9 Interesting Facts About SEVENTEEN Ready for Their 5th Full Album Comeback, Carats Must Know

SEVENTEEN officially debuted on May 26, 2015, by releasing their second mini album, [BOYS BE]. This album recorded cumulative sales of over 110,000 copies on the Gaon Chart within just 11 months. This achievement became the highest among rookie boy groups that debuted in the same year.

SEVENTEEN's 10th mini album, [FML], set a fantastic record by selling 4.5 million copies in the first week. This figure became the highest in the history of the Korean music industry. Not stopping there, this album was also crowned as the world's best-selling album of 2023 with total sales of over 6.2 million copies.

In October 2023, SEVENTEEN made history again with the album [SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN] by selling 5.09 million copies in the first week. This achievement broke the record they previously set themselves. SEVENTEEN became the first artist in Korea to reach the 5 million mark in the first week.

November 2023 became a historic moment as SEVENTEEN became the first K-pop artist invited to the UNESCO Youth Forum in Paris. They performed while also delivering a speech. In 2024, SEVENTEEN was appointed as UNESCO Youth Honorary Ambassador and donated 1 million USD to youth programs.

Albums [17 IS RIGHT HERE] and [SPILL THE FEELS] ranked 3rd and 5th in Japan's Oricon 2024 for the combined album category. This is the highest achievement for a foreign artist in Japan. This position reinforces SEVENTEEN's dominance in the Japanese music market.

SEVENTEEN became the first K-pop artist to perform on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival, the largest music festival in the UK. Their performance was a huge success, with the hashtag #SEVENTEENatGLASTONBURY dominating real-time trends on X (formerly Twitter) in the UK, drawing global public attention.

SEVENTEEN is known as a pioneer of the self-produced idol concept, where all members are directly involved in the music and choreography production process. From writing lyrics, arranging music, to creating dance movements, everything is done by themselves. Even the YouTube content Going Seventeen is enjoyed not only by Carats but also by the general public. This has led to SEVENTEEN being recognized as a creative group, not just an idol.

SEVENTEEN introduces a unique concept by dividing its members into 3 units: HipHop, Vocal, and Performance. Each unit has its own concept and leader. This system helps members explore their individual abilities, showcasing the diverse talents that SEVENTEEN possesses.

Since their debut in 2015, SEVENTEEN has maintained a formation of 13 members. They even hold regular monthly meetings to stay cohesive. The combination of friendship and professionalism is what keeps SEVENTEEN solid to this day, and they promise to continue moving forward together in the future. Discover various interesting reviews from the entertainment world at kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?