"A completely new show filled with heat and catharsis. SEVENTEEN's stage presence remains unrivaled."(Billboard)
The group SEVENTEEN (S.COUPS, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, THE 8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) wrapped up its North American tour successfully amid rave reviews from foreign media.
SEVENTEEN on the 30th (local time) closed the mark on the roughly three-week 'SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] IN U.S.' at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. They held performances nine times across five cities, starting in Tacoma on the 11th and passing through Los Angeles (LA), Austin, Sunrise and ending in Washington, D.C.
As the finale of the North American tour journey, SEVENTEEN unleashed explosive energy, whipping through some 30 songs over about three hours. In addition to group performances including 'THUNDER,' unit stages by Joshua, Jun, THE 8 and Vernon and live solo songs showcased a diverse setlist that displayed a wide musical spectrum. An encore song chosen on the spot blended with SEVENTEEN's characteristic playfulness to deliver an irreplaceable joy.
The members, near the end of the show, said, "We are very happy and honored to meet you at one of the most important times in our lives. Thank you for being part of our lives," and noted, "We hope the sincere connection between SEVENTEEN and CARAT (the fandom name) continues. Next time we will return as the full 13 members."
The praise from local media throughout the tour underscored the stature of SEVENTEEN as 'concert artisans.' Music publication Billboard called it "a completely new show filled with heat and catharsis" and praised, "Through their solo stages the members revealed dazzling capabilities as solo artists. Even amid such new attempts, SEVENTEEN's stage presence remains unrivaled."
The United States' leading entertainment outlet The Hollywood Reporter said, "An energetic stage unfolded without a moment's rest," and added, "The members' sincerity reached the audience in a more special way. Fans seemed to cherish their time with them." In addition, reactions included "It broadened the horizon of K-pop concerts" (Bandwagon) and "A turning point that opens a new era for SEVENTEEN" (Just Jared).
SEVENTEEN achieved notable results in the U.S. this year. The group's fifth full-length album released in May, 'HAPPY BURSTDAY,' entered Billboard's main album chart at No. 2, and the special unit S.COUPS X Mingyu's first mini album 'HYPE VIBES' set a new record for the highest charting K-pop unit album on the same chart. The tour was also a success. In particular, they entered LA's BMO Stadium for the second consecutive year, showing strong local popularity.
After completing the 'SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] IN U.S.,' SEVENTEEN now heads to Japan. The members are expected to raise the heat of the world tour by touring four domes, from Vantelin Dome Nagoya on Nov. 27 and Nov. 29–30 to Kyocera Dome Osaka on Dec. 4 and Dec. 6–7, Tokyo Dome on Dec. 11–12, and PayPay Dome in Fukuoka on Dec. 20 and 21.
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