SEVENTEEN’s iconic ’95-line members, Jeonghan and Joshua, are officially joining forces to debut as a brand-new musical duo.
On July 6, 2026, Korean media outlet Xportsnews first broke the news that the two vocalists were working together on a collaborative project slated for an autumn rollout.
The report immediately ignited excitement across CARATs worldwide, eager to see how the two members’ soft, distinct vocal colors would blend outside of the group’s fixed vocal unit.
Following the initial media coverage, their management label waste no time in validating the news.
In an official statement provided to Dispatch, PLEDIS Entertainment explicitly confirmed the upcoming project, stating,
“Jeonghan and Joshua are preparing with the goal of making a unit debut in October.”
This official confirmation sets a definitive timeline for the fall, giving fans a high-profile release to look forward to in October 2026.
The Next Chapter in SEVENTEEN’s Expanding Unit Discography
This upcoming debut adds another exciting branch to SEVENTEEN’s highly successful history of specialized sub-units and duos.
Over the years, the group has utilized unique member pairings to experiment with genres outside of their main discography.
Jeonghan and Joshua will follow in the footsteps of several established internal duos under SEVENTEEN.
These include JxW (Jeonghan X Wonwoo), who previously captivated fans with their dark and moody concept, HxW (Hoshi X Woozi), CxM (S.Coups X Mingyu), DxS (DK X Seungkwan), and the pairing of Vernon and The8 under the moniker V8, who have recently been actively performing on weekly music shows.
Because both Jeonghan and Joshua are known for their gentle visuals, smooth vocal tones, and incredibly close real-life friendship, expectation is exceptionally high to see what specific musical identity and concept they will carve out for themselves as a duo.
Celebrating Jeonghan’s Return from Military Service
The timing of this unit debut carries extra significance for fans, as it marks one of Jeonghan’s major return projects following his recent transition back to civilian celebrity life.
Jeonghan was officially discharged from his mandatory military service on June 25, 2026.
He had originally been the first member of SEVENTEEN to enlist, temporarily putting his idol activities on hold when he entered the military back in September 2024.
Having successfully completed his duties, his immediate leap back into the recording studio alongside Joshua signals a highly active post-military chapter.
As the multi-talented pairing dials up their production schedule ahead of the October target, PLEDIS Entertainment has promised to share more concrete details regarding album titles, concepts, and promotional schedules in the coming weeks.
