K-Pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN kicked off the U.S. leg of their SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] in Tacoma, Washington, this weekend—and in true SEVENTEEN fashion, they didn’t just perform, they made history.
The night opened with cinematic flair as the group strutted down a glowing runway to an instrumental of “Bad Influence (Prod. by Pharrell Williams),” before launching into an electrifying 27-song setlist that spanned their decade-long career. From the fiery beats of “HOT” and “HIT” to fan-favorite “Rock with you,” and new tracks “HBD” and “THUNDER” from their fifth studio album HAPPY BURSTDAY, the show was a three-hour masterclass in precision, passion, and performance.
But the highlight of the night came when each of the 13 members took the spotlight for their first-ever solo stages in the U.S.—a milestone moment for American CARATs.
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DINO kicked things off with “Trigger,” a slick blend of 2000s-inspired R&B and hip-hop.
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JUN slowed the tempo with “Gemini,” a soulful, Afro-electronic reflection on rediscovery.
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VERNON lit up the arena with the anthemic “Shining Star,” while JOSHUA delivered jazzy introspection with “Fortunate Change.”
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DK charmed with his country-pop track “Happy Virus,” and SEUNGKWAN tugged heartstrings with emotional ballad “Raindrops.”
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THE 8 took audiences on an ethereal ride with “Skyfall,” followed by MINGYU’s club-ready “Shake It Off.”
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The solo run ended with S.COUPS’ powerful Afro-hip-hop track “Jungle,” a triumphant ode to SEVENTEEN’s decade of growth.
The surprises didn’t stop there—CxM (S.COUPS and MINGYU) made their unit debut with “5, 4, 3 (Pretty woman),” featuring Lay Bankz, drawing massive cheers before the night closed on a sentimental note with “A-TEEN,” “9-TEEN,” “20,” and the group’s signature encore, “VERY NICE” (performed multiple times, of course).
The NEW_ tour title carries a fitting meaning: the underscore symbolizes limitless potential, a blank space to be redefined. For a group celebrating their 10th anniversary, SEVENTEEN continues to prove they’re not just evolving—they’re rewriting the rules of what K-Pop performance can be.
Next stops include BMO Stadium in Los Angeles (Oct. 16–17), Moody Center in Austin (Oct. 21–22), Amerant Bank Arena in Florida (Oct. 26–27), and Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Oct. 29–30).
Source: HYBE
