The K-pop sensation boy band, SEVENTEEN, is set to make a triumphant return with their upcoming double album titled, “SEVENTEEN IS THE BEST: 17 IS RIGHT HERE,” officially announced by Pledis Entertainment which is scheduled to be released on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 6 PM (KST), and 5 AM (ET) on all the major streaming platforms. The album is promised to be full of surprises that have solidified SEVENTEEN’s status as one of the industry’s top groups. The official press release also states that fans can pre-order the album from various online sources, which kicks off on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 11 a.m. KST.
The album’s announcement was made during the group’s recent two-day concert in Incheon, South Korea, where they delighted fans with their powerful performances and catchy tunes. In addition to this, an official teaser video has also been released by the group, which pays homage to their remarkable nine-year journey in the music industry, hinting at what’s to come in their upcoming album as it features all thirteen members within different scenarios with spectacular attire hinting towards the album’s overall theme.
Check out the official announcement below:
The fans have been excited ever since the teaser dropped as one user commented, “We can already predict that this is gonna be The Best Album of this year!” A second one wrote, “Is it only me or does this trailer really give the vibe of ‘Fear’? AND WE’RE SO READY FOR IT!” A third one said, “they can’t just drop this and expect me to wait a month like what 😭😩” A fourth one commented, “LOOKS LIKE FEAR AND GETTING CLOSER ERA IS BACK!!!!! SVT KINGS ARE BACK!!!” A fifth one said, “Let’s show our love and give our all for this comeback ❤🔥We can already predict that this gonna be The Best Album of this year>>>”
As of writing this, we would like to highlight that the official tracklist, duration, or any singles from the album have not been released. As, the upcoming album follows the release of their eleventh mini album, “Seventeenth Heaven,” released last year on October 23, 2023. It features tracks such as “God of Music,” “Diamond Days,” “Back 2 Back,” among others. Commercially, the EP became the most pre-ordered release in South Korean history, with 5.20 million pre-orders. Moreover, the group has previously released two compilations before, “17 Hits,” in 2016 and a Japanese album, “Always Yours,” in 2023.
Most recently, the group is also gearing up to grace the stages of prestigious music festivals like Glastonbury Festival and Lollapalooza Berlin, further solidifying their global presence. The official lineup of Glastonbury Festival 2024 also confirms that SEVENTEEN will be one of the acts under the “Pyramid banner,” alongside other global artists which include Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA among others. Lastly, the Glastonbury Festival returns to Worthy Farm, Pilton, England, from Wednesday, June 26, 2024 to Sunday, June 30, 2024.
Check out the official line-up of the event below:
Here is the first Glastonbury Festival 2024 line-up poster. Many more acts and attractions still to be announced.
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