Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | December 13, 2024
SEVENTEEN took home the title of “Top K-pop Touring Artist” at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), marking their first win at the event amidst their ongoing tour, ‘SEVENTEEN [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR.’
Joining a lineup of formidable performers that includes Coldplay, Teddy Swims, Tyla, Jelly Roll and Megan Moroney, the 13-piece act made their debut appearance at the BBMAs, delivering an exclusive performance of “LOVE, MONEY, FAME (feat. DJ Khaled)” off of their 12th Mini Album SPILL THE FEELS.
Filmed across the vibrant streets of Downtown Los Angeles, SEVENTEEN’s spectacular performance showcased their unparalleled ability to captivate audiences and transform any setting into a stage. Thousands of fans and onlookers cheered and danced along as the group wrapped up their performance at Santa Monica Pier, with the breathtaking sunset as a backdrop.
In their acceptance speech, SEVENTEEN expressed heartfelt gratitude to their fans, saying, “This wouldn’t have been possible without our amazing fans, CARATs. We try to make it up to you with good music and performances, but you always seem to find a way to surprise us with even more love.” Reflecting on their ongoing tour, the group added, “Being in the middle of our ‘RIGHT HERE’ world tour makes this award even more meaningful. We’ll take it as a reminder to keep bringing our music as close to the audience as possible.”
According to Billboard Boxscore, the creative powerhouse drew approximately 552,000 fans over 18 performances between October last year and March this year, making them the highest-ranking K-pop group on the 2024 Midyear Top Tours chart. In 2024 alone, they have attracted over 1.4 million attendees to their concerts both in-person and online.
2024 was the year SEVENTEEN ascended to new heights in the global concert stage. Their high-energy performances took Europe by storm as they became the first K-pop act to perform on the iconic Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury and headline Lollapalooza Berlin. The group then kicked off their highly anticipated ‘RIGHT HERE’ world tour, during which the K-pop icon made their U.S. stadium debut among 10 sold-out shows across five cities in the U.S.
The tour is set to continue across massive stadium shows in Asia, starting with 4 cities in Japan this year, followed by stops in Bulacan, Singapore, Jakarta, and Bangkok in January and February 2025.
About SEVENTEEN
SEVENTEEN comprised of S.COUPS, JEONGHAN, JOSHUA, JUN, HOSHI, WONWOO, WOOZI, THE 8, MINGYU, DK, SEUNGKWAN, VERNON and DINO have rocketed to the forefront of the music scene fueled by a fiercely independent spirit and a nonpareil in-house creative ecosystem. The 13-piece act’s innovative structure hinges on the interplay of three units: hip-hop, vocal, and performance. Since their debut in May 2015, SEVENTEEN’s journey has been a continuous ascent towards solidifying their position as ‘K-pop icon.’ Last year, they placed two albums at No.2 on the Billboard 200, topped the Billboard Artist 100, and earned the title for the best-selling album worldwide (10th Mini Album FML with more than 6.4 million copies sold) by IFPI. 2024 saw the group soar to new heights in global presence, as they made history as the first K-pop act to perform at Glastonbury and headline Lollapalooza Berlin, while also becoming UNESCO's first-ever Goodwill Ambassador for Youth. Further recognized with the ‘Best Group’ win at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, SEVENTEEN scored their 10th No.1 album on the Billboard World Albums chart with their recent 12th Mini Album SPILL THE FEELS.
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