Seventeen's Last Hurrah: Reflections and Promises of a Brighter Future

The air was electric as the 10th "Carat Land" fan meeting kicked off at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, bringing together nine members of Seventeen for what may be one of their final collective events before the group's mandatory military service.

Held on Saturday and Sunday, the fan meeting was a deeply emotional experience for both the group and their fans. With Jeonghan, Wonwoo, Hoshi, and Woozi already serving their military duties, the remaining nine members took the stage to deliver a powerful performance that resonated with the crowd.

The event was a testament to the group's versatility and growth as individual artists. The fans were treated to dance covers chosen by the members themselves, as well as the return of the popular "reverse stage" segment, where members reinterpreted one another's solo tracks.

"Even with only nine members here today, we can fill an entire reverse stage with each other's solo songs," Mingyu said. "That shows how much each member has grown.">

The performances were nothing short of spectacular, with hits like "Oh My!," "Pretty U," and "Home:Run" getting the crowd on their feet. The energy was palpable as fans waved their light sticks in the air, and fireworks lit up the night sky.

As the night came to a close, the members took turns to address the upcoming group hiatus. Leader S.Coups reflected on how his priorities had changed over the years, saying that what once drove him was competition and ambition, but that he now finds greater fulfillment in performing with his members and repaying the love he received from Carat.

"I'd like to take this time to say thank you to everyone who has been a part of our lives, even those who may not be our fans anymore, for supporting Seventeen throughout its career," he said, expressing hope that fans would continue growing older alongside the group for decades to come.

DK shared that preparing for the fan meeting had been emotional because he knew there would not be another one like it for a while. Referring to his upcoming enlistment, he thanked fans for their messages of support and promised to return "as a better man" with new music.

The night ended with "Tiny Light," "Beautiful," "Love Letter," and "Us, Again," bringing the event to an emotional close. Though Seventeen's full-group activities will slow as more members enlist, the group has no plans to disappear.

The 8 and Vernon will debut their new unit, V8, with the EP "V8" on June 29, followed by a concert in July. Dino is set to launch a solo project under his alter ego Picheolin on Aug. 3, while "Going Seventeen" will return with a new season.