Other attributes
History
2013–2015: Formation and early years
See also: Seventeen TV
Starting in 2013, Seventeen appeared in regular live broadcasts of a show called Seventeen TV on the online streaming platform UStream. The show had multiple seasons in which the trainees were introduced and shown practicing performances, with some seasons ending in Like Seventeen concerts.[14][15] Prior to debut, Seventeen also appeared in the reality TV show Seventeen Project: Big Debut Plan, broadcast on MBC between May 2–26, 2015. The show concluded with the group's debut showcase.[16]
Seventeen performing at the 2015 Summer K-POP Festival at the Seoul Plaza.
Seventeen debuted on May 26 with a live showcase televised by MBC. They were the first male K-pop group to debut with a one-hour live showcase on a major broadcasting channel, with label-mates Lizzy and Raina serving as MCs.[17] Three days later, their first EP 17 Carat was digitally released.[18] 17 Carat became the longest-charting K-pop album of the year in the US[19] and was the only rookie album to appear on Billboard's "10 Best K-Pop Albums of 2015" chart.[20][21]
On September 10, their second EP Boys Be was released, which would later become the highest selling rookie album of 2015.[22] The album's success earned the group awards at the Golden Disk Awards, Seoul Music Awards, and Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards.[23][24] Seventeen was also the only K-pop group on Billboard's "21 Under 21 2015: Music's Hottest Young Stars" list.[25][26]
Seventeen held a four-date concert series titled 2015 Like Seventeen – Boys Wish from 24 to 26 December as an end-of-year celebration in Seoul.[27] After the concerts' success, Seventeen held two related concerts the following February in 2016, entitled Like Seventeen – Boys Wish Encore Concert.[28]
2016: First studio album, first win and rising popularity
Seventeen's first full-length studio album Love & Letter was released on April 25, 2016. Besides success on domestic charts, the album charted on the Oricon Weekly Pop Album Chart in Japan.[29][30] Seventeen received their first win on a music show with the album's lead single "Pretty U".[31] Love & Letter was later re-released as a repackaged version on July 4 along with the lead single "Very Nice".[32][33] Promotions were immediately followed by Seventeen's 1st Asia Tour 2016 Shining Diamonds, which included venues in South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, and China.[34][35] On December 5, the group released their third EP Going Seventeen.[36][37]
2017: Breakthrough, 1st World Tour, and Teen Age
Seventeen performing "Don't Wanna Cry" at Dream Concert 2017.
Seventeen held six concerts in Japan between February 15–24 named 17 Japan Concert: Say The Name #Seventeen. The concerts attracted a total of 50,000 spectators despite the group not having officially debuted in Japan.[38] On April 1, Seventeen became the first idol group to have a second season of the show One Fine Day after filming the series during their stay in Japan. The second season was titled One Fine Day in Japan and was created in collaboration between South Korean broadcaster MBC and Japanese network Music On! TV.[39][40]
Seventeen's fourth EP Al1 was released on May 22, 2017.[41] It peaked at number one in Korea and sold over 330,000 copies by the end of the year.[42] The lead single "Don't Wanna Cry" became one of the group's most popular tracks with its music video becoming Seventeen's first music video to hit 200 million views on YouTube.[43] A series of videos titled 2017 Seventeen Project and three music videos subtitled Chapter 0.5 Before AL1 were subsequently uploaded.[44][45][46] The group completed their first world tour, 2017 Seventeen 1st World Tour "Diamond Edge", during which they visited thirteen cities in Asia and North America, on October 6.[47] On November 6, the group released their second full-length studio album Teen, Age.[48]
2018: Japanese debut, You Make My Day, and 'Ideal Cut' Tour
Seventeen released a special album on February 5, 2018, named Director's Cut.[49][50] Although Director's Cut contained all tracks from the previous Teen, Age album, it was promoted as a special album instead of a repackaged one due to the presence of four new tracks, including lead single "Thanks".[51][52] Five days later, Time magazine included Seventeen on their list of the six best K-pop groups to know about.[53]
Seventeen officially debuted in Japan on May 30 with their first Japanese mini-album We Make You.[54][55] Seventeen released their fifth EP You Make My Day on July 16. You Make My Day was their first release to be awarded with Platinum status.[56][57] Promotions for this album took place in between the Ideal Cut concerts in Seoul and concerts scheduled in other countries in Asia.[58][59]
2019: You Made My Dawn, 2nd World Tour, and An Ode
Seventeen released their sixth EP You Made My Dawn on January 21, 2019.[60][61][62] The title track "Home" was a significantly popular release, winning ten trophies on weekly music shows. The EP also attained two triple crowns which consist of three consecutive wins on any one weekly music show, and a grand slam which consists of winning trophies on Music Bank, Inkigayo, M Countdown, Show! Music Core, and Show Champion in a single promotion period.[63][64] On May 29, Seventeen released their first Japanese single "Happy Ending",[65] which peaked at #1 on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart[66] and went on to receive Platinum status from RIAJ.[67]
On June 24, Seventeen announced their world tour 'Ode To You' with stops in Asia, North America, and Europe. The last leg of this tour was later cancelled, presumably due to the COVID-19 pandemic[68] in 2020. Seventeen released the digital single "Hit" on August 5[69] as a pre-release for their upcoming third full-length studio album, An Ode.[70][71] Following its release on September 16, the album sold 700,000 copies in its first week,[72][73] and granted the group's first daesang or grand prize for Album of the Year.[74] It was also critically acclaimed as the best K-pop album of the year by Billboard.[75]
2020: International recognition, Heng:garæ, and Semicolon
Seventeen at the Semicolon online press conference.
