SEOUL, South Korea — SEVENTEEN, the 13-member K-pop powerhouse, delivered a comedic masterpiece with their latest "Going Seventeen" comeback special, posted on their official social media channels on May 21, 2025, at 10 p.m. KST. The full-length episode, titled "SEVENTEEN TV," presents a fake documentary that humorously explores the group's reaction to a fictional team name change to "Eighteen" and a potential member reshuffle, leaving fans in stitches.
The video opens with SEVENTEEN members—S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino—appearing bewildered by the news of the rebrand. Tensions rise as members debate the change, with conflicting opinions like "Let's follow the company's will," "Let's recruit a new maknae," and "We won't change anything." Hoshi's insistence on renaming the group "Black SEVENTEEN" despite pushback and Joshua's suggestion to add producer Bumzu as a new member add layers of hilarity.
Jun steals the show with his comedic objection to the rebrand, revealing he has a tattoo with "SEVENTEEN," prompting teammates to react with "Wow" and "Awesome" while experiencing "earthquakes in their pupils." The episode also revisits a iconic moment with Seungkwan and Dokyeom reenacting their "gray towel" fight, where Dokyeom throws a towel at an exasperated Seungkwan, sparking curiosity about future episodes.
The documentary captures SEVENTEEN's authentic personalities, from Seungkwan's excited singing to Dino ordering delivery food and Woozi quietly observing the chaos. The set, designed to mimic their debut-era dorm, adds nostalgic charm. A YouTube Shorts clip from the episode, shared widely, has fueled fan buzz on X, with one user posting, "SEVENTEEN's fake documentary is pure gold! 'Eighteen'? Jun's tattoo? I'm crying!"
As SEVENTEEN gears up for their fifth full-length album, "HAPPY BURSTDAY," set for release on May 26, 2025, the group is amplifying anticipation with diverse content. The second episode of the "Going Seventeen" comeback special drops on May 28, followed by "Nana Inn with Seventeen," featuring PD Na Young-seok, premiering on Weverse, tvN, and Disney+ on June 2. The group's ability to blend humor, authenticity, and musical prowess continues to captivate global fans.
SEVENTEEN's "Going Seventeen" series, known for its unscripted charm, has become a staple for Carats, the group's fandom, with millions of views per episode. The show's mix of witty banter and genuine camaraderie underscores why SEVENTEEN remains a K-pop leader. Stay tuned to universityherald.com for more updates on SEVENTEEN's comeback journey.
