They perform as one group and are divided into three units—hip-hop, vocal, and performance—each with a different area of specialization, and have also produced four sub-units;BSS,JxW,HxW andCxM. Throughout their career, they have collectively received renown for theirconcert tours and other live performances, to the extent of being labeled "Performance Kings", "K-pop Performance Powerhouse" and "Kings of Synchronization" by domestic and international media outlets.[2][3][4][5]
The name Seventeen is derived from the expression "13 members + 3 teams + 1 group", representing how the 13 members are divided into three different teams and come together to form one cohesive group.[6][7] The name originally referred to how 17 members (with the other 4 former pre-debut trainees—Jang Do-yoon,Samuel Kim, Shin Dong-jin, and Yao Mingming)—planned to debut.[8] It is often abbreviated to "SVT" by the group in marketing and events[9][10] and by local and international media,[11] stemming from the first consonants in each syllable of the word.[12]
The official name of Seventeen'sfan club is "Carat" (Korean: 캐럿), as announced at a concert on February 14, 2016.[13] Named afterthe measurement unit for diamonds, it is a reference to their debut EP17 Carat and its opening song "Shining Diamond".[14][15] Seventeen has a global fan club hosted viaWeverse[16] and a Japan-specific fan club.[17]
Since 2013, Seventeen appeared in regular live broadcasts of a series calledSeventeen TV on the online streaming platformUStream. The show aired for multiple seasons, in which trainees were introduced and shown practicing for performances, with some seasons culminating with Like Seventeen concerts.[18][19] Immediately prior to their debut, Seventeen appeared in the reality television showSeventeen Project: Big Debut Plan onMBC from May 2 to 26, 2015, which detailed the group's final preparations.[20]
Seventeen performing at the 2015 Summer K-pop Festival at theSeoul Plaza.
Seventeen's official debut came at the end ofSeventeen Project: Big Debut Plan, with a live showcase televised by MBC on May 26, with labelmatesLizzy andRaina serving asMCs.[21] Three days later, Seventeen's first extended play (EP)17 Carat was released digitally.[22]17 Carat became the longest-charting K-pop album of the year in the US[23] and was the only rookie album to appear onBillboard's "10 Best K-pop Albums of 2015" list.[24][25][21]
On September 10, Seventeen released their second EPBoys Be, which later became the highest-selling rookie album of the year.[26] The EP's success earned the group awards at theGolden Disk Awards,Seoul Music Awards, andGaon Chart K-pop Awards.[27] Seventeen became the only K-pop group onBillboard's "21 Under 21 2015: Music's Hottest Young Stars" list.[28][29] Seventeen held a four-show concert series in Seoul titled "Like Seventeen – Boys Wish" from December 24 to 26 as a year-end celebration.[30] After the concerts' success, the group held two encore concerts in the following February.[31]
Seventeen's first studio albumLove & Letter was released on April 25, 2016. In addition to success on domestic charts, the album charted on the Oricon Weekly Pop Album Chart in Japan.[32][33] Seventeen received their first win on adomestic music show with the album's lead single, "Pretty U".[34]Love & Letter was later re-released on July 4 with the lead single "Very Nice".[35][36] Promotions were immediately followed bytheir first concert tour, which included venues in South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia.[37] On December 5, the group released their third EP,Going Seventeen with lead single "Boom Boom" (붐붐).[38][39]
Seventeen performing "Don't Wanna Cry" at Dream Concert 2017.