On April 1, 2020, Seventeen released their second Japanese single "Fallin' Flower", which took the top spot on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart[76] and sold more than 400,000 copies in its first week, securing the first-place position on Billboard's Japan Hot 100 Chart.[77]
On May 13, Seventeen released the first installment of "Hit The Road", a documentary series posted on their YouTube channel. The documentary followed the group behind the scenes during their "Ode to You" tour.[78] On June 22, Seventeen released their seventh EP Heng:garæ.[79] Heng:garæ sold 1,000,000 copies in under a week, making Seventeen official 'million sellers' and granting them certifications from both the Hanteo and Gaon charts.[80][81][82] The album also charted well globally, with a no. 1 position on 27 iTunes Top Albums charts around the world.[83] On July 7, Heng:garæ took no. 1 on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart. Seventeen became the first foreign male artist in 12 years to do so, breaking the previous record set by the Backstreet Boys.[84]
On September 9, Seventeen released their second Japanese EP 24H. They were the third group to reach no. 1 on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart with four consecutive albums, a feat that was last achieved in 1977 by Scottish pop rock band Bay City Rollers.[85][86] On October 9, 24H gained platinum certification from RIAJ for selling over 250,000 copies.[87]
On October 19, Seventeen released their second special album Semicolon with lead single "Home;Run".[88] The album made headlines before its release after it was reported that more than a million copies had been sold in pre-orders alone, the second of the group's albums to reach the one-million mark.[89]
2021: US Promotions, Not Alone and 'Power of Love' project
In January 2021, Seventeen made their US television debut on CBS' 'The Late Late Show with James Corden', which aired on the 6th, performing their most recent single "Home;Run" from their Semicolon EP.[90] The performance video was released on the official YouTube channel and quickly surpassed 1 million views in just one day and received a warm response around the world.[91] On January 13, Seventeen performed their song "Left & Right" from their Heng:garæ EP on NBC's 'The Kelly Clarkson Show'.[92]
On April 21, 2021, Seventeen released their third Japanese single "Not Alone".[93] On May 14, "Not Alone" obtained official double-platinum certification from RIAJ after selling over 500,000 copies and has solidified their position as a global top-tier group.[94] Moreover, with the sales of "Not Alone", Seventeen has set a new record as the first overseas male artist in history ever to surpass 200,000 first-week sales with three consecutive Japanese singles, from the first single "Happy Ending" until the latest "Not Alone".[94] They prove their popularity in Japan by dominating Billboard Japan weekly singles sales chart 'JAPAN Top Singles Chart', the comprehensive song chart 'JAPAN Hot 100', and getting the first place in Oricon Daily and Weekly Singles Chart.[94] The single also charted 1st in 10 regions of iTunes Song Chart around the world.[95]
In May 2021, Seventeen announced that they are partnering with Geffen Records and Universal Music Group for U.S. and international distribution of their music.[96]
Seventeen announced their 'Power of Love' project and the release of their eighth EP Your Choice on June 18 through a concept trailer video.[97] Opening the first signal of the project, Seventeen released a unit digital single from two members of the hip-hop unit, Wonwoo and Mingyu, with the title "Bittersweet (Feat. Lee Hi)" on May 28.[98] On June 18, 2021, the group's EP Your Choice was released.[99]
On July 19, 2021, all members of Seventeen renewed their contracts with Pledis Entertainment.[100]
On September 6, 2021, it was announced that Seventeen would be partnering up with 'Cigna' to help individuals accomplish their goals. Through the personal wellness coach 'TUNE H' platform, it aims to introduce exercise, nutrition, sleep, and mental care management to the younger generation digitally.[101]
On October 22, 2021, Seventeen released their ninth EP, Attacca, with lead single "Rock with You".[102] Attacca sold 2 million copies making it the group's 1st double million-seller album. [103]
On December 8, 2021, Seventeen released a Japanese special single titled Power of Love, with a message of support and healing that spring will come if we all have the power of love even in a cold and difficult situation like winter. This marks the end of the 'Power of Love' project.[104]
Members
Hip-hop team
S.Coups (에스쿱스) — group leader, hip-hop unit leader, rapper[105][106]
