SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi Suffers Torn ACL During Military Service: What Happened and What’s Next

Tough news for CARATs today. SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi has confirmed he sustained a serious knee injury while serving in the military — a complete tear of his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) — and will now need surgery followed by a dedicated recovery period.

What Happened?

On September 12 (KST), Hoshi took to Weverse to personally break the news to fans. He shared that the injury occurred while practicing with the Ground Forces performance team, and a medical examination confirmed a full ACL tear. As a result, he’ll be unable to take part in the upcoming Taekwondo Demonstration Team events and the Ground Forces Festival — performances he had been preparing for enthusiastically.

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Hoshi’s Message to CARATs

In his heartfelt note, Hoshi expressed genuine disappointment at missing performances he had worked hard to prepare for, and apologized to fans who had been looking forward to seeing him. He encouraged CARATs to continue supporting the Taekwondo Demonstration Team and the Ground Forces performance team, which includes fellow SEVENTEEN member Woozi (Jihoon). He closed his message on a reassuring note, asking fans not to worry too much while he focuses on treatment and recovery.

Understanding the Injury

An ACL tear is a common but serious injury affecting the knee’s central stabilizing ligament, often requiring surgical reconstruction and months of rehabilitation before a full return to physical activity. You can read more about the ACL injury and its recovery process on Wikipedia.

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