Seventeen (South Korean band) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Seventeen
Seventeen in 2024 Top, L–R: Vernon, Jeonghan, S.Coups, Mingyu, Seungkwan, Hoshi, Woozi, The8, Joshua Bottom, L–R: Jun, Wonwoo, Dino, DK
Background information
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop
Years active	2015 (2015)–present
Labels	Pledis Geffen Universal
Members	S.Coups Jeonghan Joshua Jun Hoshi Wonwoo Woozi DK Mingyu The8 Seungkwan Vernon Dino
Korean name
Hangul	세븐틴
RR	Sebeuntin
MR	Sebŭnt'in

Seventeen (Hangul: 세븐틴), also known as SVT, is a popular South Korean boy band. They were formed by Pledis Entertainment. The group has thirteen talented members: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino. Seventeen is special because they are a "self-producing" group. This means the members help write songs, create music, and even choreograph their dances.

Seventeen officially started on May 26, 2015, with their first mini-album, 17 Carat. This album was very successful, staying on the US K-pop charts for a long time. It was also named one of the best K-pop albums of 2015 by Billboard. In 2023, their mini-albums FML and Seventeenth Heaven broke records for album sales. FML became the best-selling album of 2023 worldwide. These achievements earned them the top "Album of the Year" award at the MAMA Awards in both 2023 and 2024.

The group performs together, but they also have three special teams: hip-hop, vocal, and performance. Each team focuses on a different skill. They also have several smaller groups called sub-units, like BSS, JxW, HxW, and CxM. Seventeen is famous for their amazing live shows and concert tours. Media outlets have called them "Performance Kings" and "Kings of Synchronization" because of their perfectly coordinated dances.

What's in a Name?

The name "Seventeen" comes from a cool idea: "13 members + 3 teams + 1 group." This shows how their 13 members work in three different teams, but all come together as one amazing group. You might also see them called "SVT," which is a short way to say their name.

Their official fan club is called "Carat" (Hangul: 캐럿). This name was announced in 2016. A carat is a unit used to measure diamonds. It's a nod to their first mini-album, 17 Carat, and a song called "Shining Diamond." Seventeen has a global fan club on Weverse and a special one just for their fans in Japan.

Seventeen's Journey: A Look at Their History

Early Days and First Albums (2013–2016)

Before their official debut, Seventeen appeared on a show called Seventeen TV starting in 2013. This show let fans see the trainees practicing and preparing. Right before their debut, they also starred in Seventeen Project: Big Debut Plan in May 2015. This show shared their final steps to becoming a group.

Seventeen performing at the 2015 Summer K-pop Festival in Seoul.

Seventeen officially debuted on May 26, 2015, with a live TV showcase. A few days later, their first mini-album, 17 Carat, came out. It was a big hit, becoming the longest-charting K-pop album of the year in the US. It was also the only new group's album to be on Billboard's "10 Best K-pop Albums of 2015" list.

On September 10, they released their second mini-album, Boys Be. This album became the best-selling album by a new group that year. Its success helped them win awards at major events like the Golden Disk Awards. Seventeen also held their first concert series in Seoul, called "Like Seventeen – Boys Wish," in December 2015.

Their first full studio album, Love & Letter, was released on April 25, 2016. The album did well in South Korea and Japan. They earned their first win on a music show with the song "Pretty U." Later that year, they went on their first concert tour, the Shining Diamonds Tour, visiting countries like Japan, Singapore, and Australia. On December 5, they released their third mini-album, Going Seventeen, with the song "Boom Boom."

Global Recognition and Major Tours (2017–2020)

In 2017, Seventeen held a successful tour in Japan, even before their official debut there. Their fourth mini-album, Al1, was released on May 22. The song "Don't Wanna Cry" became one of their most famous songs. Its music video was the first for Seventeen to reach 200 million views on YouTube. The group then went on their Diamond Edge tour, visiting cities across Asia and North America. On November 6, they released their second studio album, Teen, Age. In early 2018, Time magazine recognized Seventeen as one of the top K-pop groups.

