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SEVENTEEN’s Jun Wins ‘Rising Star of the Year’ at ACA & Global OTT Awards

SEVENTEEN's Junhui shares photo from the awarding ceremony. Credit: Twitter/SEVENTEEN

The 2023 Asia Contents Awards and Global OTT Awards was held on Sunday, October 8, at the Busan Cinema Center. And in the midst of well-renowned actors in the industry, one idol shone remarkably bright— and that’s Moon Junhui, or also known as Jun of SEVENTEEN.

During the ceremony, Jun was announced as the winner of the “Rising Star of the Year” award. He was recognized for his portrayal of Ling Chao in the Chinese drama Exclusive Fairy Tale. 

In the romcom series, he starred alongside Taiwanese actress Zhang Miao Yi, as they played the characters of two childhood sweethearts. 

After the ceremony, the singer posted photos of him holding the trophy. “It’s an honor that Carats brought me, I’ll keep working hard,” he said in his caption.

In addition, Jun also shared his thoughts to fans through a Weibo Live. There, he expressed his gratitude for having won the “Rising Star of the Year” award. “Thank you for letting a little actor from Shenzhen whose biggest hobby is acting, grow little by little,” he stated.

For those unaware, Jun first debuted as a child actor before being a member of SEVENTEEN in 2015. At the age of two, the multi-talented idol has already been casted in a commercial and has appeared in numerous television series since.

Although he has appeared in various projects before, SEVENTEEN’s fans, also known as Carats, were thrilled to watch Exclusive Fairy Tale as it is Jun’s comeback as an actor and his first lead role in a Chinese drama.

SEVENTEEN members and CARATs congratulate Jun

Upon hearing the news, SEVENTEEN members were the first to praise the singer. In the community platform Weverse, members Dokyeom, Dino, Mingyu, Wonwoo, Joshua, Woozi, and S.Coups all sent their congratulatory messages for Jun.

“Actor Moon is so cool. Moon Junhui, congratulations a lot. You’ve worked very hard”, Dokyeom said. Meanwhile Dino posted: “Jun hyung is so cool. Sincerely congratulations”.

Aside from his bandmates, CARATs were also proud of Jun’s achievement. Moreover, they also have high hopes to see more acting projects for the idol in the future.

“I’m rooting for you, my actor Jun! Here’s to more acting opportunities soon,” one fan wrote.

 

While the fandom is celebrating Jun’s award, CARATs are also excited for one more thing: the group’s nearing comeback. On October 23, SEVENTEEN is set to release their 11th mini album Seventeenth Heaven.

Featured image: SEVENTEEN’s Junhui shares photo from the awarding ceremony. Credit: Twitter/SEVENTEEN

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Aju Nice! SEVENTEEN Surpasses 10 Million Album Sales for 2023 in Just 9 Months

SEVENTEEN shares behind-the-scenes photo from their 'FML' album. Credit: Twitter/SEVENTEEN

K-pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN continues to dominate the industry by setting records after records. With the last quarter of 2023 still to come, the group has achieved another milestone in their career.

In the data released by the group’s agency Pledis Entertainment on Thursday, October 5, it was revealed that the “Super” hitmakers have sold an unprecedented record of 11,043, 625 physical albums, from January to September of 2023 alone.

A huge contributor to this massive number is the group’s 10th Mini Album FML, released in April. For that album, SEVENTEEN broke the group’s personal record for the most pre-ordered album, having sold a whopping 4.64 million pre-orders. 

Two months after its release, Circle Charts revealed that FML is now the highest-selling Korean album of all time, surpassing 6 million copies in sales.

Moreover, the boy group’s 4th full-length album Face The Sun released in May 2022 sold more than 950,000 copies. 

Meanwhile, Second Wind by SEVENTEEN’s subunit BSS also contributed to the total sales. Consisting of members Seungkwan, Dokyeom, and Hoshi, BSS topped local and international charts with the release of their title track “Fighting”, featuring rapper Lee Young Ji.

