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Seventeen’s Jeon Wonwoo Releases Solo Track on 30th Birthday While Still in Military Service
7/17/2026, 12:40:28 PM
Birthday Release Amid Ongoing Service
On July 17, 2026, Seventeen member Jeon Wonwoo marked his 30th birthday by dropping the digital single “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.” The track and its Japanese version were released at 6:00 p.m. KST on all major streaming platforms. The release coincides with his mandatory military duty, making it the first solo output he has issued while enlisted.
Service Background and Prior Solo Work
Wonwoo began his compulsory service on April 3, 2025, fulfilling a public-service assignment after Pledis Entertainment cited his poor eyesight as the reason for a non-combat role. He is slated to complete his service on January 2, 2027. The birthday single follows his previous solo song “Gogae,” which debuted on his birthday in 2025. Wonwoo originally debuted with the boy band Seventeen in May 2015 under Pledis Entertainment, a label acquired by HYBE in 2020.
Agency and Artist Statements
Pledis Entertainment announced that Wonwoo would release “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter” alongside a Japanese version, emphasizing that the song “reflects on the cherished memories of spending the four seasons with a loved one.” In a Weverse post, Wonwoo expressed gratitude to fans, noting that “the happiness of Carats is my biggest wish and happiness” and that he hopes to meet them “happily after he is finished with his enlistment period.”
Verbatim Quote
“The happiness of Carats is my biggest wish and happiness.” — Jeon Wonwoo, Weverse post
Why It Matters
The release demonstrates that K-pop artists can maintain creative output despite mandatory service obligations, offering fans continued engagement while highlighting Pledis/HYBE’s strategy of supporting enlisted idols’ careers. It also underscores the growing practice of digital-only releases timed with personal milestones, reinforcing the bond between idols and their fanbases during periods of limited public activity.
