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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
SVT's Mingyu and S.Coups attend Sulli's ex Choiza's show, triggering boycott calls amid Kim Soo Hyun–Kim Sae Ron scandal
SEVENTEEN members and Mingyu are facing intense backlash following the announcement of their upcoming appearance on Choiza ROAD, a YouTube variety series hosted by rapper Choiza of Dynamic Duo. What was intended as a light-hearted promotional feature has instead sparked controversy, largely due to Choiza's past relationship with the late singer and actress Sulli. Her tragic death has resurfaced in public discourse—especially in light of the recent controversy involving Kim Soo Hyun and the passing of his ex-girlfriend Kim Sae Ron. Both Sulli and Kim Sae Ron have been linked to troubling allegations of exploitation and grooming within the entertainment industry, reigniting conversations about the darker realities faced by young stars. [17'S] 250530 #최자로드#SEVENTEEN #세븐틴 Choiza under fire amid Kim Soo Hyun-Kim Sae Ron scandal Choiza dated Sulli from 2013 to 2017, during which their relationship was often in the media spotlight. While some reported the duo knew each other since she was 15 years old. Some say they only started dating once she became of legal age and was 19-years-old. In particular, he faced criticism in 2015 for the sexually suggestive lyrics in the Dynamic Duo song Eat Do It Sleep from the album Grand Carnival. As someone who still cries every time she talks about her favorite girl, Sulli, I'm sorry, but I cannot support that matter how much I love SEVENTEEN, I will never support any collaboration involving problematic artists. Though never confirmed to be directed at Sulli, many interpreted the lyrics as disrespectful, especially when the actress was facing intense public scrutiny. Allegations of emotional manipulation and inappropriate public commentary during their relationship had further fueled negative sentiment toward Choiza over the years. Now, years later, SEVENTEEN's planned appearance on Choiza's show has reopened old wounds, with fans questioning the appropriateness of idols associating with a figure still linked to unresolved controversies. Why are Mingyu and are facing backlash The backlash has been amplified by the ongoing Kim Soo Hyun–Kim Sae Ron scandal, which has heightened public sensitivity toward celebrity behavior and accountability. Though Sulli and Kim Sae Ron were not known to be personally close, both were linked to actor Kim Soo Hyun through the film Real (2017). Recently, Sulli's brother, Choi Da Hee, made a cryptic social media post naming Kim Sae Ron among others, leading to renewed speculation and drawing further attention to the network of relationships tied to Sulli's tragic story. In this emotionally charged environment, fans argue that SEVENTEEN's appearance on Choiza ROAD is ill-timed and insensitive. Carats call for action The backlash from SEVENTEEN's fandom, known as Carats, has been swift and vocal. While the group recently made a successful return with their album HAPPY BURSTDAY and title track Thunder, fans say the promotional effort is being overshadowed by what they see as a tone-deaf decision. Many have taken to social media to call for a boycott of the episode and are urging PLEDIS Entertainment to cancel the appearance altogether. Critics stress that idols—especially those with large, young fanbases—should not be associated with controversial figures whose past actions remain a source of pain and division in the K-pop community. We do not support the horrible doings that Choiza did to Sulli. Both admins are women before will not be posting MG and SC on that show. As women, it hurts to see that our fave artists are making content with someone who did awful things to a you. I always love you but not by coming to an event where men who are mean to women are still living well without guilty I strongly urge everyone NOT TO WATCH nor SUPPORT THIS! We can love SEVENTEEN and still speak up when something feels wrong. Support them, but say no to working with problematic figures. Stay informed, respectful, and firm.#Protect_SEVENTEEN #Boycott_Choiza_Road PROTECT SEVENTEEN AT ALL COST, CANCEL THE COLLABORATION WITH CHOIZA#SVT #MINGYU #SCOUPS #protectthemhybeandpledis While Choiza and Dynamic Duo remain veterans of the Korean music industry, fans believe that entertainment companies must exercise greater caution and cultural awareness when arranging public appearances. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
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Korea Herald
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
[Q&A] Seventeen reflects on 10 years and looks ahead with new LP 'Happy Burstday'
