Vernon from SEVENTEEN is enlisting on the 20th to begin his mandatory military service. He will undergo basic military training and then serve as a social service worker. Debuting as a rapper in SEVENTEEN in 2015, Vernon has actively participated in group and sub-unit activities for 11 years. In June this year, he released a mini-album with member DK under the unit 'V8'. On the day of enlistment, Vernon will release his solo track 'I'll Be Back' at 6 PM, an electronic pop-influenced song that he co-wrote and composed. The track carries a farewell message to fans as he enters military service. Meanwhile, Vernon was promoted to a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association in 2024 and serves as a voting member of the Recording Academy for the Grammy Awards.