Seventeen performing "Don't Wanna Cry" at Dream Concert 2017.

Seventeen officially debuted in Japan on May 30, 2018, with their first Japanese mini-album, We Make You. They also released their fifth Korean mini-album, You Make My Day, with the song "Oh My!". This album was their first to be certified platinum in South Korea.

Seventeen performing "Oh My!" at their You Make My Day Showcase in 2018.

Their sixth mini-album, You Made My Dawn, came out on January 21, 2019. The lead song "Home" won many awards on music shows. In May 2019, they released their first Japanese single album, "Happy Ending", which was very popular in Japan. Later that year, Seventeen announced their Ode to You World Tour. This tour included stops in Asia, North America, and Europe, though some shows were canceled in 2020. On September 16, they released their third studio album, An Ode. This album sold 700,000 copies in its first week and earned them their first "Daesang" (grand prize) for Album of the Year. Billboard also called it the best K-pop album of the year.

Contract Renewal and "Power of Love" (2020–2021)

On April 1, 2020, Seventeen released their second Japanese single, "Fallin' Flower". It quickly became number one on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart in Japan. In May, they released Hit The Road, a documentary series showing behind-the-scenes moments from their Ode to You tour.

Seventeen performing a chant for "Ready to Love" in 2021.

On June 22, Seventeen released their seventh mini-album, Heng:garæ. It sold one million copies in less than a week, making Seventeen "million sellers." They also became the first international male artists in over 12 years to have an album top the Oricon Weekly Album Chart for two weeks. In October, they released their special album Semicolon. To promote their song "Home;Run," the group performed on CBS' The Late Late Show with James Corden, marking their US television debut.

In 2021, Seventeen released their third Japanese single, "Not Alone". In May, they announced their "Power of Love" project and their ninth mini-album, Your Choice. They also signed with Geffen Records and Universal Music Group for their music distribution in the US and internationally. On July 19, Pledis Entertainment announced that all members of Seventeen had renewed their contracts, showing their strong teamwork. Their eighth mini-album, Attacca, was released in October and sold two million copies.

New Albums and World Tours (2022–2023)

On April 15, 2022, Seventeen released their first English digital single, "Darl+ing". This was a preview for their fourth studio album, Face the Sun, which came out on May 27 with the song "Hot". They also released their first film, Seventeen Power of Love: The Movie, in theaters worldwide.

Seventeen performing in Seoul during the Be The Sun tour, June 2022.

In May 2022, Pledis Entertainment announced the Be The Sun World Tour, Seventeen's third world tour. It started in Seoul in June and then went to 12 cities across the US and Canada. They also performed in Jakarta, Bangkok, Manila, Singapore, and six dome stadiums in Japan.

On July 18, 2022, Seventeen released Sector 17, a repackaged version of their fourth studio album. Its lead single was "_World." In November, they released their third Japanese mini-album, Dream. They also performed at the LA3C festival in Los Angeles, their first appearance at an American festival.

On April 24, 2023, Seventeen released their eleventh Korean mini-album, FML. This album broke records with 4.6 million pre-orders and became the best-selling album in history, selling 3.9 million copies on its first day. It included two main songs, "Super" and "F*ck My Life."

In July 2023, Seventeen started their Follow Tour with two concerts in Seoul. The tour then went to five cities in Japan, and later expanded to Bangkok, Bulacan, and Macau. They also released a Japanese "best of" album called Always Yours in August. Their twelfth mini-album, Seventeenth Heaven, released on October 23, had over 5.2 million pre-orders, making it the most pre-ordered K-pop album ever. The song "God of Music" from this album became their first to reach number one on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart. In November, the group won their first "Daesang" (grand prize) for Album of the Year at the MAMA Awards.

