"I will challenge eternity."

The group Seventeen (S.Coops, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, Dokyeom, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) has made a promise of eternity with fans around the world, known as CARAT. Honest feelings were also shared regarding Wonwoo, who will begin military service on April 3, and Hoshi and Woozi, who are expected to enlist in the second half of the year.

Seventeen held the '2025 SVT 9TH FAN MEETING "SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND"' (hereafter referred to as "CARAT LAND") at Incheon Munhak Stadium on the 20th and 21st. Over 58,000 fans gathered for the two-day fan meeting, with fans from 110 countries and regions joining in to create meaningful memories through online live streaming.

This "CARAT LAND" was themed around a gathering hosted by Seventeen's agency, Seventeen Company, celebrating its 10th anniversary. The fan meeting, which started with the relay of the character BongBong inspired by the official light stick of Seventeen, was filled with engaging segments such as choosing office seats and obtaining approvals for bonuses, adding to the fun. The members actively communicated with fans, in line with their motto, "Always by CARAT's side."

Seventeen filled "CARAT LAND" with a different charm than their concerts. They premiered the stages of the mini album tracks “1 TO 13” and “Eyes on you,” as well as the fan song “Circle,” which was previously released on YouTube, receiving explosive responses. They also performed “CHEERS” by the Seventeen Leaders (S.Coops, Hoshi, Woozi), which attracted attention at last year’s Lollapalooza Berlin. Toward the end of the performance, the remaining members surprised the audience by joining the stage, increasing the excitement.

The solid composition that encompassed unit songs where the hip-hop, performance, and vocal teams switched songs, as well as special unit BSS (Seungkwan, Dokyeom, Hoshi) and the Hoshi-Woozi stages, stood out. Seventeen used mobile vehicles, a moving stage, and protruding stages to bring them closer to the audience.

Starting with "SOS (Prod. Marshmello)," the medley stage, which lasted about 20 minutes, elevated the atmosphere of the fan meeting to its peak. Seventeen showcased hit songs including “Rock with you,” “Clap,” and “BoomBoom,” as well as past tracks like “Let me hear you say” and “This guy's popularity.” Each time a song started, the cheers grew louder, and the members ignited their passion. Toward the end of the stage, a spectacular fireworks display lit up the night sky, capping off the festive atmosphere.

Seventeen said, "It seems like we haven’t changed at all despite the long time. We have grown just as we did in our school days, having fun and playing around. We are grateful to CARAT, who led us on a good path to be able to do that. Let's stay together for a lifetime." They added, "We have confidence that Seventeen will always be together. Therefore, we want to believe in eternity. If you support us, we will harness that power and run toward eternity," exciting the fans.

Toward the end of the performance, a video that marked their 10th debut anniversary, featuring the date "2025. 05. 26" and the phrase "HAPPY BIRTHDAY," made a surprise appearance on the screen, raising fans' expectations. Seventeen will also perform as the first K-pop artist at the "Tecate Pa’l Norte 2025" in Monterrey, Mexico, on April 4 (local time), headlining the stage. Afterward, they will head to Japan, where they will hold the "SEVENTEEN 2025 JAPAN FAN MEETING 'HOLIDAY'" at the Kyocera Dome Osaka on the 24th and 26th-27th, as well as at Saitama Super Arena on May 10-11.

[Photo provided by Pledis Entertainment.]

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