Notably, SEVENTEEN’s decision to re-release eight of their out-of-print albums also helped in boosting sales. Among the albums they re-released include: 17CARAT, BOYS BE, A1, and TEEN, AGE. 

Prior to this achievement, SEVENTEEN’s cumulative album sales in South Korea exceeded 10 million in November 2021. Which means that the group achieved the feat six and a half years after their debut in 2015. 

Undoubtedly, the group’s popularity continued to grow exponentially thanks to their unrivaled discography and world-class performances. With the impressive 10 Million album sales in just nine months, SEVENTEEN has now become the first Korean artist in history to achieve this feat.

More to come from SEVENTEEN

After the previous album’s success, the “theater kids of K-pop” are soon getting back on track with their 11th mini album. Titled Seventeenth Heaven,  the group is set to celebrate their wins so far with the fandom CARATs, through a festival-like concept.

As part of the promotions, the 13-member group will hold the offline event “Seventeen Street in Seongsu-dong.” The will consist of exhibition experiences, art walls, and collaboration stores. As for the album, it will officially be released on October 23.

Apart from music, the group also proved their entertainment skills through a number of variety shows. As of writing, Seungkwan stars in the Netflix survival show The Devil’s Plan. Meanwhile, Jeonghan and Dino are part of the travel program Magic Lamp. 

Additionally, SEVENTEEN has also finished shooting Nana’s Tour, the group’s version of Youth Over Flowers with PD Na Yeong Seok. Details about the show’s release are yet to be announced.

Featured image: SEVENTEEN shares behind-the-scenes photo from their ‘FML’ album. Credit: Twitter/SEVENTEEN

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Cute! BTS’ Jungkook Shows off Close Friendship With Seventeen’s Mingyu, Seungkwan

SEVENTEEN's Mingyu celebrates his birthday with BTS' Jungkook. Credit: Instagram/Mingyu

How are we feeling, ArmyCarats? BTS’ Jungkook delighted fans anew when he recently showcased his tight friendship with SEVENTEEN members Mingyu and Seungkwan.

On Wednesday, October 4, the BTS member posted a video clip of doing the “3D” dance challenge with Mingyu. “3D” is Jungkook’s latest digital single, which featured American rapper Jack Harlow. 

In the TikTok challenge, the two sported matching denim outfits and caps. 

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#fyp #dance #gcf #jungkook_3d #seventeen #mingyu

♬ 3D (feat. Jack Harlow) – Jung Kook & Jack Harlow

Notably, this is now the third challenge the long-time friends have taken. In August, Jungkook and Mingyu also appeared in matching black and white attire to dance along to Jungkook‘s single “Seven,” which featured American singer Latto.

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아 몰라 걍 올려 #jungkook #mingyu #bts #seventeen #seven #sevendayaweek

♬ 오리지널 사운드 – JK – AbjkMRstY

Before that, the 97-liners first surprised the K-pop world when they danced to SEVENTEEN’s “Super.” Prior to the release of the said TikTok challenge, the BTS member also talked about learning the choreography for “Super” on his Weverse Live in several accounts. 

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Although Jungkook has done challenges with other K-pop idols to promote his track, Mingyu remains as the only artist featured in his personal TikTok account.

For fans, the dance challenges just proved the adorable friendships between two K-pop idols. And while fans are already well aware of Jungkook’s friendship with Mingyu, the BTS member has also apparently developed a close bond with the other SEVENTEEN members as well.

Jungkook and SVT members’ interaction

During the“3D” challenge of Jungkook and Mingyu was posted, Seungkwan was peacefully taking his time to talk to CARATs, SEVENTEEN’s fandom, in a Weverse live. Then, Mingyu suddenly appeared in the comment section and informed Seungkwan about the challenge.

Shortly after, Jungkook also left remarks in the live through Mingyu’s account. The BTS member warmly greeted CARATs and stated that he will do a SEVENTEEN challenge next time. “CARATs, please support us,” Jungkook said.

