Brace yourselves, CARATs! The “theater kids” of K-pop are returning with new music as group SEVENTEEN has finally unveiled details for their comeback Seventeenth Heaven.
On Wednesday, September 20, the “Super” hitmakers posted a motion teaser video for their upcoming release. There, it was revealed that their 11th mini album will be out on October 23, but pre-orders for the album are already underway.
SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) 11th Mini Album 'SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN'
🎼 2023.10.23 6PM (KST)
🎼 2023.10.23 5AM (ET)#SEVENTEEN #세븐틴#SEVENTEENTH_HEAVEN pic.twitter.com/Ifd0kIzkeJ— 세븐틴(SEVENTEEN) (@pledis_17) September 19, 2023
In a Weverse post, SEVENTEEN has also unveiled the titles and cover arts of Seventeenth Heaven’s album versions.
In contrast to the minimalistic cover of their last album FML, Seventeenth Heaven features a light and playful vibe which piqued the interest of fans. Additionally, The cover included random details such as a smiling flower, a unicorn and some hot air balloons.
[#SEVENTEENTH_HEAVEN] SEVENTEEN 11th Mini Album 'SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN' | Full Version SNS Header pic.twitter.com/lJz9fbK3fS
— . (@svtcontents) September 19, 2023
Moreover, fans were moved upon discovering the version names were important dates for the group and the fandom.
The first version “AM 5:26” marks SEVENTEEN’s debut date. Then, the second version “PM 2:14” marks CARATs, the fandom’s, anniversary. Meanwhile, the third version “PM 10:23” marks the release date for the said 11th mini album.
the names of seventeenth heaven’s album versions!!!!!!! 🥹🥹🥹
AM 5:26 – seventeen’s debut date
PM 2:14 – carat’s anniversary
PM 10:23 – seventeenth heaven release date pic.twitter.com/DrZUPdCscl— tracy 🐱 (@tinkswonu) September 19, 2023
From FML to Seventeenth Heaven
Given its October release, Seventeenth Heaven will come six months after the release of their FML in April. The group’s record-breaking 10th mini-album set various career highs for the group.
Previously, FML set the record for the highest first-week sales of any album in Hanteo, having sold over 4.5 million copies. What’s more impressive is that 3.99 million copies were sold on the first day alone.
In July, the album distributor YG PLUS announced that FML had officially sold over 6.2 million copies. With this feat, SEVENTEEN became the first K-Pop artist to sell over six million copies of a single album.
Moreover, in 2023 alone, SEVENTEEN already sold more than 10 million copies of their albums. Now that they’re set to release another album, it’s expected that the number will go higher before the year ends.
CARATs’ anticipation for SVT’s comeback
With the success of FML, CARATs are even more anticipating what SEVENTEEN has yet to show.
Interestingly, the group’s performance unit leader Hoshi, who’s also known to be a spoiler king, teased the fans saying they “always go beyond expectations”.
💎 hoshi which album version is your favorite?
🐯 the album’s designs for all the times are pretty
i really like all the version names too
so i like them allㅋㅋㅋㅋ💎 i’m looking forward for it a lot! you know right?
🐯 we always go beyond expectations🤗 pic.twitter.com/DgQFZVnv1P— svtr🧸 (@svtranslation) September 20, 2023
seventeen always go above and beyond expectations🤗 that’s a strong statement hoshi!!!!and yup that’s seventeen😉 pic.twitter.com/UASaNMRYhb
— 하니행뵹 (@flamehanie) September 19, 2023
EVERYONE IS SEATED BECAUSE THE KINGS ARE BACK AT IT AGAIN! DROP THE TAGS NOW!
SEVENTEEN IS COMING BACK#SVT_October_Comeback#SEVENTEENTH_HEAVEN@pledis_17
— les (@noncheolants) September 19, 2023
Others are also looking forward to the puzzling concept of the album as SEVENTEEN is known to have a wide range of genres. In fact, some fans are already making theories as the group has apparently been teasing about their new album for awhile already.
i really admire how SEVENTEEN is always ready to try new concepts with each comeback. after their dark concepts like 'super' and 'hot,' they're now coming back with a bright and fresh freshteen era. i'm super excited!
SEVENTEEN IS COMING BACK #SVT_October_Comeback… pic.twitter.com/VND2s8ysWi
— boo🐈 (@116_jpg) September 19, 2023
it’s definitely time for seventeen to bring back their cute and fresh concept omg i can’t wait to see their stage outfits for this comeback #SVT_October_Comeback#SEVENTEENTH_HEAVEN pic.twitter.com/u8i80vNjUa
— marg 🔆 (@dokyeomlvr_) September 19, 2023
SEVENTEEN IS COMING BACK always experimenting with the concepts. After super we will be back as teenagers or maybe theres a plot twist IDK AT THIS POINT I JUST KNOW IT’S SO OVER #SVT_October_Comeback#SEVENTEENTH_HEAVEN
— joshua (@shua_moroll) September 19, 2023
Moreover, CARATs are also beyond thrilled to see member Seungkwan rejoin the group in the upcoming album. In July, the group’s main vocalist took a hiatus but PLEDIS Entertainment has already confirmed his return.
However, the group’s leader S.Coups will have to sit out on the promotions for Seventeenth Heaven. Currently, he’s taking a break from group activities as he suffered from a knee injury in August.
Apart from the Seventeenth Heaven preparations, the “Rock With You” singers are also in the middle of their fourth world tour, Follow. The 13-member group is set to finish Follow’s Japan leg in December, then continue the tour by dominating the stadiums in Asia in 2023.
Aside from their records made through FML, SEVENTEEN also achieved another milestone with their previous world tour BE THE SUN. According to reports, the act was the only K-pop artist that ranked in Billboard’s 2023 Top Tours chart.
Featured image: SEVENTEEN poses for their ‘Your Choice’ album. Credit: Facebook/SEVENTEEN