Carats, get ready to get up close and personal with your favorite idols, SEVENTEEN! In under ten years since their debut in 2015, this 13-member boy band has become one of the most popular K-pop groups worldwide, proving that they are leaders in the game. Whether it’s their successful album sales and world tours, or their dedicated fanbase, SEVENTEEN is ready to challenge BTS and BLACKPINK with their unique music. Each member of the group has had their own journey to stardom, overcoming obstacles to rise in the global music industry. If you’re new to the SEVENTEEN fandom, here are some interesting facts about the band that will make you an official Carat!
While the boys have been achieving commercial success one after another, it took them some time to reach mainstream recognition. Their debut EP, “17 Carat,” did well on global music charts, but it wasn’t until their iconic track, “Don’t Wanna Cry,” that they truly broke through. Since then, the band has only continued to rise. Now, let’s dive into everything you need to know about the hottest boy band on the block, SEVENTEEN!
1. SEVENTEEN is divided into three sub-groups, each headed by a leader. Despite their name suggesting otherwise, the band actually has 13 members who are divided into hip-hop, vocal, and performance sub-groups based on their specialties. S.Coups leads the hip-hop group, while Woozi and Hoshi lead the vocal and performance groups, respectively. The name “SEVENTEEN” represents the total of all 13 members, the three sub-groups, and the unified team. Interestingly, it is also the average age of the members when they first came together. Out of the 13 members, two are Chinese and two are American, while the rest are South Korean.
2. SEVENTEEN has been heavily involved in creating their own music since their debut. It is rare for K-pop groups to have such creative control, but SEVENTEEN has been actively involved in producing their music, compiling albums, and orchestrating performances. While they do work with various producers and choreographers, Woozi has played a significant role in crafting the group’s sound since the beginning. Making their own music allows SEVENTEEN to showcase their sincerity and genuine nature, which resonates with their fans, known as Carats.
3. The band’s fandom name, “Carat,” is inspired by their song “Shining Diamond.” SEVENTEEN’s fandom officially became known as Carats in 2016. The name was chosen through fan voting and was announced on Valentine’s Day. The inspiration behind the name comes from their song “Shining Diamond,” where the lyrics refer to fans as diamonds. Carats also have their official lightstick, called the “carat bong,” which features the fandom’s official colors.
4. SEVENTEEN celebrates their anniversaries by doing philanthropy work. The band believes in giving back to society and has celebrated their anniversaries by donating to charitable causes. Their donations have supported housing for children in need, adoption promotion, assistance for abused children, education initiatives in Africa and Asia, and more. SEVENTEEN even launched a global campaign in 2022 to support the future of education, encouraging young people to participate in educational activities.
5. Three members of SEVENTEEN formed a sub-unit called BSS. While SEVENTEEN has three performance units, three members broke away to form a sub-unit called BSS. Composed of Seungkwan, Hoshi, and DK, BSS creates and records music separately from the rest of the group. After their debut in 2018 with “Just Do It,” BSS went on a hiatus for five years before releasing their first single album, “Second Wind,” in 2023. The album broke the first-week sales record for a K-pop group sub-unit.
6. SEVENTEEN is immensely popular in Japan. SEVENTEEN has a significant influence on Japanese audiences and has achieved record-breaking sales in the country. They are the first foreign artists to consecutively release two albums that each had over 500,000 first-week sales. These albums, “Always Yours” and “FML,” were also the top two most-sold albums by a foreign artist in Japan in 2023. SEVENTEEN has held fan meetings, sold-out shows, released Japanese albums, appeared in Japanese shows, and won music awards in Japan.
Now that you know more about SEVENTEEN, it’s time to join the Carat fandom and support these talented idols in their musical journey!
