Diamond Edge World Tour
| World tour by Seventeen | |
| Location | Asia North America South America |
|---|---|
| Associated album | Al1 |
| Start date | July 14, 2017 |
| End date | October 6, 2017 |
| No. of shows | 12 in Asia 4 in North America 1 in South America 17 total |
| Attendance | 200,000[1] |
| Seventeen concert chronology | |
The Diamond Edge World Tour (stylized as 2017 Seventeen 1st World Tour "Diamond Edge" in all caps) was the first world concert tour by South Korean boy band Seventeen. The tour began at Jamsil Auxiliary Stadium in Seoul on July 14, 2017, and concluded at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Philippines, on October 6. It comprised 17 concerts in 14 cities across Asia, North America and South America.[2] The tour was reported to have attracted a total audience of 200,000.[3]
Following the May 2017 release of Seventeen's fourth extended play, Al1, the tour drew a reported total of 200,000 attendees across 14 cities.[4]
Background
[edit]In May 2017, Pledis Entertainment announced that Seventeen would embark on their first world tour, beginning with three concerts at Jamsil Auxiliary Stadium in Seoul from July 14 to 16. The initial itinerary comprised 16 concerts in 13 cities across 11 countries, expanding the group's touring activities beyond Asia to North America.[5] The completed tour was later reported as comprising 17 concerts in 14 cities.[6]
The tour was announced shortly before the May 22 release of Seventeen's fourth extended play, Al1, led by the single "Don't Wanna Cry". Material from the EP featured prominently in the concert programme.[7]
The opening Seoul concerts drew a combined audience of 30,000. The approximately three-hour production contrasted water and fire concepts, with water-based performances during the opening portion and a fire-themed presentation later in the show. Each concert also featured a different extended unit stage: the performance unit on July 14, the hip-hop unit on July 15 and the vocal unit on July 16.[8]
The tour continued with two concerts at Saitama Super Arena on July 26 and 27, which attracted a combined audience of 60,000 despite Seventeen not having officially debuted in Japan. The concerts included Japanese-language versions of "20", "Love Letter" and "Healing", with the latter performed in Japanese for the first time.[9]
Member participation
[edit]Hoshi missed the August 18 concert in Chicago after experiencing abdominal pain and being diagnosed with acute enteritis at a local hospital. Although he wished to perform, Pledis Entertainment decided that he should rest and recover; the remaining twelve members performed without him.[10]
Reception
[edit]In a review of the second Seoul concert, Hwang Hye-jin of Newsen praised Seventeen's live singing and performances, describing them as flawless. She also highlighted the hip-hop team's intense concert-exclusive stage. Despite the torrential rain, Hwang commended the members for moving continuously between the main, central and extended stages while interacting enthusiastically with the audience. She further noted the spectacle created by the production's contrasting water and fire effects, including water cannons and large flame displays.[11]
At the group's sold-out New York City debut at Terminal 5, Jeff Benjamin of Billboard described the show as fun and cohesive. He praised the members for being "perfectly in-sync" while displaying "exciting, individualized and multifaceted performance styles". Benjamin also highlighted the programme's division among the hip-hop, vocal and performance units as a showcase of the group's range.[12]
Writing for the New Straits Times, Bibi Nurshuhada Ramli praised Seventeen's synchronization at the Stadium Negara concert in Kuala Lumpur, describing the group's thirteen-member choreography as coordinated and visually pleasing. She singled out "Mansae" and "Boom Boom", writing that the more demanding choreography was performed effortlessly and with precision.[13]
