Seventeen wraps up 'Right Here' world tour
K-pop group Seventeen successfully concluded their world tour, attracting over 1.03 million fans across 14 cities worldwide.
According to Pledis Entertainment, the group wrapped up their Seventeen [Right Here] World Tour with concerts at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on Saturday and Sunday. The final leg of the four-month tour saw the members deliver a three-hour performance filled with their hits, including an encore of "Very Nice."
"This tour has left us with unforgettable memories, and we are thankful to everyone who joined us along the way," the group shared in a press release on Monday.
Seventeen, who are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, also thanked their fans for their support and promised to continue growing for their fandom Carat in the years to come.
The tour kicked off Oct.12-13, 2024, at Goyang Sports Complex in South Korea, before heading to North America, Japan and other major cities across Asia. Over the course of 30 shows, Seventeen's performances drew a total of 1.037 million fans both online and offline.
Seventeen created an immersive experience for their fans by hosting various events in the cities where they performed during their tour. One such event, "Seventeen The City," took place in five cities -- Los Angeles, Aichi, Fukuoka, Tokyo and Osaka.
In Singapore, they collaborated with the Singapore Tourism Board to offer fans exclusive experiences at landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands and top restaurants. Fan participation events were also held in Jakarta and Bangkok.
On Sunday, Seventeen received two major awards at the 32nd Hanteo Music Awards 2024 in Seoul, winning best album and artist of the year.
Looking ahead, Seventeen is set to perform at the Tecate Pa'l Norte 2025 music festival in Monterrey, Mexico on April 4, becoming the first K-pop group to perform at the largest music festival in Latin America.
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