The group SEVENTEEN (S.COUPS, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, THE 8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) appeared on a popular U.S. talk show, accelerating the global success of their new song.
SEVENTEEN performed the title track 'THUNDER' from their 5th studio album during NBC 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' aired on the 4th (local time). They made a strong impression on local viewers with a performance that blended their unique energy and expertise.
The stage began with unique props combining a payphone and a defibrillator. It encapsulated SEVENTEEN's determination to continue special challenges while communicating with various people and sharing positive stimuli. The dazzling lights in sync with the lyrics and the three-dimensional choreography caught the eye, and the live shouts from the members added to the vibrant performance.
'The Kelly Clarkson Show' is a popular talk show that has won the prestigious Emmy Awards three times. The host and global singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson introduced SEVENTEEN as 'the strongest K-pop performers' and added, 'They have swept countless trophies at award shows around the world over the past 10 years and hold the record for the best-selling album in K-pop history.'
SEVENTEEN is achieving great success on global charts with 'THUNDER.' The song has secured positions on the Billboard 'Global 200' and 'Global (Excl. U.S.)' charts, and it debuted at 12th on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart. The members claimed the top spot with 'THUNDER' on MBC M 'Show! Champion' aired on the 4th, kicking off their collection of music show trophies.
The success of the 5th studio album 'HAPPY BURSTDAY' is remarkable. The new release sold over 2.52 million copies in the first week following its release (collection period May 26 - June 1), recording the highest first week sales for a K-pop album released this year. Additionally, it topped the 'weekly combined album ranking,' 'weekly album ranking,' and 'weekly digital album ranking' on Oricon, demonstrating SEVENTEEN's high local popularity.
[Photo] Provided by Pledis Entertainment.
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