K-pop juggernaut returns with fifth full-length album, blending solo tracks, global collaborations and message of rebirth Even after 10 years together, Seventeen's clock hasn't stopped ticking. The 13-member boy band has redefined the path of K-pop idols. Starting out as a 'self-producing' group, Seventeen has climbed to the top of the game, setting multiple records including annual album sales exceeding 10 million units and the highest first-week album sales with 10th EP 'FML' in K-pop history in 2023. Marking its 10th anniversary, the group released its fifth full-length album 'Happy Burstday' on Monday — a declaration of rebirth and a bold step toward the future. In a written interview shared through its agency, Pledis Entertainment, the members spoke about their journey and the new release. Q: How does it feel to release a new album on your 10th anniversary? Joshua: It's deeply meaningful because the album came out on Seventeen's birthday. I hope our fans, Carats, will enjoy it just as much. DK: I'm simply grateful that we could spend these 10 years together as Seventeen. We put our hearts into this album, hoping it would be a memorable gift to Carats full of great music. Vernon: It feels surreal that it's already our 10th year. Since the album also showcases new musical sides of us, I'm curious how people will respond. Q: What should listeners pay attention to in 'Happy Burstday'? The8: For the first time, the album includes solo tracks by all 13 members. You'll be able to feel each member's unique color. Mingyu: I think the biggest highlight is the title track 'Thunder.' It's a song that gave Seventeen a jolt of fresh inspiration after 10 years of being together. Q: What stands out in 'Thunder'? As the lyrics suggest, we hope listeners will sense Seventeen's renewed energy. Despite all the challenges, we've continued to grow and this track shows our confidence in trying new things. Jun: The addictive melody and matching choreography are key points to watch. DK: Even after 10 years, our passion on stage hasn't changed. We want to prove that Seventeen can keep evolving. 'Thunder' marks our rebirth. Dino: It's also a performance-heavy track. Watch for the dynamic choreography, fluid formations, and how each member's presence shines through. Q: How was it working with Pharrell Williams and Timbaland? Hoshi: Both Pharrell and Timbaland are artists I've always admired, so every moment working with them was meaningful. When I first heard about collaborating with Pharrell, I was so excited. I even got to work on a solo song with Timbaland — it was an honor. Woozi: These are producers I've learned so much from through their music growing up, so it was a true honor. I tried to stay honest and bring out synergy with the members. Through studying their work, I've realized that the most important thing in music is staying true to yourself — and I tried to bring that out in this album too. Q: What new sides of Seventeen do you hope to show this time? Mingyu: Our thoughts and circumstances change by the second. I'm curious myself how all the growth we've gone through over the past decade will show on stage. Seungkwan: This album holds all the energy Seventeen has shown over the past 10 years. It contrasts with the fresh-faced charm we had when we debuted — you'll see a more seasoned Seventeen. Q: If you could sum up the past 10 years in one word? The8: 'Youth.' Seventeen was my youth. I'm especially grateful to Carats because I know how rare it is for all 13 of us to have come this far together. Joshua: 'Love.' We couldn't have made it this far without the love from Carats. I'm also thankful to my fellow members — we recently had a long talk, and I feel like we've grown even closer. Q: What's been Seventeen's most defining challenge? Woozi: We've constantly taken on challenges. Even now, it's not easy to produce our own albums while actively promoting. But we chose not to settle even for our 10th anniversary, and pushed ourselves musically. That's what makes Seventeen a team with limitless potential. Jun: All 13 of us are always thinking of ways to grow and try new things, driven by our love for Carats. Their support has always been our biggest motivation. Q: What do you want to challenge yourselves with next? I want to find more time to repay the love we've received. Moving forward as Seventeen is important, but spending meaningful time with fans is just as valuable. We'll keep showing our best. Hoshi: I'd love to deepen our communication with fans. If our future challenges allow us to show that fan interaction is what fuels us, that alone would be rewarding. Personally, I also want to show more of my versatility as an all-rounder artist. Q: Any final words for Carats and each other? I hope our time together continues to be full of love, care and happiness. These past 10 years have been a joy, and I look forward to building even more memories. Joshua: Carats! We'll keep releasing great albums, so please keep showing your love — just like now. Jun: Because I love our fans, I want to keep challenging myself and showing you new sides of me. Hoshi: We made this album with Carats in mind. Each member's solo track reflects their voice and emotions, so please listen closely. Thank you always for your unwavering support — I'll keep growing to repay your love. Woozi: To the members — thank you for making such an amazing team. To Carats — I hope we stay healthy and keep going strong for a long time. The8: Thank you for sticking with us for 10 years. I'll keep working hard so we can spend even more years together. Mingyu: To my members — I'm proud of us. And to Carats — your love helps us evolve. Let's see how far we can go together. Thank you and love you. DK: I hope this 10th anniversary album is a joyful gift for you. We wouldn't be here without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart — we'll keep bringing you great stages and music. Seungkwan: I'm so thankful we're making a comeback on our 10th anniversary. I'll work as hard as if we're debuting all over again. Let's go! Vernon: Carats, you've done so much until now. Let's keep doing even better going forward. Thank you, stay healthy and I love you. Dino: Thank you and love you for supporting Seventeen and this album. I hope this project shows you just how much love we've built up — and how we want to return it.
