They dominated the ‘2025 Billboard K-Pop Artist 100’, sweeping the top 13 spots.
They are expected to continue their active presence in 2026.
[TV Daily Reporter Kim Hangil] The group SEVENTEEN (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) has celebrated their 10th anniversary with remarkable achievements, solidifying their position at the peak of K-Pop. They showcased their ability as a 'Super Idol' by balancing group and unit activities, where both musical and commercial success flourished.
On December 23, 2025, SEVENTEEN dominated the ‘2025 Billboard K-Pop Artist 100’ charts, sweeping 1st to 13th places exclusively. Billboard noted them as ‘one of the most influential K-Pop groups,’ emphasizing their peak period this year.
By November 2023, SEVENTEEN's 5th album ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ approached 3 million copies sold, ranking 2nd on the Billboard 200. Their title track ‘THUNDER’ topped domestic charts while maintaining a presence on the Global 200 for four consecutive weeks. They captivated over 1.26 million fans through a packed concert schedule and large stadium fan meetings, demonstrating their significant ticket power.
Remarkably, SEVENTEEN became the first K-Pop artists to hold a solo concert at Seoul's Banpo Bridge with ‘B-DAY PARTY,’ attracting over 200,000 attendees and engaging fans worldwide through an online livestream. Various events celebrating their 10th anniversary highlighted the celebrations across Seoul.
This year, SEVENTEEN enriched their activities with not only their 5th studio album but also the single from their unit ‘BSS – TELEPARTY’, Hoshi & Woozi's single ‘BEAM’, and S.Coups & Mingyu's mini-album ‘HYPE VIBES’. They are set to continue their trail, starting with the mini-album ‘Winter Song’ by members DK and Seungkwan in January 2026.
The rise of SEVENTEEN signifies more than just popularity. Through constant musical experimentation, they have established their identity by incorporating various genres into their work. This approach allows them to connect deeply with individual fans, making their music a vessel that fosters emotional bonds rather than just a commercial product.
Their performances center around 'communication with fans', showcasing a key characteristic of the fandom they have built. As K-Pop accelerates its international expansion, SEVENTEEN contributes to spreading South Korea's K-Pop culture through their undeniable presence on stage.
The musical diversity of SEVENTEEN is also evident in their unit activities. Each unit possesses its unique style; however, they ultimately harmonize within the greater framework of SEVENTEEN. This variety in approach serves as a driving force, allowing them to offer more narratives to their fans and consistently present new facets of themselves.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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