SEVENTEEN to Release 12th Mini Album on October 14

SEVENTEEN (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) is set to release their 12th mini album on October 14.

On the 13th, at midnight, SEVENTEEN unveiled a teaser video on HYBE Labels' YouTube channel and their official social media accounts, revealing the release schedule for their new album.

The video is set against the backdrop of a dark subway station. The bluish hues, flickering lights, and the sound of the subway without any voices create a desolate and eerie atmosphere.

Particularly eye-catching is the phrase 'I FELT HELPLESS' written on an advertisement board on the wall. This phrase contrasts sharply with the bright and positive energy SEVENTEEN usually exudes, sparking curiosity. The scene where the letters in the sentence get jumbled towards the end has also led to various speculations among fans.

Earlier this year, SEVENTEEN released their best album '17 IS RIGHT HERE' and the single album 'THIS MAN' by the special unit JeonghanXWonwoo, surpassing 5.3 million in cumulative album sales in the first half of the year. As SEVENTEEN continues to solidify their status as a 'record powerhouse' in the global music market, anticipation is high to see if they will once again achieve the milestone of '10 million album artist'.

Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN will kick off their world tour with a grand opening at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium on October 12-13, ahead of the release of their 12th mini album. They plan to continue their tour across major cities in the U.S., Japan, and other key Asian cities.

Reporter Choi Ji-ye, TenAsia wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr