SEVENTEEN’s Dino Performs at Opening Ceremony of 2025 Esports World Cup

Rosa Gulliver
Jul 12
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Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | July 12, 2025

SEVENTEEN’s Dino Performs at Opening Ceremony of 2025 Esports World Cup

DINO Becomes First-Ever K-pop Artist To Perform at the Event Alongside Global Stars Post Malone, Alesso & Tina Guo

SEVENTEEN's DINO lit up the opening ceremony of the Esports World Cup 2025 (hereinafter EWC 2025). He captured global attention with a high-octane performance that highlighted his commanding stage presence and genre-defying versatility.

Kicking off the world’s biggest esports event on the evening of July 10, DINO took stage at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, delivering a powerful live performance of the official EWC 2025 track, “Til My Fingers Bleed.” Sharing the spotlight with a star-studded line-up including Post Malone, GRAMMY nominated DJ Alesso and virtuoso cellist Tina Guo, DINO’s presence at the opening ceremony underscored his growing stature on the global stage.

DINO commanded the arena with a visually stunning mega-performance featuring over 30 dancers and immersive staging that vividly recreated the gaming universe. His signature powerful dance moves and flawless live vocals immediately captivated thousands of in-person attendees as well as millions of viewers tuning in from around the world.

Joining him onstage were his collaborators on the official track: American rapper, singer, and producer Duckwrth, and singer-songwriter Telle Smith of The Word Alive. Together, they delivered a genre-blending set that seamlessly fused K-pop, hip-hop, and rock. In the climactic finale, DINO and the ensemble executed a tightly synchronised group choreography, drawing explosive cheers from the audience.

“Til My Fingers Bleed,” blending a heavy beat with dynamic band sound, heightened the performance’s intense, high-energy atmosphere. The production team behind the track previously worked on multiple ‘League of Legends World Championship’ anthems, including the hit “POP/STARS” by K/DA. The choreography was crafted by renowned UK choreographer Jay Revell, known for his work with global artists such as David Guetta, Dua Lipa, and Anne-Marie.

The Esports World Cup is the world’s largest esports tournament that attracted 2.6 million visitors and over 500 million online viewers last year. EWC 2025, running from July 7 to August 24, offers a total prize pool exceeding $70 million, making it one of the highest-paying international esports competitions.

DINO PERFOMANCE AT 1:16:48 MARK

About DINO

DINO (Lee Chan) is a member of K-pop icon SEVENTEEN that debuted in 2015 under PLEDIS Entertainment. As a member of the performance unit, DINO is recognised for his wide-ranging musicality and exceptional dance prowess, solidifying his presence in the industry. He has established himself as a true multi-talented artist, contributing not only as a rapper and vocalist but also as a songwriter. His name appears in the credits of numerous tracks, including “Trigger (DINO Solo)” from SEVENTEEN’s 5th Studio Album HAPPY BURSTDAY, as well as “Shadow,” “BEAUTIFUL,” and “Rain.” In 2023, he released his first solo mixtape, “Wait,” to which he contributed both lyrics and composition. The track highlights his unique blend of softness and intensity, underscoring his potential as a solo artist.

Such contributions have played a part in cementing SEVENTEEN as a true K-pop icon. Their 5th Studio Album HAPPY BURSTDAY, released on May 26, 2025, in celebration of their 10th anniversary, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The group’s achievements on tour have been equally impressive, SEVENTEEN ranked as the third-highest grossing act worldwide, according to Billboard’s Boxscore Mid-Year Report published in May 2025.

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), both of which debuted at No.2 on the Billboard 200, 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 declares rebirth with their 5th Studio Album HAPPY BURSTDAY, expressing a desire to constantly reinvent themselves beyond a decade.