SEVENTEEN Kicks Off U.S. Leg of ‘NEW_’ WORLD TOUR With Powerful Stages & Solo Performances

Rosa Gulliver
Oct 14
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Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | October 14, 2025

SEVENTEEN KICKS OFF U.S. LEG OF ‘NEW_’ WORLD TOUR WITH POWERFUL STAGES AND FIRST-EVER SOLO PERFORMANCES IN AMERICA

SEVENTEEN officially launched the U.S. leg of their SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] IN U.S. (hereinafter ‘NEW_’) on Saturday night at Tacoma Dome, delivering a dynamic, career-spanning performance that marked a major milestone: their first-ever solo stages in America.

The group kicked off the night by transforming the stage into a striking runway to an instrumental version of “Bad Influence (Prod. by Pharrell Williams).” What followed was a high-energy, 27-song set showcasing SEVENTEEN’s signature blend of artistry, precision, and unity punctuated by cinematic VCRs and heartfelt ments from the members. The show featured explosive group hits like “HOT,” “HIT,” and “Rock with you,” as well as new tracks “HBD” and “THUNDER” from their 5th studio album HAPPY BURSTDAY.

In a historic first for U.S. CARATs (SEVENTEEN’s fans), the group unveiled solo stages with each member spotlighting their unique musical identity. DINO opened the solo sets with “Trigger,” a modern twist on 2000s hip-hop R&B, followed by JUN’s Afro-electronic “Gemini,” a quiet reflection on self-rediscovery. VERNON delivered an uplifting anthem with “Shining Star,” while JOSHUA’s acid jazz-infused “Fortunate Change” offered a soulful meditation on love. DK brought warmth with his country-pop track “Happy Virus,” SEUNGKWAN stirred nostalgia with the emotional rock ballad “Raindrops,” and THE 8 took the audience on a dreamy, genre-blending journey with “Skyfall.” MINGYU turned up the swagger with his tech-house track “Shake It Off,” and S.COUPS brought the solo sets to a powerful close with “Jungle,” an Afro hip-hop celebration of the group’s decade-long journey.

The three-hour show also saw SEVENTEEN take on the performance unit’s “HIGHLIGHT” and run through tracks like “Domino,” “Network Love” (by JOSHUA, JUN, THE 8, and VERNON), “LOVE, MONEY, FAME (feat. DJ Khaled),” and their English-language songs “SOS (Prod. by Marshmello)” and “Darl+ing.”

Ahead of the encore, SEVENTEEN’s subunit CxM (S.COUPS and MINGYU) surprised fans with a brief but buzzworthy performance of their new single, “5, 4, 3 (Pretty woman) (feat. Lay Bankz).”

The group closed the night with a nostalgic and emotional encore set, including “A-TEEN,” “9-TEEN,” “20,” and “Eyes on you.” As expected, they ended the show with their signature encore track “VERY NICE” – repeating it multiple times in true SEVENTEEN fashion, keeping the crowd dancing and cheering until the very last beat.

The ‘NEW_’ tour continues with stops at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles (October 16 and 17), Moody Center in Austin (October 21 and 22), Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL (October 26 and 27), and Capital One Arena in Washington, DC (October 29 and 30). It signals a bold new era for SEVENTEEN, with the underscore (_) in the title representing limitless potential—an open space to be reinvented.

For tickets and more information, visit SeventeenNewTourUS.com.

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 fuelled 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. Holding the titles for the two best-selling K-pop releases of all time, FML (Apr 2023) and SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN (Oct 2023), SEVENTEEN went on to solidify their global presence as FML (with more than 6.4 million copies sold) became the IFPI-certified top-selling album worldwide in 2023. They soared to new heights in 2024, making history as the first K-pop act to perform at Glastonbury and headline Lollapalooza Berlin, while also becoming UNESCO's first-ever Goodwill Ambassador for Youth. Crowned ‘Best Group’ at the 2024 VMAs and ‘Top K-pop Touring Artist’ at the 2024 BBMAs, SEVENTEEN became the highest-ranking K-pop act on IFPI Global Artist Chart 2024, propelled by the success of their 12th Mini Album SPILL THE FEELS. Celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, the K-pop icon have blazed a new trail of reinvention with their 5th Studio Album HAPPY BURSTDAY, which debuted at No.2 on the Billboard 200, tying their highest record. The group’s touring success has been equally remarkable, ranking No. 1 among K-pop acts and No. 3 overall on Billboard’s 2025 midyear Boxscore charts.