K-pop act Seventeen poised for August comeback

K-pop boy band Seventeen will return in August. Capture from YouTube account of “Stone Music Entertainment”

By Dong Sun-hwa

K-pop boy band Seventeen is tuning up for an August comeback.

Pledis Entertainment, representing the 13-piece group, took to its official Twitter and YouTube Wednesday to disclose a video ― “An Ode 1 : Unchained Melody” ― hinting at the new release.

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The clip features the black-suited members in dark and mysterious places. As the medium-tempo music flows, they dance as if they are gravity-free. The video also delivers a message that reads, “NOW DESCRIBE WHAT YOU SEE.”

The fresh release will exhibit the group's growth and broader musical spectrum, according to reports. The lead track's title is not yet known.

Seventeen, comprised of S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon and Dino, debuted in 2015 with the album “17 CARAT.”

It is dubbed a "self-produced idol," as its members are involved in songwriting and choreography for their releases.

The band is set to hold “SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR 'ODE TO YOU' IN SEOUL” concerts on Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, in Seoul's Songpa District.