Seventeen embarked on the Say The Name #Seventeen tour in Japan between February 15 and 24, 2017. The shows attracted 50,000 spectators despite the group not having officially debuted in the country.[40] On April 1, Seventeen filmed a second season of the showOne Fine Day, detailing their stay in Japan. The second season was titledOne Fine Day in Japan and created in collaboration between South Korean broadcasterMBC and Japanese networkMusic On! TV.[41]
Seventeen's fourth EPAl1 was released on May 22.[42] It peaked at number one in South Korea and sold over 330,000 copies by the end of the year.[43] The lead single "Don't Wanna Cry" became one of the group's most popular tracks, with its music video becoming Seventeen's first to reach 200 million views onYouTube.[44] Later, a series of videos titled "2017 Seventeen Project" and three music videos subtitled "Chapter 0.5 Before AL1" were uploaded to the platform.[45][46][47] The group completed the Diamond Edge tour on October 6, which visited thirteen cities across Asia and North America.[48] On November 6, the group released their second studio album,Teen, Age.[49] Seventeen released a repackage ofTeen, Age on February 5, 2018, titledDirector's Cut, featuring lead single "Thanks".[50] Five days later,Time magazine included Seventeen on their list of the six best K-pop groups to know.[51]
Seventeen performing "Oh My!" At You Make My Day Showcase in 2018
Seventeen officially debuted in Japan on May 30 with their first Japanese EPWe Make You.[52] They released their fifth Korean EPYou Make My Day on July 16, with the lead single "Oh My!".[53] The EP became the group's first to be certified platinum domestically.[54][55] Promotions for the album took place in between the Ideal Cut tour concerts in Seoul and the tour concerts in other countries.[11][56]
Seventeen released their sixth EPYou Made My Dawn on January 21, 2019.[57] The lead single "Home" won ten trophies on weekly music shows, including at least one win on each program.[58][59] On May 29, Seventeen released their first Japanese single album, "Happy Ending",[60] which peaked at number one on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart[61] and was certified platinum by theRecording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).[62] On June 24, Seventeen announced theOde to You World Tour, with stops in Asia, North America, and Europe, although the last leg of the tour was cancelled due to theCOVID-19 pandemic[63] in 2020. Seventeen released the digital single "Hit" on August 5,[64] ahead of their third studio albumAn Ode on September 16.[65] The album sold 700,000 copies in its first week[66][67] and won the group their first Daesang (grand prize) for Album of the Year.[68] It was also named the best K-pop album of the year byBillboard.[69]
2020–2021: Contract renewal and "Power of Love" project
On April 1, 2020, Seventeen released their second Japanese single "Fallin' Flower", which debuted atop on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart[70] and sold more than 400,000 copies in its first week, securing first place on theBillboard Japan Hot 100 Chart.[71] On May 13, Seventeen released the first installment ofHit The Road, a documentary series on their YouTube channel following the group behind the scenes of their Ode to You tour.[72]
Seventeen performing a chant for "Ready to Love" in 2021
On June 22, Seventeen released their seventh EP,Heng:garæ.[73] It sold one million copies in under one week, making Seventeen official "million sellers" and earning them certifications from both the Hanteo and Gaon charts.[74][75][76] It charted at number one on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart for a second week, making Seventeen the first international male artist to do so since theBackstreet Boys over 12 years ago.[77] On September 9, Seventeen released their second Japanese EP,24H, becoming the third group ever to reach number one on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart with four consecutive albums, a feat last achieved in 1977 by Scottish pop rock bandBay City Rollers.[78][79]24H was later certified platinum by the RIAJ for selling over 250,000 copies.[62] On October 19, Seventeen released their tenth EP,Semicolon, marketed as a "special album" with lead single "Home;Run".[80] To promote the single, the group made their US television debut with a performance of "Home;Run" on CBS'The Late Late Show with James Corden.[81]
On April 21, 2021, Seventeen released their third Japanese single, "Not Alone".[82] On May 14, the song was certified double-platinum by the RIAJ for selling over 500,000 copies.[83] On May 18, they announced their "Power of Love" project, as well as the release of their ninth EPYour Choice through a concept trailer video.[84] At the same time, they signed withGeffen Records andUniversal Music Group for US and international distribution of their music.[85] For the first phase of the "Power of Love" project, Seventeen released a digital single performed by Wonwoo and Mingyu, titled "Bittersweet" and featuringLee Hi, on May 28.[86]Your Choice was released on June 18, alongside lead single "Ready to Love".[87] On July 19,Pledis Entertainment announced that all members of Seventeen had renewed their contracts.[88]
