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They may be called Seventeen, but this popular K-pop group is made up of 13 members divided into three sub-units: a hip-hop unit, a vocal unit and a performance unit. Seventeen are seen as a "self-producing" outfit, with the members involved in songwriting, choreography and production.
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If K-pop’s Seventeen are ‘textbook’ excellent, why aren’t they dominating?

Seventeen balance charm and edge, are excellent ‘across the board’ – but critics say they are not unique and lack a universally beloved song.

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K-pop group Seventeen at Friday’s press conference to launch their latest mini album.
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

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Seventeen turns 5 – here are the K-pop band’s 5 best offstage clips

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Why K-pop awards show to skip Hong Kong: it’s the protests

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K-pop group Seventeen perform at the 2018 Mama show in Hong Kong. The annual K-pop awards show will skip Hong Kong because of the continuing anti-government protests, a music industry source says. Photo: Mama
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

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K-pop girl band Mamamoo are famous for their vocal prowess. Catch them along with Exo, Seventeen, Winner, Taeyeon and Ab6ix at AsiaWorld-Arena on July 6.
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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Seventeen and BLACKPINK to play at Japan’s Summer Sonic music festival

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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

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K-pop idols

Hoshi of K-pop band Seventeen dislocates his shoulder on stage

Singer displayed complete professionalism, returning to the stage before the end of the concert

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Hoshi of Seventeen (centre) dislocated his shoulder while dancing during the group’s concert but still managed to return to the stage before the end of the concert. Photo: Korea Times
K-pop idols

Seventeen is on its way to the top of the K-pop scene

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Members of South Korean boy band Seventeen. The band is vying to be the king of K-pop. It was ranked No.7 on the Heatseekers Albums chart, a feat that few K-pop singers have achieved.
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