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Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
SEVENTEEN's Woozi calls military hiatus ‘no big deal,' promises team 'will get back together' on return
SEVENTEEN has been dominating the K-pop scene lately, from their critically acclaimed 5th full album HAPPY BURSTDAY, to smashing it on the charts with their hit track THUNDER. Even celebrating their 10th anniversary with unforgettable performances by the Han River. Their momentum is undeniable, earning them top spots on touring revenue lists, surpassing even ATEEZ and BTS' J-Hope in recent figures. Truly, 2025 is shaping up to be a peak year for this powerhouse 13-member group. But with great success comes inevitable change. South Korea's mandatory military service means many K-pop idols, including SEVENTEEN members, must take a break from the spotlight. Right now, nine of the thirteen members are serving, with the rest, including vocalists Hoshi and Woozi, preparing to enlist soon. This naturally raises questions: What does this mean for the group's future? How will SEVENTEEN stay relevant when they're split up by military duty? The answer lies in a smart, intentional strategy — one that is followed by BTS. SEVENTEEN is emphasizing individuality by featuring solo songs from each member alongside group tracks ahead of military service. This approach isn't random; it's a calculated move to showcase each member's unique personality and talents while they're apart. In a recent Billboard interview, Hoshi shared, 'We would like to show more of our individualities, each of the members' personalities and capabilities, so that when the time comes and we get back together again as a group, we'll be able to showcase ourselves as a better SEVENTEEN.' This mindset reflects a deep confidence in their bond and the belief that separation is just a phase, not an end. Woozi echoed this sentiment, saying, 'We understand that fans are very sad that some of us are going to be away, but among ourselves, we don't consider this to be a really huge deal because we know that we are going to stay together.' For SEVENTEEN, military service isn't a setback—it's a natural transition, a chapter in their growth both individually and as a group. The members view it as an opportunity to develop personally and musically, so that when they reunite, they'll be stronger and more complete than ever before. Where does SEVENTEEN stand now? Currently, the group is riding a massive wave of success. They've been dubbed a 'super band' and hold the No. 3 spot on the midyear Boxscore charts for 2025, grossing an astounding USD 120.9 million and selling over 842,000 tickets on tour. Their influence is undeniable, and even with the staggered enlistment schedule, their legacy and momentum remain intact. In summary, while military enlistment marks a period of physical separation, SEVENTEEN is turning this challenge into a chance to shine individually and return as a more dynamic, evolved group. CARAT s might feel the absence, but the members' spirits remain united and focused on their long-term journey.
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Seventeen among world's top 3 touring artists by revenue: Billboard
Seventeen raked in the third-highest revenue among touring artists in the past six months, according to Billboard's biannual report published on Wednesday in the US. The band grossed $120.9 million, trailing only Coldplay and Shakira in the midyear Boxscore tally of worldwide tours for the period from Oct. 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The K-pop boy band held its international tour 'Right Here' from October last year to February this year, spanning 14 cities in Asia and the US. The tour sold approximately 842,000 tickets through 30 shows. On May 26, the 10-year-old act rolled out its fifth studio album, 'Happy Burstday,' sweeping the charts at home and abroad, including Melon's Top 100 and Oricon's Daily Album Ranking. The album sold over 2.26 million copies on the day of its release. Seventeen celebrated the 10-year milestone with an outdoor concert on a bridge over the Han River.
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Dolly Parton hints at appearance at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour
Dolly Parton says she could show up to Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter Tour'. The 79-year-old country music legend was "very honoured" when the 'Single Ladies' hitmaker, 43, remade her 1973 classic - but with a "twist" where she warns Jolene to stay clear of her man. Asked if she can be expected at one of the shows on the mammoth stadium tour, Dolly told the HuffPost: 'You never know ― anything is possible! Because she really is doing great with that [tour]." On being "very amused" by Beyoncé's take on 'Jolene', she added: 'I was very honoured that she wanted to do her version of Jolene. 'That's all a great compliment to me, when somebody wants to do my songs in any version. 'I was very amused by her take on that, and I got a big kick out of that. 'She's not gonna sit back and say, 'Oh please don't take my man.' She's gonna kick some a**!' Beyoncé kicked off her 'Cowboy Carter Tour' by raking in a record-setting $55.7 million gross. The 'Crazy In Love' hitmaker finished a run of five gigs at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on May 9, and pulled in well over $50 million with 217,000 tickets sold. As reported by Rolling Stone magazine, the Los Angeles run was the "biggest reported single-venue engagement" of the year so far. It was also the fifth-highest grossing tour stop in Boxscore history, beaten only by U2 at the Sphere in Las Vegas across 2023 and 2024, Harry Styles at New York's Madison Square Garden in 2022, and Take That's Wembley Stadium run in 2011. What's more, it also marked the highest-grossing single-venue engagement in history by a female artist. Beyoncé started her tour on April 28 and returned to the venue on May 1, 4, 7 and 9, pulling in an average of $11.1 million per night with over 43,000 fans in attendance for each show. With three performances as SoFi in 2023, her eight gigs in total was more than any other artist in the venue's five-year history. On the opening night of the SoFi run, the Grammy Award-winner was joined onstage by her daughters Blue Ivy Carter and Rumi Carter. Blue Ivy, 13, danced with her famous mother during her performance of 'America Has A Problem'. Later on, it was time for Beyoncé and Jay-Z's seven-year-old, Rumi Carter, to make her onstage debut. As Beyoncé belted out the moving ballad 'Protector', Rumi and her big sister stood with her under the spotlight. Following the performance, pictures of Beyoncé and her three children - also including Rumi's twin brother Sir - appeared on a big screen behind her.
