Enlisted Popular Idol Breaks Down In Tears At Military Event, Sparking Massive Concern

SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi has sparked concern among fans after an emotional moment during a military event.

Hoshi is currently serving his mandatory military service as an active-duty soldier in the Republic of Korea Army Band and Honor Guard Battalion. The idol, who is also a black belt in Taekwondo, has been participating in activities as part of the military’s Taekwondo Demonstration Team.

On July 18, Hoshi was scheduled to perform at an event in Chuncheon. However, the event reportedly faced several issues due to heavy rain and restrictions on the number of people allowed inside the venue.

According to fans who attended, many CARATs who had traveled to see Hoshi were initially told they could not enter because the venue had reached capacity. Some were even reportedly asked to return home, leading to disappointment among fans who had traveled long distances.

Later, attendees were informed that the event might be canceled. However, a new plan was announced: Hoshi’s team would first perform for the general audience, including military families, before returning for a second performance exclusively for CARATs who had waited.

Hoshi I have no words you’re too nice for the world..

At first they wouldn’t let any of us in cause it’s already full inside and the pic asked us to go home. Everyone was sad especially people who came from yesterday and then later the guy came again and told us that the whole…

— 이자티 (@offlinekr_) July 18, 2026

Following the confusion, Hoshi personally came out to apologize to fans. In videos shared online, the idol could be seen becoming emotional and crying while speaking.

I really apologize for not being able to take better care of all of you. Thank you very much. And I really apologize for causing so much trouble. I hope you all make it home safely.

— Hoshi to fans

hoshingie :((( its okay :(( its not your fault, you cannot control this situation, it’s out of your hand :((( pic.twitter.com/BdDOChe6wT

— 9697 (@soongyu) July 18, 2026

퇴근길에 다시 한번 사과중인데…
순영이도 진짜로 울컥한거 같아ㅠㅠ
아 내 햄찌 울리지마!!!!!!!!!! 나 진짜 눈물날것 같음 ㅅㅂ ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ #호시 #HOSHI #ホシ #세븐틴 pic.twitter.com/Vyfw9jyOEC

— 🐯🔥🇰🇷 (@babyhoney0615) July 18, 2026

Many fans praised Hoshi for caring about those who came to support him, but others expressed frustration toward the military’s handling of the situation.

HE CRIEDD😭😭😭😭 watching soonyoung cry over something that wasn’t even his fault is actually insane. y’all owe hoshi an apology🥲 pic.twitter.com/0cypQ572nf

— napp★ 📌 (@naphannie) July 18, 2026

International fans also raised concerns about how Hoshi’s popularity has been used during his enlistment, arguing that he should not be placed in situations where he is responsible for problems outside of his control.

Please don’t use Hoshi for your personal gain or to push your political stance. He deserves to be respected as an individual. I hope he completes his military service safely and can return to doing what he loves, free from situations like this. pic.twitter.com/93iXxqRVU0

— Kim JC ♡ (@kimngjeongcheol) July 18, 2026

there’s an uncomfortable conversation to be had about how sokor military has turned hoshi into their military propaganda tool. people need to acknowledge it and stop hyping up everything they involve him in because now they make him apologize for their mess and hide behind him.

— 🍓🍒🐈‍⬛ (@jeonghannisms) July 18, 2026

i’ve never seen an idol paraded around by the military anywhere even close to what they’re doing with hoshi

it’s highly unsettling how overtly they’re exploiting his fame and leveraging his relationship with fans for whatever gains they think they’re getting out of this

— hln🍈 (@mln_bbang) July 18, 2026

Fans emphasized that Hoshi deserves respect as an individual throughout his service and hoped he could complete his enlistment safely.

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