On October 22, Seventeen released their eighth EPAttacca with lead single "Rock with You".[89]Attacca sold two million copies, making it the group's first double million-selling album.[90] On December 8, Seventeen marked the end of their "Power of Love" project by releasing a Japanese single of the same name.[91][92]
On April 15, 2022, Seventeen released an English-language digital single titled "Darl+ing" ahead of their fourth studio album,Face the Sun. The album was released on May 27 with the lead single "Hot".[93][94] They also released their first film,Seventeen Power of Love: The Movie, in worldwide theaters on April 20 and 23 (excluding France and Japan, where it was released on April 21 and 29, respectively).[95]
Seventeen performing in Seoul during the Be The Sun tour, June 2022
On May 7 and 8, Seventeen held their Japanese Fan meeting 'Hanabi' atSaitama Super Arena, their first offline performance in the country in two and a half years.[96] In the same month, Pledis Entertainment announced theBe The Sun World Tour, Seventeen's third world tour, and their first tour after COVID-19. The tour started with performances at theGocheok Sky Dome in Seoul in June before continuing on to a North American leg, consisting of 12 shows in arenas across the US and Canada from August 10 to September 6.[97] Additional shows in Jakarta, Bangkok, Manila, and Singapore were held from September 24 to October 13,[98] and the Japan leg for the Be the Sun tour was confirmed in June 2022. The group performed six shows in domes across Japan includingKyocera Dome Osaka,Tokyo Dome, andVantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi.[99]
On July 18, 2022, Seventeen released the repackaged version of their fourth studio album,Sector 17, along with its lead single "_World".[100] A remixed version of the song featuring English singerAnne-Marie was later released on August 26.[101] On November 9, Seventeen released their third Japanese EP,Dream.[102] The next month, the group made their first appearance at an American festival, performing on the LA3C festival's main stage atLos Angeles State Historic Park on December 10.[103] Two final shows were held for the Be the Sun tour in Asia—December 17 atPhilippine Arena and December 28 atGelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium—making Seventeen the first K-pop acts to hold their own concerts in the venues.[104]
On April 24, 2023, Seventeen released their eleventh Korean EP,FML.[105] The EP recorded 4.6 million pre-orders,[106] and became the best-selling album in history, with 3.9 million first-day sales and 4.5 million first-week sales.[107] The EP included two lead singles, "Super" and "F*ck My Life". The group later re-released eight of their previous out-of-print albums on June 16.[108]
On July 21 and 22, Seventeen held a two-day concert at theGocheok Sky Dome to begin theFollow Tour.[109] The tour went on to five cities across Japan,[110] and later expanded to Bangkok, Bulacan, and Macau.[111] Alongside the Japanese dome tour, Seventeen released a Japanese-languagebest of album titledAlways Yours on August 23.[112] The group began promotions for their twelfth EPSeventeenth Heaven, later released on October 23, by announcing a street pop-up event called "Seventeen Street" in Seoul.[113] The EP had over 5.2 million pre-orders, making it the most pre-ordered K-pop album in history.[114] Upon its release, the EP's lead single "God of Music" debuted at number one on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart for the week of October 22 to 28, 2023,[115] becoming Seventeen's first song to top the chart.[116] On November 29, the group earned its firstMAMA Awards daesang forAlbum of the Year.[117]
2024–present: 10th anniversary,Happy Burstday, and member hiatuses
Seventeen performing "Maestro" at Glastonbury Festival in June 2024
On January 6, 2024, Seventeen won three major awards in theGolden Disc Awards.[118] On January 13 and 14 of the same year, Seventeen became the first K-pop group to perform a concert at thePhilippine Sports Stadium inBulacan, Philippines.[119][120] From March to May, the group held the encore leg of their Follow Tour, with performances at stadia inIncheon and Seoul, South Korea; andOsaka andYokohama, Japan.[121] The group released acompilation album titled17 Is Right Here featuring their Korean-language singles to date on April 29, supported by the new single "Maestro".[122]
Seventeen performed on the Pyramid Stage atGlastonbury Festival 2024, becoming the first K-pop act in history to appear at the festival, on June 28. Their set was well received by attendees and critics such asNME, who rated the performance five stars, commenting that "what start[ed] as an introduction to a group largely unfamiliar to the crowd end[ed] in giddy jubilation, with the previously uninitiated leaving the field swept up by the boundless energy pouring off the stage."[123][124]