Celebrating 10 Years and New Adventures (2024–Present)

On January 6, 2024, Seventeen won three major awards at the Golden Disc Awards. Later that month, they made history as the first K-pop group to perform a concert at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan, Philippines. From March to May, they continued their Follow Tour with encore shows in South Korea and Japan. On April 29, the group released a compilation album called 17 Is Right Here, featuring all their Korean singles and a new song, "Maestro".

Seventeen performing "Maestro" at Glastonbury Festival in June 2024.

Seventeen made history again on June 28, 2024, by performing on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2024. They were the first K-pop act ever to appear at this famous festival. Their performance was highly praised by fans and critics.

On July 24, 2024, Seventeen announced the Right Here World Tour, which began in October 2024 in Seoul. In August, Pledis Entertainment shared that Jeonghan began his military service on September 26. Jun also took a break from group activities in South Korea to focus on acting in China. Despite this, Seventeen performed at Lollapalooza Berlin on September 8, becoming the first K-pop act to headline the German festival's main stage.

Joshua accepting a certificate of recognition from LA City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky.

Seventeen released their thirteenth mini-album, Spill the Feels, on October 14, 2024. It included the song "Love, Money, Fame" featuring DJ Khaled. On November 9, the group made their US stadium debut at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. While there, the LA City Council honored Seventeen for their contributions to music and youth empowerment. Joshua, who is from Los Angeles, accepted the award for the group.

In January 2025, Seventeen was featured on "Bad Influence," a song produced by Pharrell Williams for the Louis Vuitton FW 2025 show. As a special gift to their fans, they released "Encircled" on February 14. Wonwoo began his military service on April 3, 2025. The next day, Seventeen became the first K-pop act to perform at Pa'l Norte in Monterrey.

Seventeen's fifth studio album, Happy Burstday, was released on May 26, 2025, celebrating their tenth anniversary. All thirteen members participated in this album. A day before its release, Seventeen performed a showcase for 100,000 people at the Jamsu Bridge in Seoul, including their new song "Thunder".

Woozi and Hoshi began their military services in September 2025 after their Warning Tour. The remaining nine members then started the group's sixth concert tour, the New World Tour. The8, Mingyu, and Vernon were featured on a remix of PinkPantheress' "Illegal" on October 10. On October 15, Seventeen announced Seventeen: Our Chapter, a documentary TV series on Disney+ that tells the story of their ten years together.

Meet the Members

Seventeen's members are divided into three teams, each with a special role.

Hip-hop Team

Vocal Team

Performance Team

Seventeen's Sub-units

From top to bottom: BSS for Teleparty, JxW for This Man, Hoshi X Woozi for Beam and S.Coups X Mingyu for Hype Vibes

BSS

On March 21, 2018, DK, Seungkwan, and Hoshi formed a sub-unit called BSS, also known as "BooSeokSoon" (Hangul: 부석순). They released their first song, "Just Do It."

In January 2023, BSS returned after five years with their first single album, Second Wind, released on February 6. The main song was "Fighting", featuring Lee Young-ji. Second Wind broke records for first-day sales by a K-pop sub-unit album. BSS won their first music show award for "Fighting" on February 15.

On January 8, 2025, BSS released their second single album, Teleparty, with the song "CBZ (Prime Time)".

JxW

On May 20, 2024, a single album called This Man was announced, featuring Jeonghan and Wonwoo as JxW. The album was released on June 17 with the song "Last Night." This Man set a new first-week sales record for a K-pop sub-unit album.

Hoshi X Woozi

Hoshi and Woozi first made music together with "Bring It" in 2017. On February 18, 2025, Pledis announced their official debut as a sub-unit. Their debut single album, Beam, was released on March 10. It included three songs, with "96ers" (동갑내기) as the main track.