Wonwoo (원우) — rapper[105][106]
Mingyu (민규) — rapper[105][106]
Vernon (버논) — rapper[105][106]
Vocal team
Woozi (우지) — vocal unit leader, vocalist, producer[105][106]
Jeonghan (정한) — vocalist[105][106]
Joshua (조슈아) — vocalist[105][106]
DK / Dokyeom (도겸) — main vocalist[105][106]
Seungkwan (승관) — main vocalist[105][106]
Performance team
Hoshi (호시) — performance unit leader, vocalist, rapper[105][106]
Jun (준) — dancer, vocalist[105][106]
The8 (디에잇) — dancer, vocalist[105][106]
Dino (디노) — dancer, vocalist, rapper[105][106]
Sub-groups
Seventeen BSS
On March 21, 2018, members DK, Seungkwan, and Hoshi, debuted as a special unit called 'BSS' (Korean: 부석순) or BooSeokSoon, a common nickname for the three members together. The group released their debut single "Just Do It" and enjoyed a short promotion period.[107][108]
Awards and achievements
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Seventeen
Seventeen at the '2018 Asia Artist Awards'
Seventeen have won numerous awards both in South Korea and internationally. The group earned their first-ever music show win on May 4, 2016, for their single "Pretty U" on Show Champion, a music program that recognizes the week's most popular song in the country based on digital chart performance, album sales, and social media popularity.[109]
Seventeen earned three rookie awards in their debut year, and have earned 6 Bonsang (main prize), and 2 Daesang (grand prize) awards from various year-end award shows.[110][111][112] They have also gained Best Dance Performance Award for their outstanding choreography at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in 2017 and 2018.[113][114]
On October 28, 2020, Seventeen received a Prime Minister's Commendation at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, for their contribution to the development of South Korea's contemporary pop culture and arts.[115]
On April 29, 2021, Seventeen became one of the nominees of the 2021 Billboard Music Awards for Top Social Artist, together with other renowned artists in the music industry.[116]
In September 2021, Seventeen was awarded the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award at the '2021 Newsis Hallyu Expo'.[117]
Seventeen is the first-ever K-pop artist featured for MTV PUSH. A global campaign curated by MTV’s music and talent teams in both the U.S. and internationally.[118]
Other ventures
Endorsements
In 2016, Seventeen was appointed as official models for the American perfume brand CLEAN. The group was selected as the exclusive model because it matches the brand's image with the concept of cleanliness and innocence.[119]
On January 9, 2017, DD Chicken announced that they had selected Seventeen as their new model for 2017. According to the brand, the image of DD Chicken and Seventeen's passionate and refreshing image fit well together.[120] Seventeen was also chosen as new advertisement & marketing models for the uniform brand Elite, who announced that the group will start advertising and marketing activities as Elite models from the second half of this year.[121]
In September 2017, the sports brand DYNAFIT announced that it had selected Seventeen as its models, to introduce products such as training and daily wear that can be worn before and after exercise.[122] In December 2017, the global eco cosmetic brand The SAEM, announced that Seventeen, being loved both at home and abroad, were chosen as new advertising models. The group, through their innocent and youthful image, promoted various products including the skincare Urban Eco series.[123]
In August 2018, Seventeen have been selected as the new advertising models for the outdoor lifestyle brand Lafuma. According to the managing director of the brand, the group was selected as the exclusive model for the 2018 F/W season since the group's healthy and sophisticated image fits well with the direction of Lafuma.[124] In November 2018, Seventeen have been selected as advertising models for the chicken franchise NeNe Chicken, alongside their label-mates NU'EST W.[125]
On February 7, 2019, Seventeen were selected as advertising models for AO+ coloured lenses. The brand introduced Seventeen's special colour lenses that reflect the charms and characteristics of each member.[126] In 2019, Seventeen were chosen the Honorary Ambassadors for the Korea Brand & Content Expo 2019 in Dubai.[127] Also the same year, the group was appointed as "COEX Winter Festival" Ambassadors.[128]
On September 6, 2021, it was announced that Seventeen would be partnering up with Cigna to help individuals accomplish their goals. Through the personal wellness coach 'TUNE H' platform, it aims to introduce exercise, nutrition, sleep, and mental care management to the younger generation digitally.[129]
