The idol group SEVENTEEN (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, THE8, Mingyu, Dokyeom, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) has released their 12th mini-album ‘SPILL THE FEELS’, receiving praise from music critics worldwide. Released on the 14th, this album encapsulates SEVENTEEN’s musical maturity, further solidifying their position at the pinnacle of K-pop.
The UK music magazine CLASH hailed ‘SPILL THE FEELS’ as “a powerful album showcasing SEVENTEEN’s musical maturity,” and praised the group for “combining traditional K-pop elements with bold experimentation to deliver authentic lyrics.” The magazine also noted that SEVENTEEN compresses their diverse charms through various music genres.
NME also evaluated SEVENTEEN’s new album as “a work that opens a new era,” and stated, “SEVENTEEN is at a turning point in their brilliant career, breaking down the boundaries around them.” The magazine explained that SEVENTEEN’s music focuses on conveying hope, joy, and love, and despite their evolution, they have not lost their essence.
The American business magazine Forbes reported that SEVENTEEN is preparing to leap into the North American market. The magazine noted the official light stick being distributed along with the album in major US retail stores, considering it a milestone in SEVENTEEN’s expansion of global influence. Additionally, ‘SPILL THE FEELS’ is filled with the members’ creative energy and the musical authenticity loved by their fandom, CARAT.
SEVENTEEN recorded double million-seller status on the release day alone and achieved first place for two consecutive days on Japan’s Oricon Daily Album Ranking, receiving a hot response worldwide. The group, who began their SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR at Goyang Sports Complex on the 12th and 13th prior to their comeback, is also set to embark on their US tour soon. The tour will start in Rosemont on the 22nd (local time) and continue to New York, Texas, Oakland, and Los Angeles, meeting with fans along the way.
Expectations are high for what new records SEVENTEEN’s music and performances will set in the future. Their upcoming activities are drawing even more attention at this time.
