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News18
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
SEVENTEEN Accused Of Copying 4th Generation Group's Fire Concept, Fans React
Last Updated: Wonwoo's concept photos caused controversy due to their similar aesthetic with VANNER's Yeonggwang. SEVENTEEN's fans are on cloud nine as the K-pop group is making a spectacular comeback in 2025 with their fifth full-length album, HAPPY BURSTDAY. Carats have more reasons to celebrate as the 13-membered group is releasing the new album on their 10th debut anniversary. Ahead of the release, the group released a series of individual striking concept photos for the album, except for Jeonghan, who is currently serving in the military. View this post on Instagram A post shared by VANNER(배너) (@vanner__official) While the dark, fiery aesthetic has impressed the fans, increasing their excitement for the new album, controversy has also emerged following the release of images. Taking to social media on May 8, SEVENTEEN's official accounts dropped the concept photos of all the members. However, one set of pictures that caused the controversy was that of Wonwoo. His photos caught the attention for bold styling but also drew accusations of plagiarism. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SEVENTEEN (@saythename_17) Some people on the internet pointed out that the aesthetic of Wonwoo's pictures was very similar to that of the photos of Yeonggwang, a member of the fourth-generation group VANNER. Both the K-pop idols wore grey-black sleeveless tops with a fire motif and were styled with similar silver chains and rings. The use of makeup mimicking scars, nose accessories and fire-themed backgrounds in both the concept photos has added fuel to the fire. It is worth noting that the official accounts of VANNER released pictures of Yeonggwang back on September 17, 2024, as part of their promotions for the group's third mini album Burn. View this post on Instagram A post shared by VANNER(배너) (@vanner__official) After the plagiarism accusations went rife, SEVENTEEN's fans quickly came to their rescue. Taking to X, many called the accusations baseless, arguing that similar concepts are common in K-pop and that elements like fire and edgy makeup are not unique to just one group. One fan said, 'Since when did K-pop groups start owning concepts? A 'fire concept", and wearing nose bridges and piercings isn't plagiarism. If your faves are from the recent gens—hate to break it to you, but 1st-3rd gen groups already did most of it first. Your faves didn't pioneer everything." Fans also pointed out that SEVENTEEN has a long history of using fire in their concept photos, citing examples of their comeback album Attacca in 2021. Let's get this straight—SVT did the fire concept in 2021 and 2022, rocked piercings and nose bridges before your faves even caught on, and as for Diesel? Hoshi's the global brand ambassador. So, sit the hell down.— HAPPY BURSTDAY OUT ON 05.26 🐦🔥 (@cscwwjhgyu) May 9, 2025 Speaking of their album Happy Burstday, the group, who made their debut on May 26, 2015, is releasing their new music on the same day this year, marking their 10th anniversary. First Published: May 10, 2025, 18:01 IST
India Today
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
K-pop group SEVENTEEN announces album Happy Burstday ahead of 10 year anniversary
K-pop group SEVENTEEN has confirmed the release of their upcoming fifth album, titled 'Happy Burstday', which will launch on May 26. The group will also turn 10 on May 26, their debut anniversary date. The news was shared on the group's official Instagram handle, with the caption, "SEVENTEEN 5th Album 2025.05.26 6PM (KST) / 5AM (ET) (sic)." View this post on Instagram A post shared by SEVENTEEN (@saythename_17)advertisementIn addition to the album, the band also revealed plans for a new tour, a new unit single album, and additional SEVENTEEN content. The group shared in their official announcement 'Happy Burstday' is coming May 26. They added in the video that along with the album, they're announcing a new tour, new unit single album, and more SEVENTEEN of the group are also enlisting for military. Wonwoo was the most recent member to enlist. Before him, the group's second-oldest member, Jeonghan had enlisted in military.
Express Tribune
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
SEVENTEEN's Wonwoo announces military enlistment date and final performances before service
SEVENTEEN's Wonwoo will begin his mandatory military service on April 3, as confirmed by PLEDIS Entertainment on March 5. In an official statement, PLEDIS announced that Wonwoo will be unable to participate in SEVENTEEN's upcoming schedules after his enlistment, including the Tecate Pa'l Norte 2025 festival and the group's Japan fan meeting in April. However, he will still perform in the 'SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND' concert on March 20-21 and appear in various pre-recorded content leading up to his departure. The agency clarified that no official event will be held on the enlistment day and requested fans not to visit the enlistment site. Instead, they encouraged sending messages of support through Weverse. PLEDIS also reassured fans that Wonwoo will receive full support throughout his service. Wonwoo will be the second SEVENTEEN member to enlist, following Jeonghan, who began his service in September 2024. The group will temporarily continue activities without him until his return. Fans have flooded social media with messages of support, wishing Wonwoo a safe and healthy service as he fulfills his military duty.
Korea Herald
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Seventeen's Wonwoo to enlist in April
Wonwoo of Seventeen will start his military service on April 3, agency Pledis Entertainment said Wednesday. He will not be able to join his bandmates for Tecate Pa'l Norte 2025 or the fan meet tour in Japan slated for April, but will be present at Carat Land, the band's fan meetup in Incheon on March 20-21, the management company reassured. He will be the second enlisted member of the 13-piece act, after Junghan who began his service in September 2024. The two formed a subunit and dropped the single 'This Man' in June last year, setting a first-week sales record for a K-pop subunit at 780,000. In the meantime, the band's 12th EP 'Spill the Feels' and fourth single in Japan 'Shohikigen' topped Oricons' Daily Album Ranking and Daily Single Ranking, both dated March 3. The mini album came out in October 2024 and the single in November.
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)
