SEVENTEEN is back.With a completely different look than before, stronger and bolder.The group SEVENTEEN(S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino)sent up a powerful comeback signal by releasing the music video teaser for the title song “THUNDER” of their fifth full-length album “HAPPY BURSTDAY” on the 23rd.

This teaser is set in a mysterious space called ‘Blitz Club’ where ‘only the brave can enter’.After stepping down from the stage, SEVENTEEN encounters the depths of their inner selves in an unfamiliar world.By reforming themselves and facing their instincts, they are finally reborn as ‘Daredevil’.With a tense atmosphere, explosive transitions from time to time, and even unconventional styling, the video steals the spotlight despite being just over a minute long.

The visuals of the members are overwhelming.Under the glossy lights, the charismatic eyes and bold outfits come together to make you naturally respond, “Is this SEVENTEEN?” SEVENTEEN in the teaser is freer and more bold than ever.Fans are already unable to hide their excitement, saying, “This concept is the best ever.”

The presence of those who fill the Blitz Club with Seventeen is also interesting.They are also other ‘daredevils’ who have completed their own challenges and been reborn with new identities.The sight of them celebrating each other’s changes and merging into one energy ultimately contains the message that anyone can become their own Daredevil if they overcome their limits.All of this directing is meticulously composed like a short SF drama, drawing viewers in.

The title song ‘THUNDER’ is an EDM based dance pop song that proves SEVENTEEN’s musical expansion once again.The previously released highlight sound source left an addictive chorus in just a few seconds, foreshadowing the appearance of another hit song.If SEVENTEEN, who is celebrating their 10th debut anniversary, put their will to redefine themselves and break the existing framework into ‘THUNDER’, that message is sufficiently conveyed with just one teaser.

SEVENTEEN will further raise the mood by releasing their second teaser on the 24th.Then, on the 25th, they will hold a large-scale offline event called’ B - DAY PARTY : BURST Stage@잠수교 ‘at Jamsugyo Bridge in Seoul and heat up the eve of their comeback with fans.Their 5th full-length album’ HAPPY BURSTDAY’ will be released on the 26th at 6PM.



Reporter Jang Eun- eunj@donga.com

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