The group Seventeen (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, Dokyeom, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) has embraced another Daesang trophy.
Seventeen won the '2023 The Awards Black Label Artist of the Year,' one of the Daesang categories, and the main award, '2023 The Awards Delight Blue Label,' at the '1st The Awards' held at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium on the 22nd.
The members noted through a video, "We believe this award is possible because of CARAT (the fandom). We will strive harder to repay you with good music and performances." They added, "2025 is the year we celebrate our 10th anniversary since our debut, so we feel even prouder and more honored to receive this award. We are planning various activities this year, so please look forward to it."
Seventeen proved their strength as the 'top K-pop group' by sweeping the major music awards last year. They began by winning 'Artist of the Year (VISA ARTIST OF THE YEAR)' and 'Album of the Year (VISA ALBUM OF THE YEAR)' at the '2024 MAMA AWARDS,' followed by the Daesang in the album sector at the '39th Golden Disk Awards' and the Daesang in the best album sector at the '32nd Hanteo Music Awards 2024 (HMA 2024).'
They also experienced a notable global status, receiving 'Top K-pop Touring Artist' and 'Best Group' at the '2024 Billboard Music Awards' and '2024 MTV Video Music Awards,' respectively.
Seventeen continues their golden age with diverse activities this year. First, the 1996-born friends Hoshi and Woozi will present their first single 'BEAM' on March 10. From March 20 to 21, they will hold a group fan meeting '2025 SVT 9TH FAN MEETING 'SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND' at Incheon Munhak Stadium. Their overseas activities will also continue. They will perform at 'Tecate Pa’l Norte 2025,' known as the 'Coachella of Mexico,' as the first K-pop artist, and afterward, they will hold five local fan meetings in two cities in Japan.
[Photo] Captured from Channel A '1st The Awards'
[OSEN=Reporter Kang Seo-jeong]