In October 2021, Lazada has named Seventeen as its first regional Happiness Ambassadors, ahead of its annual flagship 11.11 shopping festival. The group starred in Lazada's latest 11.11 film and they performed at Lazada's virtual concert on November 10, which also featured top local celebrities across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.[130]
Philanthropy
Ever since debuting in 2015, Seventeen has consistently celebrated their debut anniversaries by donating to charitable causes. In 2017, Seventeen participated in 'Letters from Angels' as part of its 15th year anniversary. The adoption campaign run by Korea's Social Welfare Society and photographer Seihon Cho focuses on bringing awareness to orphans and single mothers by displaying photos with celebrities to promote adoption.[131]
On their 3rd year anniversary, Seventeen team up with 1st Look magazine with personalized t-shirts made by the members for purchase, in which the proceeds will be donated to those in need.[132] [133]
Ahead of their 4th debut anniversary, Seventeen donated to a campaign by ChildFund Korea that provides housing support to children in need. The group made the donation under the name of their fan club, Carat. Mingyu and Seungkwan even personally designed the signboard that they’re going to give alongside their donation with drawings and calligraphy.[134]
On their 5th anniversary, Seventeen donated to children and adolescents in need, specifically supporting education for the youth, including educational mentoring for children of multicultural families, scholarships, and cultural and arts education.[135]
In 2020, Seventeen teams up with world-class jewelry designer Francesca Amfitheatrof for a limited edition eco-friendly bracelet called "The Tag". Thief and Heist, the designer's brand, named Seventeen as its second collaboration partner after globally-acclaimed pop star Elton John, showing the group's global recognition and popularity. The bracelets are made of recycled plastic and a portion of the proceeds were donated to the Plastic Bank organization that works hard to preserve the environment.[136]
On May 26, 2021, Pledis Entertainment revealed that the group had made a donation to the international humanitarian non-governmental organization Good Neighbors in order to assist children who have been victims of abuse. Seventeen’s donation will go towards the victims’ recovery and psychological treatment, in addition to supporting the improvement of their emotional stability and the restoration of their daily lives at home.[137]
Discography
Main article: Seventeen discography
Studio albums
Love & Letter (2016)
Teen, Age (2017)
An Ode (2019)
Filmography
Television
Year Title Network Notes Ref.
2015 Seventeen Project: Debut Big Plan MBC 7 episodes [16]
2016 Seventeen's One Fine Day 9 episodes [138]
2017 Seventeen's One Fine Day in Japan 8 episodes [139]
2018 SVT Club Mnet 8 episodes [140]
2021 Going Seventeen Treasure Island: 13 Raiders JTBC 2 pre-release episodes [141]
In the SOOP SVT ver. JTBC 4 highlight episodes [142]
Online shows
Year Title Network Notes Ref.
2012–2014 Seventeen TV Ustream 4 seasons, 68 episodes [143]
2015 Hoshi and Seungkwan's Andromeda AfreecaTV 26 episodes [144]
2017 Going Seventeen 2017 YouTube, V Live 29 episodes [145]
2018 Going Seventeen Spin-off YouTube V Live 24 episodes [146]
2019 Going Seventeen 2019 YouTube, V Live 28 episodes [147]
2020 Going Seventeen 2020 YouTube, Weverse 47 episodes [148]
IF Seventeen YouTube, Weverse 17 episodes
Seventeen: Hit The Road YouTube, Weverse Documentary, 15 episodes [149]
2021 Going Seventeen 2021 YouTube, Weverse 35 episodes [148]
In the SOOP SVT ver. Weverse 8 episodes [150]
Smash. House Smash. Japanese app-based video series [151]
2022 Going Seventeen 2022 YouTube, Weverse TBA
Concerts and tours
Main article: List of Seventeen concert tours
World tours
Diamond Edge (2017)
Ode to You (2019-2020)
Asia tours
Shining Diamonds (2016)
Ideal Cut (2018)
Japan tours
Japan Arena Tour 'SVT' (2018)
Japan Tour 'HARU' (2019)
Japan Dome Tour (2020) (Cancelled)
Online concerts
In-Complete (2021)
Power of Love (2021)History
2013–2015: Formation and early years
See also: Seventeen TV
Starting in 2013, Seventeen appeared in regular live broadcasts of a show called Seventeen TV on the online streaming platform UStream. The show had multiple seasons in which the trainees were introduced and shown practicing performances, with some seasons ending in Like Seventeen concerts.[14][15] Prior to debut, Seventeen also appeared in the reality TV show Seventeen Project: Big Debut Plan, broadcast on MBC between May 2–26, 2015. The show concluded with the group's debut showcase.[16]
Seventeen performing at the 2015 Summer K-POP Festival at the Seoul Plaza.