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Incredible twist in Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour after backlash over slow sales and disastrous tech issues
It looks like things are turning around for Beyonce 's Cowboy Carter tour. After a rocky start that included sluggish ticket sales and technical difficulties, the Los Angeles leg of the tour has earned Bey a record-setting $55.7 million from just five shows. The Single Ladies hitmaker, 43, played five nights at L.A.'s SoFi Stadium, beginning April 28, with successive performances on May 1, 4, 7, and 9. According to Billboard, she sold 217,000 tickets and now holds the biggest reported single-venue engagement of 2025 so far, surpassing Shakira and Coldplay. It's also the fifth-highest grossing tour stop in Boxscore history, behind two legs of U2's Sphere residency in Las Vegas, Harry Styles ' 15 shows at Madison Square Garden in New York, and eight nights of UK boy band band Take That at Wembley Stadium in London. For a female artist, it's the highest-grossing reported single-venue engagement ever by a woman. It's a far cry from the weeks leading up to the Cowboy Carter tour, which initially had large sections of unsold seats - which is almost unheard of for a star of Beyonce's calibre. At one point, interest in the tour was so low that resale seats in the nosebleed section were going for as cheap as $20. Some fans later complained that they'd forked out full price for floor seats, only to see tickets slashed considerably right before the tour kicked off due to slow sales. There were also a number of shocking technical difficulties, most notably on the second night of Bey's SoFi Stadium run. Making matters even worse, the first night of the tour saw a number of concertgoers get into a brutal brawl in the VIP section. So how did Cowboy Carter manage to wrap up its Los Angeles leg with a record-setting Boxscore? spoke to attendees at the second and fifth shows at SoFi Stadium, with many confirming that they'd snagged seats just hours before showtime after seeing articles about the ticket prices being cut. Others said that they were impressed by viral clips of the concert on social media and strong reviews from critics. The Guardian already awarded the tour five stars out of five, while The New York Times gave it a glowing review too. also observed that any technical issues from the second date of the tour had been completely smoothed over by the fifth show. Celebrity guests have also brought positive publicity to the tour. The first five shows of Cowboy Carter brought out a slew of A-listers, including Brie Larson, Renee Rapp, Gayle King, Mindy Kaling, and even Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Cowboy Carter tour will stop in Chicago next on May 15 for three shows, followed by five shows in New Jersey, six in London, and three shows in France, before heading back to the US for more dates.
AsiaOne
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Beyonce starts concert tour with record setting $73m gross, Entertainment News
Beyonce has started her Cowboy Carter Tour with a record setting US$55.7 million (S$73 million) gross. The Crazy in Love hitmaker finished a run of five gigs at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on May 9, pulled in well over US$50 million with 217,000 tickets sold. As reported by Rolling Stone magazine, the Los Angeles run is the "biggest reported single-venue engagement" of the year so far. It's also the fifth-highest grossing tour stop in Boxscore history — beaten only by U2 at the Sphere in Las Vegas across 2023 and 2024, Harry Styles at New York's Madison Square Garden in 2022, and Take That's Wembley Stadium run in 2011 — and the highest-grossing single-venue engagement in history by a female artist. Beyonce started her tour on April 28 and returned to the venue on May 1, 4, 7 and 9, pulling in an average of US$11.1 million per night with over 43,000 fans in attendance for each show. With three performances as SoFi in 2023, her eight gigs in total are more than any other artist in the venue's five-year history. On the opening night of the SoFi run, the Grammy Award winner was joined onstage by her daughters Blue Ivy Carter and Rumi Carter. Blue Ivy, 13, danced with her famous mother during her performance of America Has A Problem. Later on, it was time for Beyonce and Jay-Z's seven-year-old, Rumi Carter, to make her onstage debut. As Beyonce belted out the moving ballad Protector, Rumi and her big sister stood with her under the spotlight. Following the performance, pictures of Beyonce and her three children — also including Rumi's twin brother Sir — appeared on a big screen behind her. Blue Ivy was part of the backup dance troupe for her superstar mom on her 2023 Renaissance Tour. She also joined her mother onstage for her NFL Christmas Day Halftime Show in 2024. She followed in her famous parents' footsteps and voiced Kiara in the 2024 Disney film Mufasa: The Lion King. [[nid:717691]]
