SEVENTEEN is definitely right here, there’s no stopping them.
On April 29, 2024, SEVENTEEN released their best-of-album ’17 IS RIGHT HERE’ on all streaming platforms at 6 P.M. KST. The album comes a day after their “FOLLOW” Again to Seoul concert from April 27-28, 2024, and 6 months after their 11th EP, “Seventeenth Heaven.’
’17 IS RIGHT HERE’ is the group’s third compilation album to date, after ’17 Hits’ in 2016 and their Japanese language compilation album ‘Always Yours’ in 2023.
According to Pledis Entertainment, ’17 IS RIGHT HERE’ is meant to be a “celebration” of SEVENTEEN’s past, present, and future, with the inclusion of their title tracks since their debut, the Korean versions of their Japanese-language releases, and the addition of 4 new tracks.
’17 IS RIGHT HERE’ includes 4 new tracks—the title track ‘MAESTRO,’ the hip-hop unit’s track ‘LALALI,’ the performance unit’s track, ‘Spell,’ and the vocal unit’s track, ‘Cheers to youth.’
In their press conference held prior to the album’s release on the same day, SEVENTEEN discussed what they had in store with their best-of album. According to member Jeonghan, “The members wanted to make a best-of album with the best quality. Rather than just include SEVENTEEN’s songs until now, we wanted to capture what we want to achieve going forward and our future vision.”
Later in the conference, SEVENTEEN was asked if they had taken the opportunity to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) to create music. In the past week, SEVENTEEN’s use of AI in their ‘MAESTRO’ music video teasers had struck a chord among fans, but ultimately was interpreted as SEVENTEEN challenging AI with the question “Who is the real MAESTRO?”
In this regard, Woozi, the composer of almost all of SEVENTEEN’s songs, said that he had practiced using AI and explained, “Rather than feeling uncomfortable about developing tools, I feel like we should walk alongside them. I practiced a lot and tried to find its advantages. I ponder a lot how we can still keep our identity [amidst the developing technology].”
Ending their press conference, SEVENTEEN members Jun and The8 shared their hope that they would all be able to promote their new music in good health. DK also said, “We always receive great strength from CARATs. This promotion period, we will deliver strength to CARATs. We will take control of the music industry!”
‘MAESTRO,’ the group’s latest title track, is an R&B dance track with the title referring to a conductor or someone who is acknowledged in a certain field. SEVENTEEN proved themselves to be “maestros” in the K-Pop industry, especially with their organic growth and tireless grit.
CARATs applauded SEVENTEEN’s newest track and the overall message of their song, which combats the misuse of artificial intelligence.
MAESTRO highlights a provocative message: "Who is the true maestro in the world we live in today, where artificial intelligence can produce anything?"
Indeed, another masterpiece! 🔥🪄
MAESTRO MV IS RIGHT HERE#마에스트로_세븐틴의_지휘에_맞춰#SEVENTEEN_IS_MAESTRO@pledis_17 pic.twitter.com/CxYPh75BMT
— maya (@wonhaoverse) April 29, 2024
SEVENTEEN ARE THE 'MAESTROS' OF THEIR JOURNEY 💎
LOOK: K-pop powerhouse Seventeen has dropped their greatest hits album "17 IS RIGHT HERE," which also includes the lead track "Maestro."
According to their label Pledis Entertainment, the album is meant to be a "celebration" of… pic.twitter.com/DmexnvDBeO
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 29, 2024
Answer: Woozi#마에스트로_세븐틴의_지휘에_맞춰 #SEVENTEEN_IS_MAESTRO pic.twitter.com/WM2fJl1FZJ
— mi원우지 (@miwon17_) April 29, 2024
insant banger. not only because of how good it is, but mainly because it's the kind of performance where SEVENTEEN clearly made sure to remind us who the kings of performance are. they showcased the best of their vocals, rap, and dance.