On July 24, 2024, Seventeen announced theRight Here World Tour, which began in October 2024 in Seoul.[125] On August 12, Pledis announced that Jeonghan wouldenlist in the South Korean military on September 26, ahead of the release of the group's forthcoming EP in October, and that Jun would be taking a break from group activities in South Korea in favor of acting work in China, ahead of the group's scheduled performance atLollapalooza Berlin on September 8.[126] Seventeen performed at the festival's main stage, becoming the first K-pop act to headline the German edition of the festival.[127] The set was well received by fans and critics.[128][127]
Joshua accepting a certificate of recognition from LA City CouncilwomanKaty Yaroslavsky
Seventeen released their thirteenth EPSpill the Feels on October 14, alongside the lead single "Love, Money, Fame" featuringDJ Khaled.[129] On November 11, the group digitally released "Shohikigen", with a physical release on November 27.[130] The group made their US stadium debut on November 9 atBMO Stadium inLos Angeles.[131] While in Los Angeles, theLA City Council honored the group for its contribution to music and youth empowerment, with Los Angeles native Joshua accepting the award on behalf of the group.[132]
In January 2025, Seventeen were featured on the song "Bad Influence", produced by American record producer and fashion designerPharrell Williams, for the soundtrack of theLouis Vuitton FW 2025 show in Paris.[133] As a tribute to their fans on February 14, the group released "Encircled".[134] On April 3, Wonwoo became the second member of the group to begin his enlistment period.[135][136] The following day, Seventeen became the first K-pop act to perform atPa'l Norte inMonterrey.[137]
Seventeen's fifth studio album,Happy Burstday, was released on May 26, the group's tenth anniversary, including the participation of all thirteen members.[138] The group also hinted at the announcement of a new tour and the debut of a new sub-unit.[139][140] A day before the album's official release, Seventeen performed a showcase to an audience of 100,000 at theJamsu Bridge in Seoul, includingHappy Burstday's lead single, "Thunder".[141]
Woozi and Hoshi began their military services on September 15 and 16, respectively, following the completion of the pair'sWarning Tour.[142] The nine remaining members of the group embarked on the group's sixth concert tour, theNew World Tour.[143] The8, Mingyu, and Vernon were credited as Seventeen on a remix ofPinkPantheress' "Illegal", released October 10.[144] On October 15, Seventeen announcedSeventeen: Our Chapter, a documentary TV series on Disney+ chronicling the group's ten year history.[145]
On March 21, 2018, DK, Seungkwan, and Hoshi debuted as a sub-unit calledBSS or "BooSeokSoon" (부석순), a combination of the members' names. They released their first single "Just Do It" and promoted for a brief period.[150][151]
In January 2023, Pledis announced that BSS would return after five years with their first single albumSecond Wind on February 6.[152] It was led by its lead single, "Fighting", featuringLee Young-ji.[153] On the first day of its release,Second Wind sold over 478,000 copies, breaking the first-week sales record for an album released by a K-pop band sub-unit.[154] BSS earned their first ever music show award on February 15, for "Fighting" on theMBC M'sShow Champion.[155]
On May 20, 2024, a single album titledThis Man was announced, featuring Jeonghan and Wonwoo asJxW.[157] The album was released on June 17 with the lead single "Last Night", and a solo song from each member.[158] Within a week of its release, This Man recorded 787,046 copies, setting a new first-week sales record for an album by a K-pop sub-unit.[159] The album peaked at number 3 on South Korea'sCircle Album Chart.[160]
Hoshi and Woozi first released music together with "Bring It", ab-side song from their group's 2017 albumTeen, Age.[161] On February 18, 2025, Pledis announced the official debut of a third sub-unit to be composed of Hoshi and Woozi. The pair's debut single albumBeam was released on March 10,[162] consisting of three songs including the lead single "96ers" (동갑내기).[163] The album debuted at number 2 on the Circle Album Chart and number 3 on Japan'sOricon Albums Chart.[164][165]
Ahead of the release ofHappy Burstday, Seventeen announced that a new sub-unit would be debuting in 2025.[139] The unit was confirmed to be made up of Hip-hop team members S.Coups and Mingyu,[166] with the unit name CxM.[167] Their debut EP,Hype Vibes, was released on September 29.[168] The EP includes six songs, including a collaboration with American rapperLay Bankz titled "5, 4, 3 (Pretty Woman)".[169]
Clockwise from upper left: Hoshi for "Spider", Woozi for "Ruby", Dino for "Wait", and Vernon for "Black Eye".
Outside of their digital singles and soundtrack appearances, members of Seventeen began releasing singles in 2021 as part of the group's project, The Thirteen Tapes.[171] Since 2021, four members have released their installments.
