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SEVENTEEN

K-pop boy band with 13 members

SEVENTEEN is a South Korean boy band with 13 members known for their exceptional performance and music production skills. Formed in 2015 by Pledis Entertainment, the group has gained international recognition for their diverse music style and synchronized choreography. SEVENTEEN is praised for their self-produced music and active involvement in the creative process, setting them apart in the K-pop industry.

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Timeline

Choi Seung Cheol's Birth

Choi Seung Cheol, also known as S.Coups, was born on August 8, 1995. He is the leader, hip hop team leader, rapper, and vocalist of the group SEVENTEEN.

Yoon Jeong Han's Birth

Yoon Jeong Han, a vocalist and visual of SEVENTEEN, was born on October 4, 1995.

Kwon Soon Young's Birth

Kwon Soon Young, also known as Hoshi, was born on June 15, 1996. He is the performance team leader, dancer, vocalist, and rapper of SEVENTEEN.

DK, also known as Lee Seok Min, was born on 18th February, 1997. He is the vocalist and the ace of the group.

Vernon (버논)

Vernon, also known as 버논, is a Korean-American rapper. He is the main rapper, visual, sub vocalist, and face of the group.

Dino, also known as Lee Chan, was born on 11th February, 1999. He is a dancer, vocalist, and rapper, also known as the future of kpop.

Introduction through Seventeen TV

Before their official debut, the group was introduced through the online show 'Seventeen TV' in 2012. During the show, there were no fixed members yet and all the cast members were trainees within the average age of seventeen. Throughout five seasons, the trainees showcased their skills and personalities—earning them a considerable fanbase and amping up the anticipation for their debut.

Debut Announcement of SEVENTEEN

In December 2012, it was announced that a seventeen member boy group named SEVENTEEN with an average age of 17 would soon debut. The TV show, Seventeen TV, documented the members' training, debut preparations, and everyday lives.

Debut of Seventeen on 17 Project

Seventeen debuted on the web program '17 Project' around 2013, which attracted the attention of fans like the user. The group's music and dance captivated the user, leading to her becoming a fan of the group known as a 'Carat'.

Love & Letter is the first studio album by the South Korean boy group SEVENTEEN. It was released on April 29, 2015.

Seventeen Project: Big Debut Plan

SEVENTEEN appeared in the reality TV show Seventeen Project: Big Debut Plan, broadcast on MBC between May 2–26, 2015. The members completed missions while being split into a hip-hop unit, a vocal unit, and a performance unit.

Official Debut with 17 Carat

The group finally made their official debut as a thirteen-member group on May 26, 2015 with the mini-album 17 Carat, featuring the title track Adore U. They were also the first male K-Pop group to debut with a one-hour live showcase on a major broadcasting channel, having been televised by MBC.

Release of SEVENTEEN's Debut Mini Album 17 Carat

SEVENTEEN released their debut mini album '17 Carat' three days after their debut showcase. The title song 'Adore U' was described as a funky pop song about teenage love, marking the beginning of the group's trilogy.

SEVENTEEN Reveals Comeback Teaser Image

SEVENTEEN revealed a new image through their social media accounts, hinting at their upcoming comeback. The image featured the group's name as the wallpaper on a cellphone display, with the time and date set for their comeback announcement.

Release of Seventeen's EP Boys Be

Seventeen's second EP Boys Be was released on September 10, 2015. It later became the highest-selling rookie album of 2015.

Release of First 'Love & Letter' Album

After multiple teasers, on April 25, the group released the album First 'Love & Letter' with the title song 'Pretty U'. The album was released in 'Love' and 'Letter' versions, similarly to their second mini album.

Announcement of first solo concert Like SEVENTEEN – Shining Diamond Concert

SEVENTEEN revealed the details of their first solo concert, Like SEVENTEEN – Shining Diamond Concert, which began in South Korea on July 30 and 31, and ended in Australia on August 30. The concert series attracted a large audience, with 13,000 tickets sold for the South Korea shows.

Going Seventeen

Going Seventeen is the third mini album by Seventeen, released on December 5, 2016. It includes the popular title track 'Boom Boom' and demonstrates the group's musical maturity.

17 Japan Concert: Say The Name 'Seventeen'

SEVENTEEN held their second solo concert, 17 Japan Concert: Say The Name 'Seventeen', in Kobe Worlds Commemoration Hall and Yokohama Arena, attracting 50,000 people overall between both concerts. They performed multiple songs from their albums and the title song 'Boom Boom'.

