In a recent event, K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN concluded their world tour “New_” in Hong Kong on February 28 and March 01, 2026. The nine members started off the night with an instrumental version of “Bad Influence”, then “Happy Burstday” and “Thunder.” Hong Kong is the only destination outside South Korea to have two SEVENTEEN world tour “New_” concerts, the first of which was held on September 27-28, 2025.
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World Tour “New_” in Singapore
Next in the line, SEVENTEEN took the center stage in Singapore as part of their world tour “New_” on March 07, 2026. The concert ran for three and a half hours with exceptional performances from Seungkwan and Mingyu on stage. The K-pop group performed chart-topping songs like Thunder and Love to please the carats gathered for a perfect night with their favorite idols in Singapore.
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How the World Tour “New_” Began?
The SEVENTEEN world tour “New_” began on September 13, 2025, from Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, South Korea. The world tour “New_” got an overwhelming response from the crowd, and tickets were sold out, representing the immense fan following and love for the K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN. The agency planned the world tour to promote SEVENTEEN’s new album “Happy Burstday” and mark the 10th anniversary of the K-pop boy band.
The boy band SEVENTEEN, who originally have 13 official members including S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino. However, due to South Korea mandatory military enlistment requirements, only nine members are performing during this world tour “New_”, while Jeonghan, Wonwoo, Hoshi, and Woozi are serving in the military to complete their mandatory military service.
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During this tour, the boy band is going to celebrate their tenth anniversary – SEVENTEEN’s group debut in May 2015. HAPPY BURSTDAY is the album which is associated with this tour – the album which was released on May 26, 2026, this is the 5th full studio album released by the group right before the announcement of the world tour “New_”. HAPPY BURSTDAY’s track is the integral part of the tour, and the notable track “THUNDER” is often highlighted during promotions. The group is going to travel to multiple locations around the world, which include: Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, and North America.
From the very first VCR introduction to the final encore, the atmosphere was electric. The response from the fans was overwhelming, the shows were packed, and the audience response was overwhelming and enthusiastic – the lightsticks covering the whole stadium with loud cheering and high-level energy coming from the group defined the tour.
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The Ten Glorious Years for SEVENTEEN
SEVENTEEN has come a long way in completing their 10 years in the K-pop industry. The K-pop group debuted on May 15, 2025, and marked their 10th anniversary in the K-pop world in May 2025. Following this, SEVENTEEN released their fifth album “Happy Burstday” on May 26, 2025, and the Pledis Entertainment, agency of the K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN, announced a world tour “New_” to celebrate their 10th anniversary with fans and promote the new album across the world.
Happy 10th Anniversary to SEVENTEEN!
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In 2015, when SEVENTEEN debuted, the people were confused by their name “seventeen?”, but they had only thirteen members, so why name the group SEVENTEEN? But their math also sounds poetic – thirteen members, three units (hip hop, vocal, performance) coming together as one cohesive team, and “SEVENTEEN” stands for it (sounds amazing, just like their songs). It was a statement of structure and synergy, and also, quietly, a vision for longevity.
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There was a balance we see in this band – where no member was ever left behind, no skill was underdeveloped (even the dressing) – the stardom of the group appeared democratized from the beginning of the group.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the SEVENTEEN World Tour “NEW_” begin?
The SEVENTEEN World Tour “NEW_” began on 13–14 September, 2025, at Incheon Asiana Main Stadium in South Korea, marking the opening of their global tour.
Which countries are included in the SEVENTEEN World Tour “NEW_”?
The tour includes multiple global destinations such as Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, and North America.
What does the name “SEVENTEEN” represent?
The name represents the combination of 13 members, 3 units (hip hop, vocal, and performance), and 1 team, forming the symbolic number seventeen.
