SEVENTEEN Delivers Dazzling Performance on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

K-pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN recently captivated audiences with their electrifying performance on the NBC’s ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’. The group showcased their latest title track, ‘THUNDER’, from their fifth full-length album, combining their unique energy and seasoned stage presence to leave a strong impression.

A Unique Stage Setting

The performance began with a distinctive setup featuring a combination of phone booths and a defibrillator, symbolizing SEVENTEEN’s commitment to connect and share positive inspirations with diverse audiences. The band’s intent to face special challenges is encapsulated in these props.

High Energy Choreography

With striking lights and intricate choreography, SEVENTEEN captured the audience’s eyes. The sound of the members’ spirited shouts, heard only during live performances, added to the vibrant energy that kept the viewers enthralled.

Recognition from Kelly Clarkson

The host, Kelly Clarkson, a celebrated singer-songwriter, introduced SEVENTEEN as ‘K-pop performance titans’. Clarkson highlighted their achievements, noting their numerous awards across global ceremonies and record-breaking album sales in K-pop history.

‘THUNDER’ Storms the Global Charts

With their track ‘THUNDER’, SEVENTEEN is making significant headway on global music charts. The song has been featured on Billboard’s ‘Global 200’ and ‘Global (excluding the U.S.)’ charts. It also secured the 12th spot on Billboard Japan’s ‘Hot 100’.

Dominating Music Shows

In addition to chart success, SEVENTEEN clinched the top spot on MBC M’s ‘Show! Champion’ with ‘THUNDER’. This marks the beginning of their trophy streak on music shows.

‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY’ Album Success

Their fifth studio album, ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY’, made a remarkable impact by selling over 2.52 million copies within the first week of release, setting a record for the highest first-week sales among K-pop albums released this year. In Japan, the album dominated Oricon’s ‘Weekly Combined Albums Ranking’, ‘Weekly Album Ranking’, and ‘Weekly Digital Album Ranking’, reflecting their immense popularity in the region.