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This week, I covered two big events: the conclusion of SEVENTEEN’s “MAESTRO”-era releases and TXT’s “ACT : PROMISE” World Tour!

I break down everything there is to know about 17 IS RIGHT HERE and its corresponding music videos in this episode of 17 Carat K-Pop…

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… and this write-up!

The Timelessness of SEVENTEEN

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In this essay about SEVENTEEN’s remarkable musical storytelling, SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN and the corresponding “God of Music” video are described as follows: “SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN is a celebration through and through: a celebration of SEVENTEEN’s discography throughout the years, of everyone’s inner light, and of the ways music brings people together to cherish…

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And I released two versions of my TOMORROW X TOGETHER Chicago concert review. The short version sums up what made the show objectively great:

TXT’s “ACT : PROMISE” World Tour Review: The Short Version

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Jun 7

TXT’s “ACT : PROMISE” World Tour Review: The Short Version

The three biggest strong suits of TXT’s “ACT : PROMISE” concert were its story, stamina, and speed, and these strengths reinforced each other all night long. The Pacing While it is a lovely aspect of K-pop concerts that artists often spend ample time chit-chatting with the audience between songs, TXT kept that to a minimum, and when they did talk, it was …

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The long version dives into all the deeper context behind the setlist and stages, which existed in the TXT Music Video Universe!

TXT’s “ACT : PROMISE” World Tour Review: The Long Version

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TXT’s “ACT : PROMISE” World Tour Review: The Long Version

For a shorter concert review, click here, but read on for a deep dive on TXT’s setlist’s significance! While at times surprising, in hindsight, every “ACT : PROMISE” setlist choice made sense. Better yet, each song and its live rendition contributed to the story that TXT have been unveiling throughout their music videos and short films. The concert broug…

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