Korea Herald
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
The bridge, the beats, the burst Seventeen's 10th anniversary party shakes up K-pop
Boy band's milestone party draws 10,000 to Seoul's Hangang Park It's rare for a K-pop group — boy band or girl group — to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Most acts fail to survive the so-called 'seven-year curse,' a widely observed trend where many disband or undergo significant member changes around their seventh year. The standard contract term set by the Fair Trade Commission in Korea is also seven years. Seventeen, however, beat the odds. While members Jeonghan and Wonwoo were absent at the show due to their military service, the group marked its decadelong journey in a groundbreaking way — by performing on the Jamsu Bridge in central Seoul, the first K-pop act to do so. The anniversary concert, titled 'B-Day Party: Burst Stage,' kicked off 20 minutes behind schedule at 7:50 p.m., Sunday, opening with the premiere of the group's new main track, 'Thunder,' from the fifth studio album, 'Happy Burstday,' released on Monday at 6 p.m. Around 6,000 Carats — Seventeen's fandom — selected via online lottery, gathered on the low-lying bridge next to Banpo Hangang Park to sing along to the unreleased song in unison. 'We imagined all kinds of things when we first heard we'd be performing on Jamsu Bridge,' said member Mingyu during the show. 'We wondered, 'Will there be yachts? Will the sunset be pretty? What if it rains?' But everything turned out perfect. I hope everyone enjoys the show to the end.' Hoshi added, 'They say we're the first K-pop group to ever perform on Jamsu Bridge,' highlighting the occasion's significance. DK followed up by thanking fans: 'It's all thanks to our Carats. None of this would've been possible without you.' Those who without tickets still joined in, gathering around the nearby Banpo Hangang Park to watch the performance in real-time via large LED screens installed across the area. After performing 'Thunder,' Woozi shared a behind-the-scenes story about the song's production. 'It's a powerful track, but after 10 years of making albums, I started to doubt myself — 'Maybe I don't have it anymore.' But inspiration struck like thunder. That's how this song came about. I hope you enjoy it just as it is,' Woozi said. The group then performed the B-side 'HBD' from the new album and its 2022 hit 'Hot' from the fourth album 'Face the Sun.' 'This year marks our 10th anniversary, and since it's our fifth full-length album, we titled it 'Happy Burstday,'' said Mingyu. 'It's a celebration of our 10 years and a combination of the words 'burst,' as in explosion or release and 'birthday.'' 'The album includes three group tracks including 'Thunder' and solo songs by all 13 members — 16 songs in total,' Vernon said. The hour-long concert featured a total of 12 songs, including fan favorites like 'Rock With You,' 'God of Music' and 'Very Nice.' The performance was followed by a dazzling fireworks display over the Han River, adding to the party atmosphere. Visual effects using the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain — installed on Banpo Bridge directly above Jamsu Bridge — heightened the spectacle. As the group sang 'Our Dawn is Hotter Than Day,' the fountain lit up in Seventeen's official colors, rose quartz and serenity. During 'God of Music,' the water jets danced in sync with the rhythm, amplifying the festive mood. The event was livestreamed globally via Hybe's global fandom platform, Weverse; Hybe Labels' YouTube channel and Naver's ZikZok platform — allowing fans from Japan, China, the US, Indonesia, Singapore and beyond to join in virtually. As the concert neared its end, Hoshi said, 'It feels like we just debuted yesterday, and now it's already been 10 years. The concert just started, but it's already over.' DK added, 'Performing here is truly overwhelming.' Seungkwan wrapped up the night by saying, 'Just being able to perform in this space felt like a miracle.' To mark the occasion, Seventeen also hosted a three-day fan event starting Friday on Some Sevit — a cluster of artificial islands on the Han River. The event included a 'Seventeen History Zone' chronicling the group's journey, an interactive message wall, an offline version of the group's mobile game 'Puzzle Seventeen,' a photo card exchange area and self-photo booths.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
SEVENTEEN's Wonwoo enlists in military on 3 April
5 Mar - SEVENTEEN's member Wonwoo is set to enlist in the military on 3 April. The news was confirmed by his management agency Pledis Entertainment on 5 March via their fan community Weverse, adding, "As previously informed, Wonwoo will participate in the Carat Land performance on 20 and 21 March without any issues and plans to continue to meet Carats through various pre-prepared content." However, the singer will not participate in the "Tekatte Pal Norte 2025" festival and the Japan fan meeting, as both activities will happen after his enlistment. The agency also stated that they will not hold any event on the day that he enters the training camp. "Please refrain from visiting the alternative military service location. Please leave your thoughts for Wonwoo through Weverse," they added. Wonwoo becomes the second member to get enlisted following Jeonghan, who enlisted in September last year. (Photo Source: Wonwoo IG, Jeonghan IG)
