Celebrating their 10th debut anniversary, group SEVENTEEN(S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino)will once again take on a bold challenge.

On the 28th at midnight, SEVENTEEN posted the trailer ‘DARE OR DEATH’ for their 5th full-length album ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ on their official YouTube channel and SNS.

The trailer consists of three parts: the main story, which was produced in an interactive format, and Side A’s ‘DARE’ and Side B ‘DEATH’ versions, which lead to different endings depending on the choices made.SEVENTEEN’s awakening to the ‘Daredevil(reckless self)’ within themselves leads the viewers to a crossroads of challenge and complacency.

In the main video, the members who fall while engulfed in flames and encounter ‘Daredevil’ are portrayed with strong images as they fall into an unknown impulse.The scene where these people, who go back and forth between anxiety and madness, overlap with the figure of ‘Daredevil’ is the best.This is a device that suggests that the two beings are ultimately one person.The video ends with Wonwoo climbing a building and taking a deep breath as if he has decided on something, along with the phrase ‘Choose for yourself.Challenge or Settle.’

Side A ‘DARE’ version shows SEVENTEEN boldly taking on challenges as the title suggests.They overcome their fears and boldly take steps toward their next journey, finally accepting ‘Daredevil’ and being reborn as a complete being.The members ‘violent twisting of their bodies and being reborn as new beings fill the screen with explosive flames, leaving a strong impression.

On the other hand, Side B’ DEATH ‘version shows the ending when they ignore their inner voice and stay in the present.Those who decide to stay in place due to anxiety and fear disappear in the acrid smoke.Then, a missing person’s flyer with the word ‘MISSING’ written on it flies in, causing shock.
At the end of the ‘DARE’ and ‘DEATH’ versions, the phrases ‘FACE THE CHALLENGE, BURN ANEW’ and ‘WITHOUT CHALLENGE, THERE IS NO NEW BEGINNING’ appear, respectively, showing SEVENTEEN’s strong will toward challenge and rebirth.

SEVENTEEN previously announced a powerful rebirth by revealing the album name “HAPPY BURSTDAY, “ which is a combination of the English words “Birthday” and “Burst.” Following this, a trailer with two endings was unveiled, raising attention to what kind of story and music the new album will contain.

Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN held ‘SEVENTEEN 2025 JAPAN FAN MEETING’ HOLIDAY ‘’ at Kyocera Dome Osaka, Japan on the 24th and 26th~27th, creating unforgettable memories with 120,000 audience members.All tickets to this concert were’ sold out’, proving their high local popularity.The members will continue their performances at Saitama Super Arena on May 10th~11th.

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