Seventeen to kick off new world tour in Incheon this September
K-pop group Seventeen to kick off new world tour with two-day concert in Incheon, Sept. 13–14. Courtesy of Pledis Entertainment
Tour marks new chapter after 10th anniversary and chart-topping fifth studio album
K-pop group Seventeen is set to launch a new world tour this fall, beginning with a two-day concert in Incheon on Sept. 13–14, according to agency Pledis Entertainment on Monday.
The tour, titled “SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR ‘NEW_’ IN INCHEON,” will take place at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium and be livestreamed globally to connect with fans around the world.
The title “NEW_” signals a bold new chapter for the group. The underscore following the word “new” is meant to symbolize limitless potential and open-ended possibilities. A teaser poster featuring the members walking along an open road further suggests the beginning of an expansive journey.
On May 26, the group celebrated its 10th anniversary by releasing its fifth full-length album “HAPPY BURSTDAY,” signaling a dramatic rebirth. The album includes solo tracks from each member for the first time and features collaborations with legendary artists such as Pharrell Williams, showcasing Seventeen’s evolving musical versatility.
The group achieved major commercial success with the album, topping the Circle Chart’s mid-year album rankings and debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The lead single “Thunder” also topped major Korean streaming charts, including Melon’s Top 100.
The upcoming tour is expected to highlight Seventeen’s artistic transformation while reigniting the energy of their 10th anniversary celebrations.
The group recently ranked third in Billboard Boxscore’s 2025 mid-year “Top Tours” list, the highest for any K-pop act, raising anticipation for the milestones they will reach with the new tour.
Additional cities and dates for “SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR ‘NEW_’” will be announced in the coming weeks.
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.