SEVENTEEN’s Woozi Suffering “Abuse Of Power” During Military Enlistment Triggers Public Outrage

SEVENTEEN’s Woozi is drawing attention after reports revealed that a military officer asked him, as a newly enlisted trainee, to arrange a singer for their wedding.

While the Army has stated that Woozi agreed voluntarily and no regulations were violated, the incident has sparked strong reactions online, with many criticizing the officer’s actions as inappropriate.

SEVENTEEN’s Woozi Asked For “Inappropriate Favor” During Military Enlistment

Netizens largely see the request as an abuse of authority rather than a simple favor, noting that the strict military hierarchy makes it difficult for trainees to refuse even informal personal requests. Others expressed disbelief that Woozi, a trainee with no prior personal connection to the officer, was put in such a position, and questioned why no payment was provided for the effort.

• “Asking a trainee to get a wedding singer?! You’re saying this isn’t absurd, even as a joke? LMAO. Are they serious?”
• “Sigh.”
• “This is abuse of power. Do you really think a superior’s ‘request’ to a trainee counts as a request?”
• “I wonder how often this happens… Men do tend to think little of male idols.”
• “This is abuse of power. Even if they had paid, it would still be ridiculous. Are they crazy?”
• “I really hate this.”
• “Sure, they could ask as a favor, but why didn’t they pay?”

Meanwhile, it is said Woozi still serves in the same unit as the officer facing the outrage and accusations.