S.Coups X Mingyu

Before Happy Burstday was released, Seventeen announced a new sub-unit. It was confirmed to be Hip-hop team members S.Coups and Mingyu, called CxM. Their debut mini-album, Hype Vibes, was released on September 29, 2025. It included six songs, like a collaboration with American rapper Lay Bankz called "5, 4, 3 (Pretty Woman)."

DK X Seungkwan

BSS members DK and Seungkwan are set to be Seventeen's fifth sub-unit, debuting in January 2026.

Solo Music and Soundtracks

The Thirteen Tapes

Clockwise from upper left: Hoshi for "Spider", Woozi for "Ruby", Dino for "Wait", and Vernon for "Black Eye".

Some Seventeen members have released solo songs as part of "The Thirteen Tapes" project.

• Hoshi released "Spider" on April 2, 2021. It features R&B sounds and amazing choreography.
• Woozi released "Ruby" on January 3, 2022. This English song has a rock sound.
• Vernon released "Black Eye" on December 23, 2022.
• Dino released "Wait" on November 27, 2023. It has a high-energy dance-pop melody.

Soundtrack Appearances

Seventeen members have also contributed to many TV show soundtracks. They have appeared on OSTs for South Korean shows like Twenty-Five Twenty-One and Falling into Your Smile.

Other Language Releases

Jun and The8 have released music in Chinese. Jun's "Limbo" came out on September 23, 2022. The8's "Side By Side" was released on April 13, 2021. Jeonghan has also released a Japanese song called "Dream," which was available in both Japanese and Korean.

Seventeen's Artistry

Unique Musical Style

Seventeen members are deeply involved in creating their music. Woozi has written and produced most of their songs, with help from other members. Hoshi, the leader of the performance team, often helps create their dances. This teamwork gives the group a special musical style, with each new album bringing a fresh sound.

The group loves to explore different music genres. They always aim to be honest and real in the music they share.

Meaningful Lyrics

Because Seventeen produces their own music, their songs feel very authentic. Their lyrics cover many different topics, helping them connect with fans. For example, the hip-hop team members often write their own rap verses. This adds a lot of variety to their songs.

Seventeen wants listeners to relate to their music. They aim to show that they face similar experiences as their fans. Their songs talk about overcoming challenges, finding comfort in friends, celebrating achievements, and reaching for new goals. The members often get ideas from their daily lives and other musicians they admire.

Global Music: Japanese, English, and Chinese Songs

Seventeen creates music for fans in Korea and all over the world. Besides their Korean songs, they have released Japanese songs like "Fallin' Flower" and "Not Alone". In 2023, they released Always Yours, an album with all their Japanese songs. In 2024, they released 17 Is Right Here, a similar album for their Korean songs.

In 2022, Seventeen released their first full English song, "Darl+ing". Joshua explained that it was a "thank you gift" to their fans, called Carats, who often translate their Korean lyrics. In 2023, they worked with music producer Marshmello on another English song, "SOS." Seventeen has also released songs in Chinese, including "相遇的意义" (The Meaning of Meeting).

Amazing Choreography

Seventeen's performances are known for their detailed and complex dances. They use their large group size to create cool formations and tell stories through their movements. Hoshi often helps create these dances, with input from his team members. The group is also famous for how perfectly synchronized their dances are.

Other Ventures and Good Deeds

Brand Endorsements

Seventeen has partnered with many brands over the years. They have been models for perfume brands like Clean and food brands like DD Chicken and Nene Chicken. They also worked with clothing brands like Elite and Lafuma.

Seventeen for Apple in 2022.

In 2021, Seventeen partnered with Cigna to help people achieve their wellness goals. They also became the first regional happiness ambassadors for Lazada, a big online shopping platform. In April 2022, Seventeen collaborated with Apple. They were the first K-pop artists to join Apple's remix session program, celebrating the opening of a new Apple store in Seoul.

In May 2024, Seventeen became the global ambassador for Thai beverage brand Mogu Mogu. In May 2025, they were chosen as the first-ever global ambassador for South Korean food brand Bibigo.

