SEVENTEEN, debuted by Pledis Entertainment in 2015, is a large South Korean boy group consisting of thirteen members split into three sub-units: the Hip-Hop Unit, the Vocal Unit, and the Performance Unit. Members S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino are known for their self-production, particularly in choreography and songwriting. Hits like "Don't Wanna Cry" and "Mansae" showcase their synchronized performances and catchy compositions, helping them to capture a significant global fanbase.
Vernon and The8 will form a new unit (Seventeen's sixth unit project) and are set to launch the unit this summer, coinciding with the planned June album release.
Vernon and The8 of Seventeen are preparing to release a unit album with the goal of releasing it in June 2026; both members are participating in production.
Seventeen's DK and Seungkwan to begin DXS Serenade on Stage tour in Incheon
DK (Dogyeom) and Seungkwan of Seventeen will launch their five-city concert tour 'DXS Serenade on Stage' in Incheon on April 17, 2026. Additional stops include Chiba (Japan), Daegu (Korea), Macao and Kaohsiung.
SEVENTEEN unit DxS (members Dokyeom and Seungkwan) will embark on the "SERENADE" ON STAGE tour, beginning in Incheon from April 17 to 19 at the Inspire Arena; the tour will then visit Chiba, Daegu, and Macao.
Seventeen 'New_' world tour encore concerts at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium
Seventeen will hold two encore concerts in Incheon as the finale of their world tour New_, scheduled for April 4–5, 2026; the performances will be broadcast online.
Seventeen among K-pop acts occupying seven of IFPI's global top 10 album sales
DK and Seungkwan (Seventeen) will release their first duo EP Serenade, a six-track mini album featuring lead track "Blue"; the pair co-wrote the lyrics for the EP's last song, "Prelude of love."
DK and Seungkwan (Seventeen) to release their first duo EP 'Serenade', a six-track mini album including lead track 'Blue' and the song 'Prelude of love' co-written by the two.
Pledis Entertainment announced Vernon and The 8 are preparing to debut a new Seventeen subunit this summer; both artists are participating in the unit's album production.
Seventeen's Vernon and The8 to launch new unit this summer
DK and Seungkwan (subunit of Seventeen) earned RIAJ gold certification for their first EP Serenade after the mini album logged more than 100,000 shipments, per Pledis Entertainment.
Seventeen's "Don't Wanna Cry" music video exceeds 300 million YouTube views
Seventeen for the first time exceeded 300 million views on YouTube for the music video of "Don't Wanna Cry" (focus track from their fourth EP Al1). The single earned six wins on local music shows and entered Billboard's World Digital Song Sales Chart at No. 3.
SEVENTEEN earn RIAJ Platinum/Gold streaming certification in Japan
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) included SEVENTEEN in its latest batch of streaming certifications, awarding Platinum and/or Gold certifications for streaming in Japan.
The Japanese-language single 'Ima -Even if the world ends tomorrow-' from Seventeen's Japan best-of album 'Always Yours' exceeded 50 million streams in Japan and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
Seventeen took the No. 1 spot on Billboard's 2025 K-pop Artist 100; its 13 members occupied the top 13 positions on the list compiled with Billboard Korea.