Seventeen makes history, becoming the first K-pop artist to perform at Glastonbury
K-pop legends Seventeen became the first K-pop act to perform at the UK’s Glastonbury Festival and they rocked the stage. They performed on the main Pyramid Stage.
K-pop sensation Seventeen has etched their name in history by becoming the first K-pop artist to perform at the prestigious Glastonbury Festival. The prestigious event, known for showcasing a diversity of musical talents from around the world, welcomed Seventeen to its stage, marking an important milestone in K-pop’s global recognition.
The group’s performance on the Pyramid Stage was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience, many of whom were seeing K-pop live for the first time. Known for their synchronized dancing, powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence, Seventeen performed a spectacular set that included hits such as ‘Very Nice’, ‘Don’t Wanna Cry’ and ‘Hot’.
The band addressed the audience and thanked everyone. The K-pop giants said, “We are so honored to be here. Even though languages, countries, and cultures are all different, we can still connect with each other through music.”
The group’s historic performance at Glastonbury is being hailed as evidence of K-pop’s growing influence on the global music scene. Fans in attendance and watching online took to social media to express their pride and excitement, with hashtags such as #SEVENTEENatGlastonbury trending worldwide.
The group’s performance on the Pyramid Stage was greeted with enthusiastic applause from the diverse audience, many of whom were experiencing K-pop live for the first time. Known for their synchronized dance routines, powerful vocals, and dynamic stage presence, Seventeen performed a spectacular set that included 13 songs. They began their performance with their most recent release, ‘Maestro’, which set the tone for an unforgettable show.
Their setlist included hits such as ‘Ready to Love’, ‘SOS’, ‘Rock with You’, ‘2 Minus 1’ (performed by Joshua and Vernon), ‘I Don’t Understand But I Love You’ (performed by Performance Unit), ‘Cheers to Youth’, ‘Lalali’, ‘Clap’, ‘Hot’, ‘Headliner’ and ‘God of Music’. Each song was greeted with loud applause and cheers as the audience was mesmerized by the group’s energetic and impeccable performance.
Following this performance, SEVENTEEN has joined BTS and Blackpink in the ranks of K-pop groups performing at major festivals around the world. Boy band BTS performed two shows at Wembley Stadium in 2019, while girl group Blackpink headlined both Coachella and London’s BST Festival last year.