r/seventeen

Every fan probably has at least one moment they randomly remember and laugh about. Maybe something from Going Seventeen, a live stream, or a performance moment. Those little moments can be surprisingly memorable. What Seventeen moment do you still think about randomly?

I saw most of the reaction of K-fan on X are quite negative, some goes as far as saying they will keep making a fuss and hope Dino see their reaction and cancel the album…
I honestly feel so sad about it. I am one of the Carat that feel like doing Picheolin concept for album debut is so new and unique, especially in the current industry.

Just kinda worry about the support when the album actually come out. Anyone who currently is in Korea can update the situation?

So you know what’s going on with Minghao and his like DJ set that he played like a song with a Muslim chant to it (please correct me if I’m wrong cause I’m not from that belief) the song with that chant was from another artist in which I do think it’s still wrong in a way so I’m kinda wondering what are your thoughts about it especially as a Carat who is from that belief?

I know Carats are a nice, kind and peaceful fandom (coming from experience) and I know they handle those types of situations really well so how will this be approached in a way? Does any of the members or him have like fan meetings or other events so that could make him kinda be aware on what’s going on to make sure he doesn’t do it again in a way?

im a joshua bias and im really excited to see what he ends up coming out with in the future. he's mentioned acting being one of his goals and that hes taking acting classes, and also that he's been producing music these days.

im curious where everyone else thinks his solo career will go and if anyone has any predictions/hopes for what he'll do! i personally would LOVE a solo album that has like chill/soft vibes because it matches his gentle side. i hope he'll get to showcase more of his vocals (or his secret rap skills, who knows lol.) but yeah itd be interesting to see him act too! i also want him in more variety shows because i really enjoy that.

Today I saw a video of former /Current? Wanna One member Lai Kuanlin talking about his lingering feelings for Korea. How he still cooks Korean food, keeps meaningful tattoos from that time, and the emotions that come up when reconnecting with old members. It really struck a chord and sent me down a deep rabbit hole about Chinese idols in the K-pop industry, particularly from the 3rd generation.

What really stood out is how, out of all the mainland Chinese idols who debuted in major 3rd gen groups with strong Korean activities, SEVENTEEN’s Jun and The8 (Minghao) are basically the only ones not only still consistently active and but fully thriving in the K-pop scene. They continue to participate in group promotions, comebacks, concerts, and all the regular Korean activities even now while still maintaining popularity back in China. You could also include Lay from EXO in the conversation, but he has had heavy focus on his solo career in China and limited group activities for years.

Pretty much everyone else from that era eventually shifted their main activities back to China. EXO-M members like Kris, Luhan, and Tao left the group early on. Chinese trainees and idols from various other 3rd gen projects followed similar patterns, returning home for survival shows, acting, variety, or solo music opportunities there. The THAAD tensions and the unofficial ban that started around 2016-2017 made it incredibly difficult to maintain balanced careers across both markets. Restricted promotions, shifting public sentiment, and rising nationalism on both sides pushed many toward choosing one side, and for most the Chinese market became the more viable long-term option.

It’s fascinating how Jun and The8 have been able to stay deeply embedded in SEVENTEEN and the Korean K-pop world throughout all of that. Whether it’s the group’s stability, their own approach, management, timing, or something else, they’ve made it work in a way that feels pretty rare for that generation.

But seeing Kuanlin’s reflections made the whole thing feel a bit bittersweet, thinking about all the different paths and “what if” stories from that time. Big props to the Seventeen Chinese members for navigating it so successfully long-term.

Are there any other 3rd gen Chinese idols I’m missing who are still properly active in Korean promotions and group activities? Or has it really come down to just Jun and The8 at this point? Just sharing some thoughts and observations about how the industry evolved, not trying to stir politics.

Would love to hear what you all think!