SEVENTEEN receives high praise from International media for Glastonbury performance
SEVENTEEN receives high praise from International media for Glastonbury performance
SEVENTEEN, the powerhouse K-pop group, has carved their name in history by being the first K-pop artists to perform on the main stage of the UK's prestigious Glastonbury Festival. On June 28, the vibrant fields of Worthy Farm in Somerset buzzed with excitement as SEVENTEEN (members: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) delivered an unforgettable performance that wowed European music fans and critics alike.
Their set, featuring 13 electrifying tracks like "MAESTRO," "Rock with you," "Clap," "HOT," and "God of Music," received high praise from international media. The UK music magazine NME awarded them a perfect score, highlighting how SEVENTEEN's performance embodied the essence of Glastonbury, which celebrates unity and togetherness. Even newcomers to their music were swept up by the energy, with the magazine noting, "Even those unfamiliar with SEVENTEEN were captivated by the overwhelming energy of their performance. The members showcased their abilities, challenging any preconceived notions."
The Evening Standard echoed this sentiment, also granting a perfect score and calling the performance an "unforgettable spectacle that made history." The publication emphasized the group's positivity and infectious energy, culminating in a peak moment during "VERY NICE" that had the audience dancing with joy.
Dork magazine highlighted the boldness of SEVENTEEN's appearance at a festival rather than a solo concert, describing "Performing at a festival instead of a solo concert is a bold move for K-pop groups, but SEVENTEEN always rises to the challenge. Their performance was a special, historic moment that demonstrated K-pop's global reach and Glastonbury's inclusive spirit."
BBC's coverage mentioned that, "SEVENTEEN's energy surged as they raced across the stage and mingled with the crowd, especially during the encore of 'VERY NICE', where their energy peaked with each chorus." Reuters added, "SEVENTEEN captivated the massive audience with their electrifying hits and perfectly synchronized choreography."
Despite the limited live stream availability outside the UK, SEVENTEEN's fanbase, known as CARAT, showed overwhelming support online. The hashtag #SEVENTEENatGLASTONBURY trended on X (formerly Twitter) in the UK, with fans praising the group's ability to connect with the audience and calling for more global recognition of K-pop.
Glastonbury, known for its diverse lineup spanning rock, pop, jazz, and electronic genres, has now embraced K-pop, further solidifying its reputation as a melting pot of global music culture. Following this landmark performance, SEVENTEEN is set to appear on Japan’s Fuji TV’s FNS Music Festival on July 3 and will hold their "2024 SVT 8TH FAN MEETING" at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome on July 23-24.
SEVENTEEN's Glastonbury debut marks a pivotal moment for K-pop on the international stage, leaving a lasting impact and setting a new standard for future performances.
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