Seventeen debuted on May 26 with a live showcase televised by MBC. They were the first male K-pop group to debut with a one-hour live showcase on a major broadcasting channel, with label-mates Lizzy and Raina serving as MCs.[17] Three days later, their first EP 17 Carat was digitally released.[18] 17 Carat became the longest-charting K-pop album of the year in the US[19] and was the only rookie album to appear on Billboard's "10 Best K-Pop Albums of 2015" chart.[20][21]
On September 10, their second EP Boys Be was released, which would later become the highest selling rookie album of 2015.[22] The album's success earned the group awards at the Golden Disk Awards, Seoul Music Awards, and Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards.[23][24] Seventeen was also the only K-pop group on Billboard's "21 Under 21 2015: Music's Hottest Young Stars" list.[25][26]
Seventeen held a four-date concert series titled 2015 Like Seventeen – Boys Wish from 24 to 26 December as an end-of-year celebration in Seoul.[27] After the concerts' success, Seventeen held two related concerts the following February in 2016, entitled Like Seventeen – Boys Wish Encore Concert.[28]
2016: First studio album, first win and rising popularity
Seventeen's first full-length studio album Love & Letter was released on April 25, 2016. Besides success on domestic charts, the album charted on the Oricon Weekly Pop Album Chart in Japan.[29][30] Seventeen received their first win on a music show with the album's lead single "Pretty U".[31] Love & Letter was later re-released as a repackaged version on July 4 along with the lead single "Very Nice".[32][33] Promotions were immediately followed by Seventeen's 1st Asia Tour 2016 Shining Diamonds, which included venues in South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, and China.[34][35] On December 5, the group released their third EP Going Seventeen.[36][37]
2017: Breakthrough, 1st World Tour, and Teen Age
Seventeen performing "Don't Wanna Cry" at Dream Concert 2017.
Seventeen held six concerts in Japan between February 15–24 named 17 Japan Concert: Say The Name #Seventeen. The concerts attracted a total of 50,000 spectators despite the group not having officially debuted in Japan.[38] On April 1, Seventeen became the first idol group to have a second season of the show One Fine Day after filming the series during their stay in Japan. The second season was titled One Fine Day in Japan and was created in collaboration between South Korean broadcaster MBC and Japanese network Music On! TV.[39][40]
Seventeen's fourth EP Al1 was released on May 22, 2017.[41] It peaked at number one in Korea and sold over 330,000 copies by the end of the year.[42] The lead single "Don't Wanna Cry" became one of the group's most popular tracks with its music video becoming Seventeen's first music video to hit 200 million views on YouTube.[43] A series of videos titled 2017 Seventeen Project and three music videos subtitled Chapter 0.5 Before AL1 were subsequently uploaded.[44][45][46] The group completed their first world tour, 2017 Seventeen 1st World Tour "Diamond Edge", during which they visited thirteen cities in Asia and North America, on October 6.[47] On November 6, the group released their second full-length studio album Teen, Age.[48]
2018: Japanese debut, You Make My Day, and 'Ideal Cut' Tour
Seventeen released a special album on February 5, 2018, named Director's Cut.[49][50] Although Director's Cut contained all tracks from the previous Teen, Age album, it was promoted as a special album instead of a repackaged one due to the presence of four new tracks, including lead single "Thanks".[51][52] Five days later, Time magazine included Seventeen on their list of the six best K-pop groups to know about.[53]
Seventeen officially debuted in Japan on May 30 with their first Japanese mini-album We Make You.[54][55] Seventeen released their fifth EP You Make My Day on July 16. You Make My Day was their first release to be awarded with Platinum status.[56][57] Promotions for this album took place in between the Ideal Cut concerts in Seoul and concerts scheduled in other countries in Asia.[58][59]
2019: You Made My Dawn, 2nd World Tour, and An Ode
Seventeen released their sixth EP You Made My Dawn on January 21, 2019.[60][61][62] The title track "Home" was a significantly popular release, winning ten trophies on weekly music shows. The EP also attained two triple crowns which consist of three consecutive wins on any one weekly music show, and a grand slam which consists of winning trophies on Music Bank, Inkigayo, M Countdown, Show! Music Core, and Show Champion in a single promotion period.[63][64] On May 29, Seventeen released their first Japanese single "Happy Ending",[65] which peaked at #1 on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart[66] and went on to receive Platinum status from RIAJ.[67]
On June 24, Seventeen announced their world tour 'Ode To You' with stops in Asia, North America, and Europe. The last leg of this tour was later cancelled, presumably due to the COVID-19 pandemic[68] in 2020. Seventeen released the digital single "Hit" on August 5[69] as a pre-release for their upcoming third full-length studio album, An Ode.[70][71] Following its release on September 16, the album sold 700,000 copies in its first week,[72][73] and granted the group's first daesang or grand prize for Album of the Year.[74] It was also critically acclaimed as the best K-pop album of the year by Billboard.[75]
2020: International recognition, Heng:garæ, and Semicolon
Seventeen at the Semicolon online press conference.