Covering the tour's final concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines, Janine Villagracia of Inquirer.net highlighted the group's self-produced music and choreography, soulful vocals, forceful dancing and playful stage interactions. She described the performance unit's stages as visually captivating and credited the hip-hop unit with heightening the concert's energy.[14]
Set list
[edit]The following set list is from the third concert at Jamsil Auxiliary Stadium in Seoul on July 16, 2017, and is not intended to represent every concert of the tour. The three Seoul concerts featured a different extended unit stage each night: the performance team on July 14, the hip-hop team on July 15 and the vocal team on July 16.[15][16]
- Act I
- "Pretty U" (remix version)
- "Beautiful"
- "Adore U"
- "Still Lonely" (13-member version)
- "Very Nice"
- "Swimming Fool" (performance unit)
- Act II
- "Mansae" (remix version)
- "Boom Boom"
| Day 1 – July 14 Performance-team stage |
Day 2 – July 15 Hip-hop-team stage |
Day 3 – July 16 Vocal-team stage |
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- Act IV
- "Crazy in Love"
- "Fast Pace" (rearranged version)
- "If I" (hip-hop unit)
- "Habit" (vocal unit)
- "Rock" (remix version)
- "Chuck"
- "Don't Wanna Cry"
- Encore
- "Shining Diamond"
- "Fronting" (13-member version)
- "Healing"
Tour dates
[edit]| Date (2017) | City | Country | Venue | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14 | Seoul | South Korea | Jamsil Auxiliary Stadium | 30,000[19] |
| July 15 | ||||
| July 16 | ||||
| July 26 | Saitama | Japan | Saitama Super Arena | 60,000[20] |
| July 27 | ||||
| August 5 | Bangkok | Thailand | Thunder Dome | 5,500[21] |
| August 12 | Hong Kong | China | AsiaWorld–Expo Hall 10 | 5,000[22] |
| August 18 | Rosemont | United States | Rosemont Theatre | N/a |
| August 23 | Grand Prairie | Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie | N/a | |
| August 25 | Toronto | Canada | Massey Hall | N/a |
| August 27 | New York City | United States | Terminal 5 | N/a |
| August 29 | Santiago | Chile | Movistar Arena | N/a |
| September 9 | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | Stadium Negara | N/a[23] |
| September 23 | Tangerang | Indonesia | Indonesia Convention Exhibition Hall 3A | N/a |
| September 29 | Singapore | Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, Halls 601–604 | N/a | |
| October 1 | New Taipei City | Taiwan | Xinzhuang Gymnasium | 5,000[24] |
| October 6 | Pasay | Philippines | SM Mall of Asia Arena | N/a[25] |
| Total | 200,000[26] | |||
Broadcast and home media
[edit]The second concert at Saitama Super Arena, held on July 27, 2017, was recorded and broadcast exclusively on WOWOW Prime on September 18 under the title 2017 Seventeen 1st World Tour 'Diamond Edge' in Japan.[27]
Footage from the three opening concerts in Seoul was released in April 2018 as the three-DVD set 2017 Seventeen 1st World Tour Concert Diamond Edge. The first two discs contained the main concert programme and a making-of film, while the third compiled the performance, hip-hop and vocal units' concert-exclusive stages from the three shows.[28]
A separate recording of the July 27 Saitama concert was released in Japan on April 18, 2018, in two-DVD and single-disc Blu-ray editions. Both editions contained approximately 183 minutes of concert footage, a 55-minute making-of film and a 100-page photobook.[29]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ In, Se-hyun (October 10, 2017). 세븐틴, 첫 월드투어 성황리 종료… 총 20만 관객 동원. Kuki News (in Korean).
- ↑ Jie, Ye-eun (May 14, 2017). "Seventeen to launch first world tour in July". The Korea Herald.
- ↑ 세븐틴, 첫 월드투어서 미국·칠레 등 14개도시 돌며 20만 관객 동원. Segye Ilbo (in Korean). October 10, 2017.
- ↑ Kwon, Soo-bin (October 10, 2017). 세븐틴, 첫 월드투어 20만명 동원…11월 컴백까지 탄탄대로. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 11, 2018 – via Naver.
- ↑ Kim, Min-seo (May 14, 2017). 세븐틴, 첫 월드투어 돌입…아시아 넘어 북미까지. Metro Seoul (in Korean).
- ↑ Kwon, Soo-bin (October 10, 2017). 세븐틴, 첫 월드투어 20만명 동원…11월 컴백까지 탄탄대로. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 11, 2018 – via Naver.
- ↑ Jie, Ye-eun (May 29, 2017). "Seventeen sets record sales of new album". The Korea Herald.
- ↑ Jo, Hye-won (July 17, 2017). 세븐틴, 첫 번째 월드투어 ‘다이아몬드 엣지’ 서울 콘서트 '폭우도 뚫어버린 열기'. iMBC Entertainment (in Korean).