THEY'RE SO BACK
— nana 🥕| ia (@choisoftcheol) April 29, 2024
svt never disappoints when it comes to releasing new music. almost 10 years in this industry yet every release is always something new, unique, & powerful 🔥 seventeen, you never fail to amaze me. #마에스트로_세븐틴의_지휘에_맞춰#SEVENTEEN_IS_MAESTRO pic.twitter.com/Hm8VTdjiBi
— 𝒮 (@wonuoiawoo) April 29, 2024
MAESTRO MV IS RIGHT HERE#마에스트로_세븐틴의_지휘에_맞춰#SEVENTEEN_IS_MAESTRO @pledis_17
— 쿱정원 (@wonubliss) April 29, 2024
"kpop's maestro SEVENTEEN" pic.twitter.com/lA6cx6U81Y
— 🙂 (@sounds_of_cheol) April 29, 2024
THIS WONWOO BATTLE WITH AIs??? OH MY GOD!!!!
MAESTRO MV IS RIGHT HERE#마에스트로_세븐틴의_지휘에_맞춰#SEVENTEEN_IS_MAESTRO@pledis_17 pic.twitter.com/2Qn7D4rCEQ
— 에리 ◠‿◠♡︎ (@shua_enthusiast) April 29, 2024
ok? but 'Maestro' by SEVENTEEN sounds like it’s been copied from somewhere? the beat, everything. it all sounds familiar. i just can’t pinpoint where i’ve heard it. wait i figured it out.. it sounds like the Song of The Year.
— ae. (@svthamster) April 29, 2024
SEVENTEEN just gained a new nickname by the medias
“Kpop’s Maestro”
— Tori🍂 (@hrtcoups) April 29, 2024
SELF 🗣 PRODUCED 🗣ALBUMS 🗣 to
SELF 🗣CHOREOGRAPHS 🗣 to
SELF 🗣 WRITTEN 🗣 SONGS 🗣 to
SELF 🗣 VARIETY SHOW 🗣THAT'S SEVENTEEN RIGHT THERE!!! 🔥
MAESTRO MV IS RIGHT HERE#마에스트로_세븐틴의_지휘에_맞춰#SEVENTEEN_IS_MAESTRO@pledis_17 pic.twitter.com/svxlibCXh8
— 𐙚ⒽⒶⓋⒾ🧸🌷𓂃✿𓈈 (@mydarlingskb00) April 29, 2024
a SEVENTEEN's scherzo
its a little unconventional, but bang the drum and bounce the string
DAT DA RA DAT DA RA DAT DA RA DASCOUPS ❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/wQ1CjW351X
— 🙂 (@sounds_of_cheol) April 29, 2024
SEVENTEEN RIGHT HERE pic.twitter.com/64a9xg4uyC
— 🙂 (@sounds_of_cheol) April 29, 2024
the tension during this part omg??? mingyu panting, looking for something or someone and turning back to see minghao also staring right at him??? THIS IS INSANE WTFFFFF#마에스트로_세븐틴의_지휘에_맞춰#SEVENTEEN_IS_MAESTRO@pledis_17 pic.twitter.com/35nhE2qBHZ
— mia | ia 📚 (@minwonlogy) April 29, 2024
SEVENTEEN 17 is Right Here 🩶 pic.twitter.com/ENtO3G8wmv
— 🙂 (@sounds_of_cheol) April 29, 2024
THIS PART IS INSANE
MAESTRO MV IS RIGHT HERE#마에스트로_세븐틴의_지휘에_맞춰#SEVENTEEN_IS_MAESTRO@pledis_17
— 아리 (@jjhwonu) April 29, 2024
seungkwan said 'all the members love the team seventeen so much and really love carats a lot. from my perspective as someone who has been a fan of someone before, i think it has reached the point where 'if it's this kind of singer, i can like them without any regrets'
he… pic.twitter.com/wjBUqciOJP
— boo🐈 (@116_jpg) April 29, 2024
17 is right here Global Press Conference#SEVENTEEN #세븐틴 @pledis_17 pic.twitter.com/8GANXTq02c
— 쿱정원 (@wonubliss) April 29, 2024
SEVENTEEN really are in their own league. Who knows what they’ll release next, right?
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