K-pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN kicked off the U.S. leg of their SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] in spectacular fashion at Tacoma Dome on 13 October, setting the stage for a new era that celebrates a decade of their artistry. The night unfolded as a three-hour spectacle of performance, featuring a jaw-dropping 27-song setlist that blended fan favourites, fresh hits, and nostalgic solo debuts.
Opening with an instrumental version of 'Bad Influence' Produced by Pharrell Williams, the 13-piece group set a high bar for the rest of the show. Their electric stage presence carried through anthems like 'HOT', 'HIT', and 'Rock with you', alongside new tracks 'HBD' and 'THUNDER' from their fifth studio album HAPPY BURSTDAY. Between cinematic VCRs and emotional speeches, the group took fans on a journey that felt both nostalgic and forward-looking.
For the first time in America, SEVENTEEN members took the spotlight individually, performing solo stages that showcased their distinct artistry. Dino kicked things off with 'Trigger', followed by Jun’s introspective 'Gemini'. Vernon brought uplifting energy with 'Shining Star', Joshua poured soul into 'Fortunate Change', and DK charmed with his country-pop number 'Happy Virus'. Seungkwan’s emotional 'Raindrops' and The8’s ethereal 'Skyfall' added depth, while Mingyu’s 'Shake It Off' and S.Coups’ 'Jungle' closed the solo segment with infectious intensity.
The group reunited to deliver unit and full-group highlights like 'HIGHLIGHT', 'Domino', 'Network Love', 'LOVE, MONEY, FAME' (feat. DJ Khaled), 'SOS' Produced by Marshmello, and 'Darl+ing'. Fans were treated to an unexpected moment when subunit CxM that consists of S.Coups and Mingyu debuted their new single '5, 4, 3 (Pretty woman) (feat. Lay Bankz)' to roaring cheers.
As the encore rolled in, SEVENTEEN wrapped up with a string of nostalgic tracks — 'A-TEEN', '9-TEEN', '20', and 'Eyes on you' — before closing the night with their iconic 'VERY NICE', performed repeatedly as confetti filled the air and fans sang along to every word.
The NEW_ tour continues across major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, Austin, Sunrise, and Washington, DC, with SEVENTEEN once again proving their unparalleled status as global performers redefining what a K-pop concert can be.
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