- ↑ 세븐틴, 日 콘서트 6만 명 동원…첫 월드투어 성공적 출발. Sports Chosun (in Korean). July 28, 2017.
- ↑ Hwang, Ji-young (August 23, 2017). [이슈IS] 세븐틴 호시, 급성장염으로 시카고콘 불참…"걱정말아요". Ilgan Sports (in Korean).
- ↑ Hwang, Hye-jin (July 16, 2017). [뮤직와치] 무차별 폭우도 즐긴 세븐틴, 3만 관객과 증명한 대세돌 위상. Newsen (in Korean).
- ↑ Benjamin, Jeff (August 31, 2017). "Seventeen Showcase Multifaceted Talents at First New York Concert: Live Review". Billboard.
- ↑ Ramli, Bibi Nurshuhada (September 18, 2017). "(REVIEW) K-pop boy group Seventeen thrills fans at its recent KL concert". New Straits Times.
- ↑ Villagracia, Janine (October 11, 2017). "SEVENTEEN holds 17th and final 'Diamond Edge World Tour' show in Manila". Inquirer.net.
- ↑ 세븐틴, 첫 번째 월드투어 ‘다이아몬드 엣지’ 서울 콘서트 '폭우도 뚫어버린 열기'. iMBC Entertainment (in Korean). July 17, 2017.
- ↑ 세븐틴(SEVENTEEN) - 2017 1st World Tour DIAMOND EDGE in Seoul Concert DVD. Music Korea (in Korean). April 3, 2018.
- ↑ Jie, Ye-eun (May 14, 2017). "Seventeen to launch first world tour in July". K-pop Herald. Archived from the original on February 12, 2025. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ↑ Ramli, Bibi Nurshuhada (July 8, 2017). "Ticket sales for Seventeen concert starts tomorrow". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on July 8, 2017. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ↑ Kim, Ye-na (July 17, 2017). "첫 월드투어 세븐틴, 첫 콘서트 아스트로…도약한 아이돌" [Seventeen's first world tour, Astro's first concert... Idol who made the leap]. TV Report (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 12, 2025. Retrieved February 12, 2025 – via Naver.
- ↑ An, Na-young (July 28, 2017). ""6만 팬과, 아주 Nice!"…세븐틴, 뜨거운 日 콘서트" [With 60,000 fans, Very Nice! ... Seventeen, hot day concert]. Dispatch (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 28, 2017. Retrieved July 28, 2017 – via Naver.
- ↑ Son, Ye-jie (August 7, 2017). "세븐틴, 방콕을 사로잡다" [Seventeen captivating Bangkok]. TenAsia (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 31, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ↑ Park, So-hyun (August 14, 2017). "세븐틴, 홍콩도 달군 대세돌…5000명 팬과 하나 됐다" [Explosive response in Hong Kong for Seventeen... I became one with 5,000 fans]. TenAsia (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
- ↑ Ramli, Bibi Nurshuhada (July 8, 2017). "Ticket sales for Seventeen concert starts tomorrow". New Straits Times.
- ↑ Xiao, Caiwei (October 1, 2017). 克拉「排字應援」太暖 Seventeen狂聊30分鐘不想下台 [Carat's "typesetting support" was too warm, and Seventeen chatted wildly for 30 minutes and didn't want to get off the stage]. ETtoday (in Chinese). Archived from the original on January 28, 2019. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
- ↑ "K-pop boyband SEVENTEEN returns to Manila for Diamond Edge World Tour". PEP.ph. July 4, 2017.
- ↑ In, Se-hyun (October 10, 2017). 세븐틴, 첫 월드투어 성황리 종료…총 20만 관객 동원. Kuki News (in Korean).
- ↑ 「セブチ」ことSEVENTEEN、7/27のたまアリ公演をWOWOW独占放送. rockinon.com (in Japanese). Rockin'On. July 26, 2017.
- ↑ 세븐틴(SEVENTEEN) - 2017 1st World Tour DIAMOND EDGE in Seoul Concert DVD. Music Korea (in Korean). Retrieved August 10, 2026.
- ↑ 『2017 SEVENTEEN 1ST WORLD TOUR 'DIAMOND EDGE' in JAPAN』DVD&Blu-ray. Seventeen Japan official site (in Japanese). Pledis Entertainment. April 18, 2018.