June 25th 2024.
The highly anticipated Glastonbury Festival is just around the corner, and everyone is buzzing with excitement for the incredible lineup of artists set to take the stage. While big names like Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and Sza are expected to shine on the Pyramid Stage, there is one band that has been flying under the radar, and their name is Seventeen.
Hailing from South Korea, this 13-person group has taken the world by storm with their unique style of music, selling over 10 million albums in just one year. In fact, they were named the second most successful recording artist of 2023 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, just behind Taylor Swift. And now, they are about to make history as the first K-pop band to perform on the main stage at Glastonbury.
In an interview with the BBC, the members of Seventeen expressed their excitement and sense of responsibility for their upcoming performance. "We'll keep coming back to that feeling and do our best to prepare, so that we can blow everybody away... Not just our fans, but every other member of the audience," said Choi Seungcheol, also known as the band leader S Coups.
Despite making their debut nine years ago, Seventeen remains unfazed by their upcoming performance at Glastonbury. "The time of day doesn't really matter to us," said S Coups. "It's actually even better that we'll be performing in the afternoon because the audience can see us better under sunlight."
The band's name, Seventeen, holds a special meaning as there are 13 members, three sub-units within the group, and one overall team - making a total of 17. And unlike many other K-pop groups, Seventeen is known for their self-production, creating their own music, choreography, and song lyrics.
Before making their debut in the entertainment industry, the members of Seventeen appeared on a popular online show called Seventeen TV. The show aired from 2013 to 2015 and gave viewers a glimpse into the group's journey as members would leave and join the show each season after completing various trials and missions.
In an interview with NME, Wen Junhui, known as Jun, revealed the special appeal of their unique band structure. "For those who might be seeing us for the first time, the first thing that would most likely come to their mind is the fact that we have a lot of members," he said. "I think we can leverage that to show a very special appeal that only we have as a team, as three units, and as individual members, so we'll try to blow their minds with this weapon that we have."
Seventeen's performance at Glastonbury is set to take place on Friday afternoon on the Pyramid Stage from 2:45pm to 3:45pm. The band is ready to make their mark and show the world what they are capable of. And if you have a story to share about Seventeen, be sure to get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency, as they would love to hear from you.
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