Furthermore, Jungkook also confessed how much he misses the younger idol. 

The whole situation even became more chaotic when Wonwoo also made a sudden appearance in the comment section. There, the rapper revealed that he was the one who took Jungkook and Mingyu’s “3D” challenge.

Moreover, Seungkwan’s live was suddenly cut short since he was receiving a call from Jungkook. Following the brief exchange, he had to explain to the viewers that Jungkook, Wonwoo and Mingyu were hanging out with ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo, who’s also part of the 97-line friend group. 

Because of this, Seungkwan was prompted to share how close he is with Jungkook and Eun Woo, even though they’re from a different group. Additionally, the SEVENTEEN vocalist shared that the 97-line friend group often contact him when they need a mood maker while they’re hanging out. 

With all these interactions in just a single day, fans of both BTS and SEVENTEEN can’t help but gush over the sweet friendship between the two groups. And they also remain hopeful for more interactions given that both acts will make a comeback around the same time. 

SEVENTEEN is set to drop their 11th Mini Album Seventeenth Heaven on October 23. Meanwhile, Jungkook will also release his first solo album Golden on November 3.

Featured image: SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu celebrates his birthday with BTS’ Jungkook. Credit: Instagram/Mingyu

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SEVENTEEN’s The8 Fulfills Dream Of Going to Paris Fashion Week

SEVENTEEN's Minghao models for Balmain during Paris Fashion Week. Credit: Instagram/Balmain

Fans of K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN couldn’t help but celebrate that member Minghao, who is also widely recognized as is stage name The8, had graced the Paris Fashion Week with his presence. 

During the last week of September, The8 was invited to shows of two luxurious fashion brands. 

First was the Balmain fashion show. Here, the SEVENTEEN dancer made waves online for his elegant ensemble — a sheer inner partnered with a patterned black blazer with fringes. 

During the Givenchy event, his second show, The8 opted for a more laid back look. Sporting a gray ensemble, the monochromatic fit was complemented by his long blonde hair. 

More than his stunning looks for the Paris Fashion Week, CARATs were even more sentimental after seeing the Chinese star in the prestigious event. Because, The8 has long been vocal about wanting to attend it someday.

The8 as SVT’s fashionista 

In a 2018 video for SEVENTEEN’s future diary, the idol shared how one of his dreams is attending a fashion show in Paris. 

“I’m walking on stage fabulously representing SEVENTEEN,” the artist said then. “Many celebrities from around the world [were present] and I walked on stage wearing something very cool.”

“In front of all these people, my dream has come true. I want to become a good artist. So, I can have a good influence on people,” he continued. 

Following the announcement of his participation in Paris Fashion Week, fans quickly reposted the old video and shared their happiness for The8. 

Even the K-pop idol himself couldn’t help but share his excitement for it. “I’m finally going to see the Paris Fashion Show tomorrow. I’ll see and share lots of pretty things,” he told fans. 

After attending the events of both brands, The8 also held a Weverse live to talk with his fans about the experience. Since seeing a fashion show in Paris has been one of his longtime dreams, the artist said that it’s an “honor” to finally make it happen. Additionally, he said that the fans who personally showed support for him in the shows made it more fun and memorable. 

Born as Xu Minghao, The8 is one of the SEVENTEEN members who is known for being fashionable. 

Notably, The8 joins the growing number of SEVENTEEN members who participated in several Fashion Week events.  The list includes Jeonghan for YSL, Hoshi for AMI, Joshua for Marni, DK for Bally, Mingyu for Louis Vuitton, and Vernon for Kenzo. 

Featured image: SEVENTEEN’s Minghao models for Balmain during Paris Fashion Week. Credit: Instagram/Balmain

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Look: Here Are the K-pop Acts Nominated for the 2023 MTV EMAs

BTS' Jungkook during filming of his digital single 'Seven.' Credit: Facebook/BTS

K-pop has once again proved its global influence in the music industry. After numerous recognitions at the recently held 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), K-pop acts are now set to bag a new set of awards at the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs).