On April 1, 2020, Seventeen released their second Japanese single "Fallin' Flower", which took the top spot on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart[76] and sold more than 400,000 copies in its first week, securing the first-place position on Billboard's Japan Hot 100 Chart.[77]
On May 13, Seventeen released the first installment of "Hit The Road", a documentary series posted on their YouTube channel. The documentary followed the group behind the scenes during their "Ode to You" tour.[78] On June 22, Seventeen released their seventh EP Heng:garæ.[79] Heng:garæ sold 1,000,000 copies in under a week, making Seventeen official 'million sellers' and granting them certifications from both the Hanteo and Gaon charts.[80][81][82] The album also charted well globally, with a no. 1 position on 27 iTunes Top Albums charts around the world.[83] On July 7, Heng:garæ took no. 1 on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart. Seventeen became the first foreign male artist in 12 years to do so, breaking the previous record set by the Backstreet Boys.[84]
On September 9, Seventeen released their second Japanese EP 24H. They were the third group to reach no. 1 on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart with four consecutive albums, a feat that was last achieved in 1977 by Scottish pop rock band Bay City Rollers.[85][86] On October 9, 24H gained platinum certification from RIAJ for selling over 250,000 copies.[87]
On October 19, Seventeen released their second special album Semicolon with lead single "Home;Run".[88] The album made headlines before its release after it was reported that more than a million copies had been sold in pre-orders alone, the second of the group's albums to reach the one-million mark.[89]
2021: US Promotions, Not Alone and 'Power of Love' project
In January 2021, Seventeen made their US television debut on CBS' 'The Late Late Show with James Corden', which aired on the 6th, performing their most recent single "Home;Run" from their Semicolon EP.[90] The performance video was released on the official YouTube channel and quickly surpassed 1 million views in just one day and received a warm response around the world.[91] On January 13, Seventeen performed their song "Left & Right" from their Heng:garæ EP on NBC's 'The Kelly Clarkson Show'.[92]
On April 21, 2021, Seventeen released their third Japanese single "Not Alone".[93] On May 14, "Not Alone" obtained official double-platinum certification from RIAJ after selling over 500,000 copies and has solidified their position as a global top-tier group.[94] Moreover, with the sales of "Not Alone", Seventeen has set a new record as the first overseas male artist in history ever to surpass 200,000 first-week sales with three consecutive Japanese singles, from the first single "Happy Ending" until the latest "Not Alone".[94] They prove their popularity in Japan by dominating Billboard Japan weekly singles sales chart 'JAPAN Top Singles Chart', the comprehensive song chart 'JAPAN Hot 100', and getting the first place in Oricon Daily and Weekly Singles Chart.[94] The single also charted 1st in 10 regions of iTunes Song Chart around the world.[95]
In May 2021, Seventeen announced that they are partnering with Geffen Records and Universal Music Group for U.S. and international distribution of their music.[96]
Seventeen announced their 'Power of Love' project and the release of their eighth EP Your Choice on June 18 through a concept trailer video.[97] Opening the first signal of the project, Seventeen released a unit digital single from two members of the hip-hop unit, Wonwoo and Mingyu, with the title "Bittersweet (Feat. Lee Hi)" on May 28.[98] On June 18, 2021, the group's EP Your Choice was released.[99]
On July 19, 2021, all members of Seventeen renewed their contracts with Pledis Entertainment.[100]
On September 6, 2021, it was announced that Seventeen would be partnering up with 'Cigna' to help individuals accomplish their goals. Through the personal wellness coach 'TUNE H' platform, it aims to introduce exercise, nutrition, sleep, and mental care management to the younger generation digitally.[101]
On October 22, 2021, Seventeen released their ninth EP, Attacca, with lead single "Rock with You".[102] Attacca sold 2 million copies making it the group's 1st double million-seller album. [103]
On December 8, 2021, Seventeen released a Japanese special single titled Power of Love, with a message of support and healing that spring will come if we all have the power of love even in a cold and difficult situation like winter. This marks the end of the 'Power of Love' project.[104]