Teen, Age is the second studio album by SEVENTEEN, released on November 6, 2017.

Release of Director's Cut Album

SEVENTEEN released a special album named Director's Cut on February 5, containing all tracks from the previous Teen, Age album and four new tracks, including the title track 'Thanks'. 'Thanks' reached first place on iTunes charts in 29 countries, and Time magazine named SEVENTEEN one of the best K-pop groups during this promotion period.

SEVENTEEN's Official Debut in Japan

SEVENTEEN officially debuted in Japan with their first Japanese mini album, We Make You, on May 30.

Release of SEVENTEEN's Sixth Mini Album 'You Made My Dawn'

SEVENTEEN released their sixth mini album You Made My Dawn on January 21.

Release of SEVENTEEN's third full album An Ode

SEVENTEEN released the digital single “HIT” as the introduction to their third full album An Ode with the title track '독 : Fear' released on September 16. An Ode earned SEVENTEEN their first daesang for “Album of the Year” at the 2019 Asia Artist Awards and was critically acclaimed by Billboard as the 'Best K-Pop Album of 2019.'

Release of Seventeen's second Japanese single 'Fallin' Flower'

Seventeen released their second Japanese single 'Fallin' Flower' on April 1, 2020. The single sold more than 400,000 copies in its first week and secured first place on Billboard's Japan Hot 100 Chart.

Majority shareholder change of Pledis Entertainment to HYBE

On May 25, 2020, HYBE became the majority shareholder of Pledis Entertainment, SEVENTEEN’s label.

Release of SEVENTEEN's seventh mini album Heng:garæ

SEVENTEEN released their seventh mini album Heng:garæ, achieving a new personal record for first week sales by selling over 1.09 million albums.

Heng:garæ topping the Oricon Weekly Album Chart

On July 7, 2020, Oricon announced that Heng:garæ topped the Oricon Weekly Album Chart—becoming the first foreign male artist in 12 years to rank No. 1 for two consecutive weeks.

Geffen Records and Universal Music Group Signing

On May 18, 2021, SEVENTEEN signed with Geffen Records and Universal Music Group, expanding their reach to a global audience and solidifying their position as a successful international artist.

SEVENTEEN's comeback with eighth mini album Your Choice

SEVENTEEN announced their comeback with the eighth mini album Your Choice, scheduled for release on June 18.

Seventeen members renew contracts with Pledis Entertainment

On July 19, 2021, all members of Seventeen renewed their contracts with Pledis Entertainment.

Release of SEVENTEEN's ninth EP Attacca

On October 22, 2021, SEVENTEEN released their ninth EP Attacca with the title track, 'Rock with you'.

Release of Seventeen's special Japanese single 'Power of Love'

Seventeen released the special Japanese single 'Power of Love' on December 8, 2021.

Announcement of the movie 'Power of Love : The Movie' by SEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN announced the release of the movie 'Power of Love : The Movie' on March 3, 2022, which will include scenes from their live concerts, interviews released for the first time, and many behind-the-stage stories.

Confirmation of SEVENTEEN's fourth full-length album release

Pledis confirmed that the group SEVENTEEN is preparing to release their fourth full-length album in May on March 17.

Release of SEVENTEEN's ninth mini album Attacca

SEVENTEEN released their ninth mini album Attacca on October 22.

Return of BSS with Second Wind album

In January 2023, Pledis announced that BSS would return after five years of inactivity with their first single album Second Wind on February 6. The album contains tracks like 'Fighting', 'Lunch', and '7PM', achieving record-breaking sales in the first week.

BSS wins first music show award

BSS earned their first ever music show award on February 15, 2023, with their lead single 'Fighting', on the MBC M's Show Champion.

Release of Seventeen's tenth extended play FML

Seventeen released their tenth extended play FML, featuring the co-title tracks 'Super' and 'F*ck My Life'.

SEVENTEEN World Tour [Be the Sun] Announcement

SEVENTEEN announced their plans for a new world tour, SEVENTEEN World Tour [Be the Sun], which will start in Seoul before heading to North America.

Music Show Wins (63)

On November 5, 2023, SEVENTEEN achieved a significant milestone by winning a total of 63 music shows. This demonstrates their popularity and success in the music industry.

End of the Timeline
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