At a surprise 'spoiler' event for their new song, a 'sing-along' broke out. This is the story of the group SEVENTEEN (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Woozi, Hoshi, Wonwoo, DK, Mingyu, Dino, and Vernon) who pre-released the stage of the title track 'THUNDER' from their 5th studio album a day before their comeback.
The SEVENTEEN 'B-DAY PARTY: BURST Stage @잠수교' (hereinafter referred to as BURST Stage), held on the 25th at the Seongsu Bridge in Seoul, was a party that signified their passionate rebirth. Amidst the overwhelming performance by the members and the explosive energy that heated the venue, the stage for SEVENTEEN's 5th studio album 'THUNDER' and the included song 'HBD' unfolded, eliciting explosive cheers from the audience.
With the surprise reveal of the new song, the atmosphere reached a fever pitch. The chorus of 'THUNDER' sung by the members quickly spread to the audience, leading to a 'sing-along.' This marks an exciting moment as it confirms SEVENTEEN's immense popularity while also raising expectations for the birth of a new hit song. Additionally, SEVENTEEN showcased hit songs 'HOT,' 'Rock with you,' '음악의 신,' '아주 NICE,' along with 'April shower,' 'Headliner,' '지금 널 찾아가고 있어,' and '같이 가요,' which fit particularly well with the outdoor stage, providing the audience with unforgettable memories.
The fireworks displayed against the backdrop of the Han River were perfect to showcase the grandeur of the party. Golden fireworks exploded majestically, matching the rhythm of the encore song '아주 NICE.' The use of the moonlight rainbow fountain also added to the spectacle. During '우리의 새벽은 낮보다 뜨겁다,' the fountain was colored in SEVENTEEN's official colors, and when the members sang '음악의 신', the water streams danced in sync with the rhythm, heightening the excitement.
SEVENTEEN, the first K-pop artist to perform at the Seongsu Bridge, noted, 'It is a stage possible because we have CARATs (the fandom).' As the members mark their 10th anniversary, they joked, '(I feel) 아주 NICE,' while expressing a firm determination for further growth and explosion in the future.
SEVENTEEN exhibited their 'performance master' qualities by uniting global CARATs, as well as regular citizens and tourists. The seating arranged on the Seongsu Bridge was imbued with a party atmosphere, and tens of thousands gathered at Banpo Hangang Park, which had a large LED screen for the live broadcast. Through platforms like Weverse, HYBE Labels' YouTube channel, and Naver, global fans from Korea, Japan, China, the United States, Indonesia, and Singapore gathered.
The seat lottery for FC membership members boasted a high application rate, and general reservations quickly sold out. The 'B-DAY PARTY' pop-up main program held at Sebit Island from the 23rd for three days also filled up rapidly after reservations opened. Fans who visited the site took souvenir photos and participated in events, recalling SEVENTEEN's past 10 years with new memories. Citizens and tourists who came out also felt a closer connection with SEVENTEEN through the photos and music that adorned every corner of Sebit Island.
After a spectacular pre-birthday celebration, SEVENTEEN will release their much-anticipated 5th studio album 'HAPPY BURSTDAY' today at 6 p.m. The album includes three group songs, including 'THUNDER,' along with solo tracks from all 13 members. The members not only included personal tracks for the first time since their debut but also completed the new release through various musical challenges in collaboration with legendary producers both domestically and internationally.
[Photo] PLEDIS Entertainment
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