Hoshi released "Spider" on April 2, 2021. "Spider" features R&B sounds and an acrobatic choreography to match the song's title.[172] Woozi released the next single "Ruby" on January 3, 2022.[173] The fully English track features a rock sound.[174] The third member to release a single was Vernon, with "Black Eye" on December 23, 2022.[175] Dino was the fourth member, with "Wait," released on November 27, 2023, featuring a high-energy dance-pop melody.[176]
Seventeen have worked on multipleOSTs, appearing more often as individual members but occasionally as a full group. Some select media that the group has contributed to include South Korean television shows, such asTwenty-Five Twenty-One andFalling into Your Smile, and the web dramaA-Teen.[177][178]
Jun and The8 have released music in Chinese, including Jun's "Limbo," which was released on September 23, 2022,[179] and The8's "Side By Side," which was released on April 13, 2021.[180] Jeonghan has released music in Japanese, with "Dream", a non-album single, released in both Japanese and Korean.[181]
Since their debut, Seventeen have been heavily involved in their creative process. Woozi has written and produced each of the band's tracks, with contribution from other members. The group's choreography has also largely been influenced by performance team leader Hoshi. This has contributed to the group's distinctive musical style, with each comeback characterized by a new sound.[182] Woozi explained in an interview withThe Korean Herald, "Our participation ... went much further than just contributing our opinions. The leaders of the three unit groups went to every album production meeting to make sure that we could tell our own story."[21]
With a desire to bring a new sound and style with each comeback, Seventeen has explored different genres in their music. However, despite the different genre shifts and experimental forms they take with their music, the group shares their goal is to be authentic and honest with the music they share.[183]
Seventeen's self-producing nature enables them to be authentic in their music and better connect with fans. Their lyrics range from a variety of topics as self-producing allows the group to write and sing their own verses. For example, the group's hip-hop unit, composed of S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon, often write and implement their styles into their songs. In an interview withBillboard, Wonwoo positively commented on the process: "It adds a great extent of diversity within the track, and it's fun because we all sound very different and each have a very different [verse]."[183]
"Since the very beginning, every time before we release our music, we come together for a meeting and discuss what story we want to tell, what narrative fits us right now, and what the public wants to hear. We then personalize these ideas. It's always been like that,"
Wanting listeners to relate to their music, the group has stated their intention to show that they face the same issues and experiences that their fans encounter.[184] Their songs cover a variety of themes, including perseverance through life's struggles, finding comfort in others' company,[185] celebrating one's accomplishments, and reaching new heights.[186] The group members have also admitted to pulling inspiration from everyday real-life experiences and musical role models, among others.[187][184]
As K-pop artists, Seventeen's music and performances cater to both Korean and international audiences. In addition to their core discography, they have released Japanese songs such as "Fallin' Flower" and "Not Alone", alongside Japanese-language versions of previously released songs.[188] In 2023, they releasedAlways Yours, a compilation album featuring all of their Japanese releases to date.[189] In 2024, they released17 Is Right Here, an equivalent compilation of Korean releases which included Korean-language versions of the group's Japanese songs.[190]
In 2022, Seventeen released their first full English song, "Darl+ing", off theirFace the Sun album.[93] "Even if we released – like beforehand – all Korean songs, they would try to interpret it and translate it in order to understand our lyrics. It was kind of like a thank you gift to our Carats," Joshua said in aGrammy interview when discussing "Darl+ing."[187] In 2023, they worked with music producerMarshmello to release "SOS", another fully English song.[191] Seventeen has released songs in Chinese. During a concert in Macau, the group performed a new song titled "相遇的意义" (lit. 'The Meaning of Meeting'); they have also released Chinese versions of their Korean tracks.[192]
Seventeen's performances often feature intricate choreography. They frequently use their bigger group size to their advantage to create formations and tell a story through their dances.[150] Hoshi often co-choreographs pieces for the team, with contributions from the other three members of the unit.[193] The group is also well known for their dance synchronization.[194]