Members
Hip-hop team
S.Coups (에스쿱스) — group leader, hip-hop unit leader, rapper[105][106]
Wonwoo (원우) — rapper[105][106]
Mingyu (민규) — rapper[105][106]
Vernon (버논) — rapper[105][106]
Vocal team
Woozi (우지) — vocal unit leader, vocalist, producer[105][106]
Jeonghan (정한) — vocalist[105][106]
Joshua (조슈아) — vocalist[105][106]
DK / Dokyeom (도겸) — main vocalist[105][106]
Seungkwan (승관) — main vocalist[105][106]
Performance team
Hoshi (호시) — performance unit leader, vocalist, rapper[105][106]
Jun (준) — dancer, vocalist[105][106]
The8 (디에잇) — dancer, vocalist[105][106]
Dino (디노) — dancer, vocalist, rapper[105][106]
Sub-groups
Seventeen BSS
On March 21, 2018, members DK, Seungkwan, and Hoshi, debuted as a special unit called 'BSS' (Korean: 부석순) or BooSeokSoon, a common nickname for the three members together. The group released their debut single "Just Do It" and enjoyed a short promotion period.[107][108]
Awards and achievements
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Seventeen
Seventeen at the '2018 Asia Artist Awards'
Seventeen have won numerous awards both in South Korea and internationally. The group earned their first-ever music show win on May 4, 2016, for their single "Pretty U" on Show Champion, a music program that recognizes the week's most popular song in the country based on digital chart performance, album sales, and social media popularity.[109]
Seventeen earned three rookie awards in their debut year, and have earned 6 Bonsang (main prize), and 2 Daesang (grand prize) awards from various year-end award shows.[110][111][112] They have also gained Best Dance Performance Award for their outstanding choreography at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in 2017 and 2018.[113][114]
On October 28, 2020, Seventeen received a Prime Minister's Commendation at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, for their contribution to the development of South Korea's contemporary pop culture and arts.[115]
On April 29, 2021, Seventeen became one of the nominees of the 2021 Billboard Music Awards for Top Social Artist, together with other renowned artists in the music industry.[116]
In September 2021, Seventeen was awarded the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award at the '2021 Newsis Hallyu Expo'.[117]
Seventeen is the first-ever K-pop artist featured for MTV PUSH. A global campaign curated by MTV’s music and talent teams in both the U.S. and internationally.[118]
Other ventures
Endorsements
In 2016, Seventeen was appointed as official models for the American perfume brand CLEAN. The group was selected as the exclusive model because it matches the brand's image with the concept of cleanliness and innocence.[119]
On January 9, 2017, DD Chicken announced that they had selected Seventeen as their new model for 2017. According to the brand, the image of DD Chicken and Seventeen's passionate and refreshing image fit well together.[120] Seventeen was also chosen as new advertisement & marketing models for the uniform brand Elite, who announced that the group will start advertising and marketing activities as Elite models from the second half of this year.[121]
In September 2017, the sports brand DYNAFIT announced that it had selected Seventeen as its models, to introduce products such as training and daily wear that can be worn before and after exercise.[122] In December 2017, the global eco cosmetic brand The SAEM, announced that Seventeen, being loved both at home and abroad, were chosen as new advertising models. The group, through their innocent and youthful image, promoted various products including the skincare Urban Eco series.[123]
In August 2018, Seventeen have been selected as the new advertising models for the outdoor lifestyle brand Lafuma. According to the managing director of the brand, the group was selected as the exclusive model for the 2018 F/W season since the group's healthy and sophisticated image fits well with the direction of Lafuma.[124] In November 2018, Seventeen have been selected as advertising models for the chicken franchise NeNe Chicken, alongside their label-mates NU'EST W.[125]
On February 7, 2019, Seventeen were selected as advertising models for AO+ coloured lenses. The brand introduced Seventeen's special colour lenses that reflect the charms and characteristics of each member.[126] In 2019, Seventeen were chosen the Honorary Ambassadors for the Korea Brand & Content Expo 2019 in Dubai.[127] Also the same year, the group was appointed as "COEX Winter Festival" Ambassadors.[128]
