MUMBAI: “The US stadium debut was a joyful victory lap for one of K-pop's most hardworking teams” – Consequence
LOS ANGELES – November 11, 2024 – K-pop icon SEVENTEEN took another major step in their ever-ascending career, concluding their U.S. tour ‘SEVENTEEN RIGHT HERE WORLD TOUR IN U.S.’ with two U.S. stadium shows at Los Angeles’ BMO Stadium on November 9 and 10.
Following two sold-out shows in Korea, SEVENTEEN returned to the U.S. concert stage for the first time in over two years. Reflecting the excitement for their live performances, their 10 shows stateside across 5 cities were immediately sold out as soon as the tickets went on presale. The tour opened with back-to-back shows in Chicago (October 22 and 23), followed by stops in New York (October 25 and 27), San Antonio (October 31 and November 1) and Oakland (November 5 and 6), before coming to Los Angeles for their U.S. stadium debut reaching the highlight of their 3-week tour.
“We’re at the stadium now. It’s such an honor to be able to meet you in such a big venue. It’s all thanks to you guys. Let’s have fun tonight,” SEVENTEEN shared as they launched into what became an unforgettable night for both the group and their dedicated fans, CARATs, who filled the 22,000-seat stadium.
Kicking off with scaled-up performances of “Fear,” “Fearless,” and “MAESTRO,” SEVENTEEN packed a 3-hour show with 23 songs and an encore that went on until their hearts’ desire. The crowd matched the band’s energy throughout, chanting along with high-energy hits such as “Super,” “God of Music,” and the most recent lead single “LOVE, MONEY, FAME (feat. DJ Khaled)” and cheering for unit performances like “Water,” “Rain,” and “Candy” showcasing the group’s dynamic talents.
During the famous ‘never-ending’ performance of “VERY NICE” in the encore, fans took part in attempting high notes, dance battles and riff-offs. The level of fan engagement proved why SEVENTEEN is deemed a powerhouse of live shows for their exceptional ability to draw the audience into the fun.
As the Los Angeles show drew to a close, SEVENTEEN reflected on the tour’s finale with VERNON saying, “This is definitely a night I won't forget. We had so much fun tonight, and just us SEVENTEEN performing at this venue with all of you filling up the whole space, this is incredible. Thank you so much.”
Further elevating fan excitement, the final stop of the U.S. tour was celebrated with ‘SEVENTEEN THE CITY Los Angeles,’ a citywide ‘concert play park’ where the band offered a series of immersive experiences in partnership with local organizations, including a themed pop-up, landmark lighting, F&B collaborations, a fan party, and more, enticing fans and residents alike. The highlight was the 85-feet Ferris Wheel at the Santa Monica Pier, lit up with SEVENTEEN’s logo, while the pop-up and partner venues buzzed with fans soaking in the celebratory atmosphere.
Wrapping up the U.S leg, SEVENTEEN will be taking their ‘RIGHT HERE’ world tour to Japan and other major cities across Asia for stadium shows, to meet fans who eagerly await their highly anticipated live shows.
About SEVENTEEN
SEVENTEEN—comprised of S.COUPS, JEONGHAN, JOSHUA, JUN, HOSHI, WONWOO, WOOZI, THE 8, MINGYU, DK, SEUNGKWAN, VERNON and DINO—have rocketed to the forefront of the music scene fueled by a fiercely independent spirit and a nonpareil in-house creative ecosystem. The 13-piece act’s innovative structure hinges on the interplay of three units: hip-hop, vocal, and performance. Their 10th Mini Album FML and 11th Mini Album SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN both debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and proceeded to become the top 2 best-selling albums worldwide in K-pop history. Having placed the group on top of the Billboard Artist 100, FML was further recognized as the best-selling global album of 2023 by IFPI with over 6.4 million copies sold. The K-pop icon continued its momentum into 2024 with remarkable achievements. Their Best Album 17 IS RIGHT HERE, featuring SEVENTEEN’s celebrated discography, was released and they became UNESCO's first-ever Goodwill Ambassador for Youth, recognized for their role in uplifting and inspiring young people worldwide. They made history at Glastonbury as the first K-pop act to perform at the festival and set another milestone as the first K-pop headliner at Lollapalooza Berlin. Most recently, SEVENTEEN won Best Group at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.