On Tuesday, October 3, Billboard Brazil unveiled the list of nominations for the upcoming EMAs. 

According to MTV, the EMAs will be an event to celebrate the work of global artists with awards and legendary performances from international music icons. Notably, several K-pop acts made it to the record.

Who are nominated for 2023 MTV EMAs?

Topping the list are BTS’ Jungkook and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Both HYBE artists garnered a total of three nominations each.

Jungkook, the youngest member of the sensational group BTS, has been nominated for the Best K-pop and Biggest fans categories. He will also compete for the Song of the Year category for his digital single “Seven” featuring Latto. Furthermore, this is Jungkook’s first EMA nomination as a solo artist. 

Just last month, Jungkook took home the MTV VMAs Song of the Summer award for the said track.

Meanwhile, boy group TOMORROW X TOGETHER also earned nominations for the following categories: Best K-pop, Best Push Artist, and Best Group. At the MTV VMAs, the “Sugar Rush Ride” singers bagged the Push Performance of the Year award.

Meanwhile, “Super” hitmakers SEVENTEEN and monster rookies NewJeans took two nods each, both for the Best K-pop and Best Group categories.

In addition, “Next Level” singers aespa also earned a nod for Best Group, while BLACKPINK is nominated for Biggest Fans category. Moreover, groups FIFTY FIFTY and Stray Kids will also compete for the Best K-Pop category.

Meanwhile, boy group TREASURE has been nominated in the Best Asia Act category as South Korea’s sole representative.

The 2023 MTV EMAs will take place in Paris, France on November 5. Fans can vote for their favorite acts on the MTV EMAs official website until October 31, 11:59 pm. Who are you rooting for among these nominees? 

Featured image: BTS’ Jungkook during filming of his digital single ‘Seven.’ Credit: Facebook/BTS

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SEVENTEEN’s The8 Signs ATEEZ Photocard in Viral TikTok Video

CARATINYs around the world celebrated as The8 casually signed the ATEEZ photocard

The8 just made a CARATINY’s day. The SEVENTEEN member unknowingly signed an ATEEZ photocard for an excited fan and the brief video has since gone viral on TikTok. In addition to that, the CARAT has since revealed which member of ATEEZ was featured in the photocard!

CARATINYs Celebrate as SEVENTEEN’s The8 Unknowingly Signs An ATEEZ Photocard

SEVENTEEN’s The8 is currently in Paris, France, attending Fashion Week. During the event, he encountered enthusiastic fans who were delighted to see him. The SEVENTEEN member graciously interacted with his fans and even took the time to sign various items for them. In one particular video capturing this moment, keen-eyed netizens observed something interesting – The8 had signed the back of an ATEEZ photocard!

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that caratiny took their chance 😅 #ateez #ateez_official_ #seventeen #seventeen17_official #carat #atiny #hongjoong #minghao #balmain #fyp #kpop

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The video quickly gained viral attention, amassing 160,500 views on X (formerly Twitter) and 210,200 views on TikTok. Fans were charmed by The8’s willingness to sign anything for his supporters, and it was clear that a multi-fan seized the opportunity during this encounter.

The CARATINY who orchestrated this unique interaction also commented on the video, shedding light on the situation. They even disclosed that it was a Hongjoong photocard from ATEEZ that received The8’s autograph, adding an interesting cross-fandom moment to the mix.

It’s an awesome confirmation that The8 loves making his fans happy, even if it means signing an ATEEZ photocard. In addition to that, it was a great day for two fandoms.

The8’s Paris trip is bound to be a quick one as SEVENTEEN is currently preparing for an October comeback later this year. The 13-member boy group will be dropping their 11th mini album  ‘SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN’ which will be released on October 23, 2023. In addition to that, PLEDIS Entertainment has confirmed that a second SEVENTEEN STREET will be opened in Seongsu. The upcoming festival includes an art wall, food, and a cafe. SEVENTEEN STREET in Seongsu will be open from October 4 to 9, 2023.