On October 13, 2016, Seventeen was announced as models for the American perfume brand Clean.[195] On January 9, 2017, DD Chicken announced that they selected Seventeen as their new models for the year.[196] In April 2017, Seventeen were chosen as new advertisement models for the uniform brand Elite, announcing that the group would start advertising and marketing activities for the brand from the second half of the year.[197] On September 29, sports brand Dynafit announced that it selected Seventeen as models.[198] On December 1, Global Eco cosmetic brand The Saem announced Seventeen as its new advertising models to promote products such as the Urban Eco skincare series.[199]
On August 31, 2018, Seventeen were selected as new advertising models for the outdoor lifestyle brandLafuma.[200] On November 1, Seventeen were selected as advertising models for the chicken franchiseNene Chicken alongside labelmatesNU'EST W.[201] On February 7, 2019, Seventeen were selected as advertising models for AO+ colored lenses, introducing special color lenses for each member.[202] On September 23, Seventeen were chosen as honorary ambassadors for the Korea Brand & Content Expo 2019 in Dubai.[203] On December 5, the group were appointed ambassadors for theCOEX Winter Festival.[204]
Seventeen for Apple in 2022
On September 6, 2021, it was announced that Seventeen would be partnering withCigna to help individuals accomplish their goals via the personal wellness coach Tune H platform.[205] On October 19,Lazada named Seventeen as their first regional happiness ambassadors, ahead of its annual flagship 11.11 shopping festival. The group starred in Lazada's 11.11 film and performed at its virtual concert on November 10.[206] In April 2022, Seventeen collaborated withApple helping global fans experience their music in more creative ways. The group became the first K-pop artist to participate in the company's remix session program to commemorate the opening of a new Apple store inMyeong-dong, South Korea and the release of Seventeen's digital single "Darl+ing" on April 15.[207][208]
In May 2024, Seventeen was announced as the global ambassador for Thai beverage brand Mogu Mogu, who appointed the group as the face of its "Sip Chew Feel" campaign.[209] In May 2025, the group was selected to be the first-ever global ambassador for South Korean food brandBibigo under its "Taste What's Beyond" campaign.[210]
Starting in 2024, Seventeen released two personally designed homeware collections in collaboration with South Korean department store franchiseShinsegae; both collections were displayed in the store's Gangnam branch.[211] In July 2025, Seventeen celebrated the group's tenth anniversary by partnering with Japanese collectible brandBearbrick to release a limited edition collection featuring a total of 26 figures, with each of the group's 13 members designing two Bearbrick models.[212] In October, Seventeen announced a collaboration withThe Smurfs with plans to release a "reimagined" music video for "God of Music" and a character merchandise collection based on the group's members.[213]
Since their debut in 2015, Seventeen celebrates their anniversary by donating to charitable causes. In 2017, Seventeen participated in "Letters from Angels" as part of its 15th anniversary; the adoption campaign, run by Korea's Social Welfare Society and photographer Seihon Cho, raises awareness for orphans and single mothers by displaying photos with celebrities to promote adoption.[214] On their third anniversary, Seventeen worked with1st Look magazine to design and sell personalized T-shirts made by the members, donating proceeds to those in need.[215][216] Ahead of their fourth anniversary, Seventeen donated to a campaign by ChildFund Korea that provides housing support to children in need under the name of their fan club, Carat. Members Mingyu and Seungkwan personally designed the signboard that they also gave.[217]
On their fifth 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.[218] In 2020, Seventeen collaborated with jewelry designerFrancesca Amfitheatrof and her brand Thief and Heist on a limited-edition eco-friendly bracelet called "The Tag". The bracelets were made of recycled plastic, and a portion of the proceeds was donated to the Plastic Bank organization to help preserve the environment.[219]
On their sixth anniversary, Pledis Entertainment revealed that the group made a donation to the internationalhumanitarian non-governmental organization Good Neighbors in order to assist children who have been victims of abuse. Their donation helped fund 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.[220] On their seventh anniversary, Seventeen made donations to the underprivileged around the world to commemorate the seventh anniversary of their debut. The group's donation went to theUNESCO Korean National Commission's Global Education Sharing Project to help those such as children and teenagers in Africa and Asia receive an education.[221] In March 2025, Seventeen donated 1 billionKRW through the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association to help the victims of thewildfires that occurred in the Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam regions.[222]
"Going Together" campaign and Goodwill Ambassadorship
