuniting with fans in the future.