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SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu Calls Out Fan For Violating Airport Etiquette

Kim Mingyu made sure to remind the CARAT about their airport etiquette when spotting SEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu has garnered attention for addressing a fan’s lack of airport etiquette. The issue of fan behavior at airports has been a hot topic of debate among netizens in recent months, with videos from airports worldwide depicting idols being mobbed and large crowds gathering, despite their companies’ scheduling statements. Still, Kim Mingyu made sure to remind one stealthy CARAT to follow the rules at the airport.

Mingyu Calls Out CARAT Who Kept Filming SEVENTEEN At The Airport

Recently, SEVENTEEN was spotted at an airport in Europe, where they had been filming for “Youth Over Flowers” and participating in other schedules. Many fans had expressed their desire for the members to enjoy their time abroad without any intrusion into their privacy. However, footage of the members leaving Europe began to circulate.

One particular fan kept filming Mingyu until he decided to make sure they got the message. The SEVENTEEN member discreetly pointed to the sign once again to emphasize the message and remind the fan not to record the idols.

Not surprisingly, Mingyu has since received praise for “calling out” a fan who was recording the members even after airport staff had pointed out a notice prohibiting filming. The action resonated with fans and garnered positive attention, highlighting the importance of respecting idols’ privacy and following airport etiquette.

SEVENTEEN is currently preparing for an October comeback later this year. The 13-member boy group will be dropping their 11th mini album ‘SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN’ which will be released on October 23, 2023. But before dropping the new EP, the idols will also be calling in CARATs to celebrate a special festival.

PLEDIS Entertainment has confirmed that a second SEVENTEEN STREET will be opened in Seongsu. The upcoming festival includes an art wall, food, and a cafe. SEVENTEEN STREET in Seongsu will be open from October 4 to 9, 2023.

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Look: Seventeen to Return With ‘Seventeenth Heaven’

SEVENTEEN poses for their 'Your Choice' album. Credit: Facebook/SEVENTEEN

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. 

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.

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.

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”.

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. 

 

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

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‘Magic Lamp’ Featuring Seventeen’s Jeonghan and Dino Unveils Official Teaser

The cast members of Magic Lamp. Credit: Twitter/Magic Lamp

Get ready for another exciting show, CARATs! SEVENTEEN members Jeonghan and Dino are about to showcase their variety skills in the new travel series titled Magic Lamp.

But what makes the show even more exciting is they’ll be joined by several other Hallyu stars. Other cast members include Kim Jaejoong, Kanghee, Choi Seok Woon, Junpi, and Lee Joo Ahn. 

On Monday, September 18, the show unveiled the official teaser for Magic Lamp. In the 30-second teaser, fans are given a glimpse of how the seven celebrities bonded. 

For those unfamiliar, Magic Lamp is a travel reality program which follows the cast members on their “good-looking” drinking trip. The filming took place in Montpellier, France, which is known to be one of the best vacation spots in Europe. 

Moreover, Magic Lamp will have a total of 10 episodes and it will premiere on September 25. 

Meet the Magic Lamp cast

Prior to the trailer, the show has also been releasing individual posters for each character member. 

First is former TVXQ member Kim Jaejoong, who will lead his castmates as he’s the eldest in the group. In 2023, The 37-year old singer celebrated his 20th debut anniversary.

Another star who will take part in the show is actor Kanghee. He showed his charm in his appearances in the dramas Sky Castle, True Beauty, and Snowdrop. However, for Magic Lamp, he plans to showcase the entertainer side of him.

Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan and Dino are already known for their humor in their own web series Going Seventeen. Unsurprisingly, the two idols are expected to showcase more of their skills in their first appearance in a travel reality program.