Exciting Collaborations

Starting in 2024, Seventeen released two homeware collections with South Korean department store Shinsegae. In July 2025, to celebrate their tenth anniversary, Seventeen partnered with Japanese collectible brand Bearbrick. They released a limited edition collection with 26 figures, where each member designed two Bearbrick models. In October, Seventeen announced a collaboration with The Smurfs. They planned to release a new music video for "God of Music" and merchandise based on the group members as Smurf characters.

Giving Back: Philanthropy

Since their debut in 2015, Seventeen celebrates their anniversary by donating to good causes. In 2017, they participated in "Letters from Angels," a campaign to raise awareness for orphans. For their third anniversary, they designed and sold T-shirts, donating the money to those in need. For their fourth anniversary, they donated to ChildFund Korea to help children with housing.

In 2020, Seventeen worked with jewelry designer Francesca Amfitheatrof on an eco-friendly bracelet. A portion of the sales went to the Plastic Bank organization to help the environment. For their sixth anniversary, they donated to Good Neighbors to help children who had experienced abuse. For their seventh anniversary, they donated to the UNESCO Korean National Commission's Global Education Sharing Project to help children in Africa and Asia get an education. In March 2025, Seventeen donated 1 billion KRW to help victims of wildfires in South Korea.

"Going Together" Campaign and UNESCO Goodwill

In 2022, Seventeen launched a global campaign with the UNESCO Korean National Commission. This campaign supports a sustainable "future of education." They encouraged young people to get involved in educational activities. The group also donated part of the profits from their Be the Sun tour to this campaign.

On January 24, 2023, UNESCO released a new font inspired by Seventeen's mascot, Bongbongie. This was part of a donation campaign to promote literacy and the joy of learning. On November 14, Seventeen visited the UNESCO headquarters in France. They gave a speech and performed, becoming the first K-pop group to have a full session at a UNESCO event.

In April 2024, Seventeen helped establish two learning centers in East Timor with UNESCO, providing education to students in need. On June 26, Seventeen was officially named UNESCO's first-ever Goodwill Ambassador for Youth. They pledged USD 1 million to a joint Global Youth Grant Scheme with UNESCO for the next part of the "Going Together" campaign.

Awards and Achievements

Seventeen at the 2018 Asia Artist Awards.

Seventeen has won many awards in South Korea and around the world. They earned their first music show win on May 4, 2016, for "Pretty U." In their debut year, they won three awards for new artists. They have since won many main prizes (Bonsang) and grand prizes (Daesang) at year-end award shows. They won the Best Dance Performance Award at the MAMA Awards in 2017, 2018, 2022, and 2023. In 2023 and 2024, their albums FML and Seventeenth Heaven won the MAMA Album of the Year awards.

On October 28, 2020, Seventeen received a Prime Minister's Commendation. This award honored their contribution to South Korea's pop culture and arts. In September 2021, they received the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award.

Seventeen was the first K-pop artist featured on both MTV Push and MTV's "We Speak Music" campaigns. These campaigns highlight artists who show great performances. At the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, they won Push Performance of the Year. At the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards, they won Best Push Act and Best New Act.

On December 9, 2022, Seventeen received the Building K-cultural Bridges: Culture Ambassador Award in Los Angeles. They were recognized for helping connect Korean, Asian, and US cultures. On December 30, Seventeen won the Special International Music Award at the Japan Record Awards.

Discography

Studio albums

• Love & Letter (2016)
• Teen, Age (2017)
• An Ode (2019)
• Face the Sun (2022)
• Happy Burstday (2025)

Filmography

This section lists some of their works.

Web series

• Seventeen TV (2012–2014)
• Going Seventeen (2017–present)
• Seventeen: Hit The Road (2020)
• In the Soop SVT ver (2021)
• Nana Tour with Seventeen (2024)
• Seventeen: Our Chapter (2025)

Concerts and Tours