On September 6, 2021, it was announced that Seventeen would be partnering up with Cigna to help individuals accomplish their goals. Through the personal wellness coach 'TUNE H' platform, it aims to introduce exercise, nutrition, sleep, and mental care management to the younger generation digitally.[129]
In October 2021, Lazada has named Seventeen as its first regional Happiness Ambassadors, ahead of its annual flagship 11.11 shopping festival. The group starred in Lazada's latest 11.11 film and they performed at Lazada's virtual concert on November 10, which also featured top local celebrities across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.[130]
Philanthropy
Ever since debuting in 2015, Seventeen has consistently celebrated their debut anniversaries by donating to charitable causes. In 2017, Seventeen participated in 'Letters from Angels' as part of its 15th year anniversary. The adoption campaign run by Korea's Social Welfare Society and photographer Seihon Cho focuses on bringing awareness to orphans and single mothers by displaying photos with celebrities to promote adoption.[131]
On their 3rd year anniversary, Seventeen team up with 1st Look magazine with personalized t-shirts made by the members for purchase, in which the proceeds will be donated to those in need.[132] [133]
Ahead of their 4th debut anniversary, Seventeen donated to a campaign by ChildFund Korea that provides housing support to children in need. The group made the donation under the name of their fan club, Carat. Mingyu and Seungkwan even personally designed the signboard that they’re going to give alongside their donation with drawings and calligraphy.[134]
On their 5th anniversary, Seventeen donated to children and adolescents in need, specifically supporting education for the youth, including educational mentoring for children of multicultural families, scholarships, and cultural and arts education.[135]
In 2020, Seventeen teams up with world-class jewelry designer Francesca Amfitheatrof for a limited edition eco-friendly bracelet called "The Tag". Thief and Heist, the designer's brand, named Seventeen as its second collaboration partner after globally-acclaimed pop star Elton John, showing the group's global recognition and popularity. The bracelets are made of recycled plastic and a portion of the proceeds were donated to the Plastic Bank organization that works hard to preserve the environment.[136]
On May 26, 2021, Pledis Entertainment revealed that the group had made a donation to the international humanitarian non-governmental organization Good Neighbors in order to assist children who have been victims of abuse. Seventeen’s donation will go towards the victims’ recovery and psychological treatment, in addition to supporting the improvement of their emotional stability and the restoration of their daily lives at home.[137]
Discography
Main article: Seventeen discography
Studio albums
Love & Letter (2016)
Teen, Age (2017)
An Ode (2019)
Filmography
Television
Year Title Network Notes Ref.
2015 Seventeen Project: Debut Big Plan MBC 7 episodes [16]
2016 Seventeen's One Fine Day 9 episodes [138]
2017 Seventeen's One Fine Day in Japan 8 episodes [139]
2018 SVT Club Mnet 8 episodes [140]
2021 Going Seventeen Treasure Island: 13 Raiders JTBC 2 pre-release episodes [141]
In the SOOP SVT ver. JTBC 4 highlight episodes [142]
Online shows
Year Title Network Notes Ref.
2012–2014 Seventeen TV Ustream 4 seasons, 68 episodes [143]
2015 Hoshi and Seungkwan's Andromeda AfreecaTV 26 episodes [144]
2017 Going Seventeen 2017 YouTube, V Live 29 episodes [145]
2018 Going Seventeen Spin-off YouTube V Live 24 episodes [146]
2019 Going Seventeen 2019 YouTube, V Live 28 episodes [147]
2020 Going Seventeen 2020 YouTube, Weverse 47 episodes [148]
IF Seventeen YouTube, Weverse 17 episodes
Seventeen: Hit The Road YouTube, Weverse Documentary, 15 episodes [149]
2021 Going Seventeen 2021 YouTube, Weverse 35 episodes [148]
In the SOOP SVT ver. Weverse 8 episodes [150]
Smash. House Smash. Japanese app-based video series [151]
2022 Going Seventeen 2022 YouTube, Weverse TBA
Concerts and tours
Main article: List of Seventeen concert tours
World tours
Diamond Edge (2017)
Ode to You (2019-2020)
Asia tours
Shining Diamonds (2016)
Ideal Cut (2018)
Japan tours
Japan Arena Tour 'SVT' (2018)
Japan Tour 'HARU' (2019)
Japan Dome Tour (2020) (Cancelled)
Online concerts
In-Complete (2021)
Power of Love (2021)