In 2022, Seventeen launched a global campaign for theUNESCO Korean National Commission in support of a sustainable "future of education". On August 2, the Korean National Commission for UNESCO announced that it signed a business agreement with Pledis Entertainment to strengthen cooperation in education, including hosting the "Going Together" global campaign to encourage youth participation and interest. Through the campaign, Seventeen would promote the importance of education and encourage young people to participate in various educational activities to share the message of "Let's move forward together" for the future of sustainable education.[223] The group expanded the campaign by donating part of the profits of their third world tour, Be the Sun, in addition to donations for the seventh anniversary of their debut.[224]
In celebration of International Day of Education, on January 24, 2023, the Korean National Commission for UNESCO shared a new font inspired by Seventeen's mascot, Bongbongie, for a donation campaign running from January 24 to February 28.[225] The font, made available for download after a minimum donation of $1.50 to UNESCO, "reflects 6-year old Bongbong's newly-learned letters [and] symbolizes the importance of literacy and the joy of learning."[226] On November 14, Seventeen went to the UNESCO headquarters in France and gave a speech and a performance. They became the first K-pop group to have been assigned an entire session at a UNESCO general-level event.[227]
In April 2024, Seventeen collaborated with the Korean National Commission for UNESCO to establish two community learning centers in East Timor, in an effort to provide education to marginalized students.[228] On June 26, Seventeen was officially named as UNESCO's first-ever Goodwill Ambassador for Youth.[229] Accepting the position, the group announced that they would pledge USD 1 million to the joint Global Youth Grant Scheme with UNESCO for the next chapter of the "Going Together" campaign.[229]
Seventeen have won numerous awards both in South Korea and internationally. The group earned their first-ever weekly music show win on May 4, 2016, for "Pretty U" on theShow Champion.[230] In their debut year, they won three rookie awards. They have since won a number ofBonsang (main prize) andDaesang (grand prize) awards from various year-end award shows.[231][232][68] They won the Best Dance Performance Award at theMAMA Awards in 2017, 2018, 2022, and 2023.[233][234][117] In 2023 and 2024,FML andSeventeenth Heaven garnered the groupMAMA Album of the Year awards.[235][236]
Seventeen was the first-ever K-pop artist featured on bothMTV Push, a global campaign curated by MTV's music and talent teams in both the US and internationally, andMTV's "We Speak Music" campaign, which highlights artists who have shown the best performances on MTV under the theme of "Music as a universal language".[239][240] At the2022 MTV Video Music Awards, they were nominated forBest New Artist andBest K-Pop and won Push Performance of the Year. At the2022 MTV Europe Music Awards, they were nominated for Best K-Pop and wonBest Push Act andBest New Act.[241][242]
On December 9, 2022, Seventeen, alongside Hybe ChairmanBang Si-hyuk, received the Building K-cultural Bridges: Culture Ambassador Award at the Los Angeles LA3C festival atHammer Museum. The group was recognized for their role in cultural exchanges between Korea, Asia, and the United States.[243] On December 30, Seventeen won the Special International Music Award at theJapan Record Awards.[244]
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^세븐틴 세 번째 콘스트, 다양한 무대로 팬들 매료 [Seventeen's third concert, captivated fans with various stages].Hankyung Plus (in Korean). November 23, 2013.Archived from the original on March 15, 2016. RetrievedMarch 14, 2016.
^세븐틴, 데뷔전 마지막 콘서트 연다..'최종 점검' [Seventeen, last concert before debut revealed..'the final check'].OSEN (in Korean). August 12, 2014.Archived from the original on January 23, 2021. RetrievedMarch 14, 2016.
^Cai, Yifang (May 13, 2016)."Seventeen要來台灣了！ 9月11日和粉絲初見面" [Seventeen is coming to Taiwan! On September 11th will meet with fans for the first time].ETtoday (in Traditional Chinese).Archived from the original on January 23, 2018. RetrievedFebruary 12, 2025.
^Woo, Yeon-hee (February 24, 2016)."'생존력 만렙돌' 세븐틴, 일본으로 간다!" [One Fine Day 'Survival Skills Max Level Idols' Seventeen Goes to Japan!].iMBC (in Korean).
^Kim, Eun-ae (February 3, 2019)."세븐틴, 데뷔 후 첫 '인기가요' 1위 '5관왕'..정채연 MC 굿바이" [Seventeen, first 'Inkigayo' 1st place since debut '5 crowns'.. MC Jung Chae-yeon goodbye 'tears'].Chosun Ilbo (in Korean).
^Sun, Mi-kyung (February 16, 2019)."세븐틴, 활동 마감에도 '뮤직뱅크' 1위..10관왕 대기록" [Seventeen, 1st place on 'Music Bank' despite end of promotions.. 10-crown record].Chosun Ilbo (in Korean).
^Woo, Bin (June 23, 2022).세븐틴, 11월日 돔 투어 개최...월드투어 'BE THE SUN' 펼친다 [Seventeen to hold dome tour in November... World tour 'Be The Sun'] (in Korean). Ten Asia.Archived from the original on June 26, 2022. RetrievedJune 25, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Jeon Hyo-jin (March 31, 2023).세븐틴, 4월 24일 컴백 [공식] [Seventeen, comeback on April 24th [Official]].Sports Donga (in Korean).Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. RetrievedMarch 31, 2023.