Also joining the team is singer-actor Choi Seok Won, who goes by the stage name Tan. In 2021, he debuted as a member of CIIPHER but left the group in August 2023. After that, he also kicked off his acting career with his guest appearance in the drama Ghost Doctor.

Lastly, musician and pianist Junpi and rising actor Lee Joo Ahn complete the cast.

With this unique lineup of cast, fans are already anticipating how the chemistry between the members will be in Magic Lamp. In Jaejoong’s Idol Radio appearance, he talked about how he got closer to Jeonghan and Dino while filming. Despite being awkward and unfamiliar at first, they said the cast members kept in touch even when the show wrapped up. 

As proof of their growing friendship, some of the Magic Lamp cast members also attended SEVENTEEN’s Follow concert in Seoul to support Jeonghan and Dino. 

Variety Gods SEVENTEEN

For CARATs, Magic Lamp is another addition to the growing list of variety shows they’ll have to keep track of in 2023. On top of the weekly Going Seventeen episodes. 

First was the already-concluded Bro Marble, which saw members Joshua and Hoshi. 

Then, Seungkwan is set to star in the Netflix survival show The Devil’s Plan. Its first episode will air on September 26.

Lastly, SEVENTEEN has also finished shooting Youth Over Flowers with the well-known producer Na Yeong-seok or Na PD. The 13-member group earned the opportunity to star in the travel variety show after winning a chance on Na PD’s Youtube program Game Caterers. As of writing, details about its release are yet to be announced.

Featured image: The cast members of Magic Lamp. Credit: Twitter/Magic Lamp

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Look: Seventeen’s Dokyeom Is Bally’s New Global Ambassador

Fashion brand BALLY introduces SEVENTEEN member Dokyeom as their ambassador. Credit: Instagram/Bally

Fashion luxury brand Bally has tapped Dokyeom, or DK, of K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN as their newest global ambassador. 

On Tuesday, September 22, the brand made the announcement by sharing photos of DK wearing their pieces. 

“Bally is pleased to announce that Dokyeom, a member of K-pop group SEVENTEEN, has been appointed as its new Global Brand Ambassador,” the fashion house said. 

Moreover, Bally’s CEO Nicolas Girotto said that their brand is excited to welcome a “versatile artist” like Dokyeom. Further explaining, he said: “His trendy style and warm personality match BALLY’s values perfectly.” 

For his part, Dokyeom also shared a video from his shoot with the fashion brand. “In the future, I wish to showcase Bally’s artistry, innovation through future activities,” he said about the ambassadorship.

According to some Korean media reports, Dokyeom will participate in a series of activities by the brand around the world. Among his reported first engagement is participating in Bally’s 2024 S/S Campaign. 

Following the news, CARATs, fans of SEVENTEEN, took to social media to congratulate Dokyeom. Many of them are complimenting how the idol fit the style of the brand perfectly. Meanwhile, others are hoping to see more of the vocalist in fashion events.

More K-pop stars like Dokyeom being tapped by fashion houses 

While the announcement of Dokyeom’s ambassadorship was only made today, the idol has previously attended an event by the brand. 

In February, he graced Bally’s Fashion Week 2023 show in Milan. There, he sported a blue velvet suit.

With Dokyeom’s partnership with Bally, he became the second member of SEVENTEEN to be tapped as an ambassador by a renowned international fashion house following Vernon for Kenzo. 

Interestingly, SEVENTEEN aren’t the only K-pop idols making waves in the fashion industry. The growing list includes BTS’ V for Cartier, TWICE’s Dahyun for Michael Kors and TWICE’s Sana for Prada.

Meanwhile, (G)I-DLE’s Miyeon and STRAY KIDS’ Hyunjin and Felix are also ambassadors for Jimmy Choo, Versace, and Louis Vuitton, respectively.

Featured image: Fashion brand BALLY introduces SEVENTEEN member Dokyeom as their ambassador. Credit: Instagram/Bally

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