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If you’re a K-pop fan, you already know the name Seventeen. Comprising 13 members—S. Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon and Dino—the group officially debuted in 2015. Today they’re known as one of the top self-producing K-pop bands, meaning all of the members have a major role in the creative process, including songwriting, producing and choreography. In 2023, Seventeen broke records with 11 million album sales in the first nine months of the year between their EP FML and their fourth studio album, Face the Sun. The group’s popularity is already clear in South Korea; the band’s single “Super” spent 12 weeks on the South Korea Songs chart, peaking at the fifth position, while “God of Music” appeared for five weeks, peaking at No.…

Seventeen’s fans celebrate the group for being self-producing idols, a trend that’s been gaining momentum in recent years. While Woozi serves as the main songwriter, each member plays a key role in the creation of their music. So, it’s no surprise that they’ve experimented with genres and styles. Here, we explore 10 of Seventeen’s best-loved songs. “ADORE U” Album: 17 Carat Release: 2015 “Adore U” is the lead single of Seventeen’s debut EP, 17 Carat. A pure pop jam, the track is light and upbeat with a music video to match as the members dance in perfect unison against a soothing pastel background. Naturally, it’s a love song, with lyrics that tell of falling in love and confessing those affections: “Even if my lips are dry, I need to say this…

Seventeen made its official debut in 2015, but the process of forming the group began in 2012 with South Korean entertainment company Pledis Entertainment (which in 2020 was acquired by majority shareholder Hybe Corp., the company behind fellow K-pop phenomena BTS) and the series Seventeen TV. The online streaming show ran for two years and introduced viewers to the K-pop trainees as they progressed through the rigorous idol process. The reality TV show Seventeen Project: Debut Big Plan aired from May 2–26, 2015, on MBC Music, culminating with the band’s official debut showcase. Since then, Seventeen has kept a nonstop schedule, releasing four studio albums, two compilations, 12 Korean EPs and 22 singles, as well as embarking on four world tours, two tours of Asia, three tours of Japan, and…

1 On what Chinese reality show did The8 serve as a dance mentor? a. Idol Producer b. Shake It Up c. Street Dance of China d. Hot-Blood Dance Crew 2. Who is the main musical inspiration for the vocal team? a. Woozi b. Seungkwan c. DK d. Jeonghan 3. By what year did all 13 of the members have songwriting credits? a. 2015 b. 2016 c. 2017 d. 2018 4. In addition to The Pye-Dog, what movie was Jun in? a. The Legend Is Born: IP Man b. Kung Fu Hustle c. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon d. Three Kingdoms 5. What was the last stop of the “Ode to You” tour before it was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic? a. Los Angeles, California b. Manila, Philippines c. Berlin, Germany d. Osaka,…

Seventeen’s 13 members are organized into three main subunits—hip-hop (S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, Vernon), vocal (Woozi, Jeonghan, Joshua, DK, Seungkwan) and performance (Hoshi, Jun, The8, Dino)—wherein members specialize in rapping, singing and dancing, respectively. This model gives each person a chance to shine for both recordings and choreography. The members also appear in other combinations, including a leaders subunit (comprising the leaders of the main subunits) and the breakoff group BSS—a three-member subunit comprising DK, Hoshi and Seungkwan. But who are they as individuals? Get to know them all here. 1: S.COUPS Full Name: Choi Seungcheol Birthdate: Aug. 8, 1995 Subunit: Hip-hop (Leader) The general leader of Seventeen and the eldest member of the group, he was born in Daegu, South Korea, and attended the School of Performing Arts Seoul. He trained…

With a fanbase of Carats that spans the world, numerous awards and nominations to their name, sold-out shows, and more than 10 million album copies purchased in the first nine months of 2023 alone, Seventeen has already achieved great heights. The band’s 11th EP, Seventeenth Heaven, peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and also set a new record with 5.2 million copies in preorder sales before its release in October 2023, breaking a record set by their 10th EP, FML, which had preorder sales of 4.67 million copies in April 2023 and had been their highest charting release. As usual, Woozi spearheaded the production of Seventeenth Heaven’s eight tracks, collaborating with artist/producer Bumzu, as well as Seventeen bandmates S. Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu and Vernon. The album’s title is…