^Yang, Ju-yeon (May 25, 2025).세븐틴, '전 세계 10만 캐럿 집결!' 잠수교 첫 K팝 공연 [SEVENTEEN, '100,000 Carats Worldwide Gathered!' First K-pop Performance on Submerged Bridge] (in Korean).
^Yoon, Ki-baek (February 16, 2023).""4세대는 우리가 접수"... 세븐틴 부석순, 첫 음방 1위" ["We take over the 4th generation"... Seventeen's Boo-Seok-soon, first music video 1st place].Edaily (in Korean). RetrievedFebruary 16, 2023.
^Kim, Sun-woo (June 24, 2024).세븐틴 정한·원우, 싱글 1집 초동 78만장...연이은 신기록 [Seventeen Jeonghan and Wonwoo, first single album sold 780,000 copies... A series of new records].JTBC News.Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. RetrievedJune 24, 2024 – viaNaver.
^Hong, Hye-min (March 1, 2025).세븐틴 호시X우지, 첫 유닛 타이틀 곡은 '동갑내기' [Seventeen Hoshi X Woozi, the title track of their first unit, is "Same Age"].Hankook Ilbo (in Korean).Archived from the original on March 4, 2025. RetrievedMarch 2, 2025.
^세븐틴, 엘리트 교복 모델 발탁 [Seventeen Picks Elite School Uniform Model] (in Korean). April 13, 2017.Archived from the original on April 9, 2022. RetrievedMay 26, 2022.
^Kim, Hyun-jin (September 6, 2021)."세븐틴이 트레이닝 코치로" 시그나X하이브, 헬스케어 콜라보.Seoul Economy (in Korean).Archived from the original on September 6, 2021. RetrievedSeptember 6, 2021.
^세븐틴, K팝 최초 Today at Apple '리믹스' 세션 진행 [Seventeen hosts today at Apple's "Remix" session for the first time in K-pop] (in Korean). Newsen.Archived from the original on April 10, 2022. RetrievedApril 9, 2022.
^세븐틴, 데뷔 7주년 기념 유네스코에 기부 "교육 소외 계층 위해 사용" [Seventeen Donates to UNESCO to Celebrate 7th Anniversary "Use for the Underprivileged in Education"] (in Korean).Archived from the original on May 26, 2022. RetrievedMay 26, 2022.
^Yang, So-young (March 27, 2025).세븐틴, 산불 피해 지원에 10억 기부...통 큰 선행.Maeil Kyungjae (in Korean).Archived from the original on March 27, 2025. RetrievedApril 3, 2025.
^세븐틴, 유네스코한국위원회와 지속가능한 '교육의 미래' 글로벌 캠페인 [Seventeen, UNESCO Korea Committee and Sustainable Future of Education Global Campaign] (in Korean).Archived from the original on August 2, 2022. RetrievedAugust 1, 2022.
^세븐틴, 유네스코한국위원회와 지속가능한 '교육의 미래' 글로벌 캠페인 [Seventeen, UNESCO Korea Committee and Sustainable Future of Education Global Campaign] (in Korean).Archived from the original on August 2, 2022. RetrievedAugust 1, 2022.
^이지숙 (October 28, 2020).세븐틴 '국무총리 표창' [Seventeen 'Prime Minister's Commendation'].문화뉴스 (in Korean). MHNews.Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. RetrievedNovember 6, 2020.
^"[2021 뉴시스 한류엑스포] 문체부 장관상 수상한 세븐틴" [[2021 Newsis Hallyu Expo] Seventeen won the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award].Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. RetrievedJanuary 20, 2022.
^세븐틴, 美 MTV 'We Speak Music' 출연 확정 [Seventeen will appear on MTV's "We Speak Music"] (in Korean). July 16, 2022.Archived from the original on July 30, 2022. RetrievedJuly 30, 2022.
^"책임감 들어" 방시혁 의장·세븐틴, 美 'LA3C' 문화홍보대사상 공동 수상 ["I feel responsible" Chairman Bang Si-hyuk and Seventeen jointly won the U.S. 'LA3C' Culture and Public Relations Ambassador Award.] (in Korean). Star News Korea. December 11, 2022.Archived from the original on January 3, 2023. RetrievedJanuary 2, 2023.
^세븐틴, 日 레코드대상 특별국제음악상 수상 "캐럿 덕분" [Seventeen wins Special International Music Award at Japan Record Awards "Thanks to CARAT".] (in Korean).JTBC. December 31, 2022.Archived from the original on January 3, 2023. RetrievedJanuary 3, 2023.
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