Happy 17 IS RIGHT HERE Release Day!

SEVENTEEN’s compilation album is out now and features four new tracks!

I will be sharing my thoughts about SEVENTEEN’s new songs once all of the corresponding music videos have been released. Subscribe to 17 Carat K-Pop to not miss the episode about them!

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Until then, revisit my ultimate deep dive into SEVENTEEN’s discography through my ongoing essay series!

“The Artistry of SEVENTEEN”: A big-picture takeaway I have gotten from watching all of SEVENTEEN’s music videos and listening to all of their songs.

“What SEVENTEEN’s Music is Saying”: My argument that SEVENTEEN’s work both celebrates and critiques the limitations of language.

“SEVENTEEN, Autism, and Me”: A personal reflection on why I think SEVENTEEN’s work has resonated so deeply with me as an autistic, introverted person.

“SEVENTEEN and The Truman Show”: The meta commentary SEVENTEEN’s storytelling involves and the ways The Truman Show’s influence on their work is obvious in hindsight.

“Dissecting SEVENTEEN’s Song and Album Titles”: The deeper meaning behind the group’s grammar and spelling choices.

“A Lyrical Exploration of SEVENTEEN’s Storytelling”: A look at the recurring themes in SEVENTEEN’s song lyrics and the reasons for those trends.

“A Guide to SEVENTEEN’s Choreography”: How specific moments in SEVENTEEN’s dance routines emphasize their music’s messages.

“A Guide to SEVENTEEN’s Music Video Settings and Key Props”: The significance of specific details in SEVENTEEN’s music videos.

“The Changing Lenses in SEVENTEEN’s Music Videos”: How lighting and camerawork are artfully used by SEVENTEEN to bring home their videos’ messages.

Album reviews: Attacca, Face the Sun, SECTOR 17, and FML.

Lastly, my “Be the Sun” World Tour Review!