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| yna@yna.co.kr 2026-04-06 08:28:20
INCHEON, April 6 (Yonhap) -- All 13 members of K-pop group SEVENTEEN have agreed to renew their contracts together, the group announced during an encore concert over the weekend.
"All 13 of us decided to renew our contracts again and continue rowing the same boat together," S.Coups, the group’s leader, told fans at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium on Sunday, drawing loud cheers from the crowd.
The announcement came during the final stop of SEVENTEEN’s world tour "_NEW," which began at the same venue in September and spanned 31 concerts across 14 cities worldwide, including Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Washington, Tokyo and Fukuoka.
Marking their 11th debut anniversary this year, the group shared the news with 25,000 fans, known as CARAT, filling the stadium.
SEVENTEEN performed the opening track "HBD" from their fifth full-length album, setting a celebratory tone for the concert. Fireworks and flame effects accompanied the performance, underscoring the group’s milestone.
Nine members took the stage, with Jeonghan, Wonwoo, Hoshi and Woozi currently fulfilling their mandatory military service. Jeonghan and Wonwoo attended the concert as audience members.
The group energized fans with performances of hit songs such as "THUNDER" and "Super," while a dynamic LED backdrop and laser lighting heightened the spectacle. The inclusion of "Super," which had not been performed at other tour stops, drew particularly strong reactions.
Despite chilly weather, fans stood and waved light sticks, cheering on the group’s tightly synchronized choreography.
"This is the final stop of our long '_NEW' tour," Seungkwan said. "We’ll give you a performance with no regrets."
Dino added, "You must be tired and stressed from work. Let’s relieve that stress together and have fun."
SEVENTEEN delivered a wide-ranging set list, including signature songs like "LOVE, MONEY, FAME," "HOT" and "Rock with you," along with solo and unit performances showcasing each member’s individuality.
Vernon performed "Shining Star" with a guitar, while Seungkwan played the piano for "Raindrops." The group also revisited earlier tracks such as "ROCK" and "HIGHLIGHT," delighting longtime fans.
"We always put emotion into our music," Mingyu said. Seungkwan added, "We came here to feel your overwhelming cheers."
The encore featured songs such as "April shower," "_WORLD," "SOS" and "VERY NICE," bringing the concert to a lively close.
Fans from around the world gathered near the venue, with banners featuring the members displayed along nearby streets. Shirley Boham, who traveled from the United Kingdom with her daughter, said, "SEVENTEEN are fun and truly care about their fans. I feel connected to them. The trip took 24 hours including transfers, but they always make us smile."
SEVENTEEN will continue their activities with their 10th fan meeting, "SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND," scheduled for June 20-21 at the same venue. Members will also hold unit performances later this month in Incheon and Kaohsiung.
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