ENTERTAINMENT
SEVENTEEN Lights Up Empire State Building

The group SEVENTEEN (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) illuminated New York's iconic Empire State Building in their signature colors, expressing this sentiment.

Vernon, speaking on behalf of the members, said, “It is a great honor to attend the Empire State Building lighting ceremony. It is even more so as a UNESCO youth goodwill ambassador,” and added, “I am thrilled to see the Empire State Building shining in SEVENTEEN's symbolic colors. I hope everyone, including our beloved CARATs (fan club name), enjoys today's event.”
Eliot Minchenberg, Director of the UNESCO New York Liaison Office, stated, “SEVENTEEN has not only brought joy through their music but also empowered young people worldwide,” emphasizing, “Like the lyrics of 'Shining Diamond,' they have given countless young people the belief that they can shine and grow like diamonds.”
The lighting ceremony attracted major local media outlets such as Reuters, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Billboard, and Rolling Stone, showcasing intense media coverage. Social media was flooded with photos of the lighting uploaded by global fans who visited New York to see SEVENTEEN, as well as local citizens and tourists.

SEVENTEEN is scheduled to perform on the popular morning program 'Good Morning America' on ABC on the 30th. They will continue their world tour in Texas (October 31 and November 1), Oakland (November 5-6), and Los Angeles (November 9-10). A Japan dome tour in November and December and performances in major Asian cities early next year are also planned.
Ryu Yeji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr