SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan Is Going Viral For His “Unexpected” Response To What Happens If He Doesn’t Enlist In The Army

SEVENTEEN‘s Jeonghan is going viral for his unexpected answer to what happens if he doesn’t enlist for military service.

Jeonghan is set to enlist at some point this year, but he’s been reacting in the most Jeonghan way possible.

Recently, during a fan sign event, Jeonghan almost sent CARATs into panic as he spoke about him not being around until fans realized he was speaking about not being there as he is due to enlist. Of course, considering how funny and unserious Jeonghan is, fans liked how he was being open about the topic in his own way.

Jeonghan: Well… There is plenty to pick from, and they all have different charms. So, please, head on over. But… do know that soon, I won’t be around.

Fans: Aw, what?! No!

240511 비트로드 #정한 #세븐틴

아니 아직 입덕하지 않은 사람들에게 입덕시키는 말 해달라고 하니까 조금 있으면 자긴 없대 제발요 정한아 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/cDEFAC7kgl

— メル (@eoneunamza) May 11, 2024

It seems like it wasn’t an isolated moment.

During a fan event, one CARAT shared their sadness about Jeonghan’s enlistment and when she exclaimed, “Oppa, don’t enlist in the military,” he replied, “No, no, I have to go.”

The OP then shared her feelings, adding, “How can a bunny go to the military!!” ( it says “Defend the country” in the Korean translation) before asking, “Oppa, can’t you not go?”

Hilariously, Jeonghan had the most “Jeonghan-iest” reply, as he explained the facts by saying, “If I don’t go, then I’d go to prison.”

When the video was shared, netizens loved how “unserious” Jeonghan was being. Rather than try to ignore the topic or make some excuse, the idol was being his unfiltered self and made CARATs feel more positive as they couldn’t help but LOL’ing at his reply.

jeonghan is actually insane,,, someone told him not to leave and then he said i’ll go to jail if i don’t … IM NOT EVEB LYING 😭

— misa (@maesvto) May 13, 2024

jeonghan saying that if he doesn't go to the military he will have to go to jail instead and i mean yeah but why is he so unseriously serious and heartbreakingly funny this is so he's just so i am so 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭pic.twitter.com/YbU8KMRqi7

— leil ໒꒱ (@MeloHannieee) May 13, 2024

“if i don’t go i’m going to jail” is so jeonghan. like that’s him. in his truest form. finding humor in any situation. i love him.

— pri ꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱ (@seungcheolls) May 13, 2024

the carat: noo ur baby bunny don't go serve. >< 😢💔💔
jeonghan: IM A GROWN ASS MAN I COULD BE THROWN INTO JAIL. https://t.co/4n09HpOyJT

— 🩷🦌 (@bambyinbloom) May 13, 2024

💎 : "oppa dont enlist ㅠ how can a rabbit protect the country!"
🐰 : "if i dont go, i will have to go to jail ㅎㅎ (hehe)"

KAMU YA YOON JEONGHAN— 👊🏻😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭pic.twitter.com/6pto93TlBy

— Bi (@bynefin) May 13, 2024

Netizens also liked that Jeonghan was openly talking about the topic with fans, making it seem less taboo and something that he wants to share with CARATs rather than avoid.

i’m so glad he jokes about leaving like this instead of making it out to be some taboo subject.. yoon jeonghan please never change pic.twitter.com/Fc8aoJmgKR

— misa (@maesvto) May 13, 2024

As always, Jeonghan always knows how to put fans at ease, and his willingness to speak about his enlistment makes it more of an open discourse, which will make it easier later in the year when he has to go.

You can read more about Jeonghan being unserious AF about his enlistment below.

SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan Hints He “Won’t Be Around,” Sending Fans Into Full Panic