The Vocal Unit
Vocal Unit gathers for a ‘Tiny ISSUE CLUB’ scene in the “Cheers to Youth” music video.
Throughout May, SEVENTEEN released three new music videos — “Cheers to Youth,” “Spell” and “LALALI” — highlighting each of the K-pop boy band’s distinct units.
If you’re new here: the three subsects of SEVENTEEN are the Vocal Unit, Performance Unit and Hip-Hop Unit. Making up the first are bandmates WOOZI, JOSHUA, DK, JEONGHAN and SEUNGKWAN, who teamed up for “Cheers to Youth,” an upbeat, Japanese-rock-inspired track that taps into the essence of youth. The song’s video finds the five guys portraying a group of young people dealing with personal struggles that come together in the “Tiny ISSUE CLUB,” where they find solace in their shared connection.
HOSHI, JUN, THE8 and DINO make up the Performance Unit, whose dreamy amapiano song “Spell” is all about the power of love. In the video, the performers transform into the human embodiments of the Sun, Wings, Heart and Arrow tarot cards.
Finally, the Hip-Hop Unit delivered “LALALI,” a swaggering EDM-infused smash. Members S.COUPS, WONWOO, MINGYU and VERNON strut through colorful cityscapes and ride in speeding luxury cars in the track’s visual, showing off their unshakeable confidence.
All three of the tracks are featured on the boy band’s April 2024 compilation 17 Is Right Here, which debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 earlier this month. Featuring both old and new songs, the project is a “reminder of SEVENTEEN’s self-progression and their relentless evolution as artists that also signals “a promising way forward with much more to unveil,” per a recent HYBE release.
Check out 31 exclusive photos from the sets of the “Cheers to Youth,” “Spell” and “LALALI” music videos below.
Vocal Unit gathers for a ‘Tiny ISSUE CLUB’ scene in the “Cheers to Youth” music video.
In the “Cheers to Youth” music video, DK depicts a character who, like a stone, has no desire to do anything.
WOOZI takes on a role who is apprehensive about social interaction and relies solely on communicating through machines.
JEONGHAN monitors the scene on set between takes.
WOOZI smiles for the camera while on set.
JOSHUA films Vocal Unit’s “Cheers to Youth.”
JEONGHAN plays a character whose perception of the world is clouded by their excessive sensitivity.
SEUNGKWAN films an outdoor scene on the “Cheers to Youth” set.
JOSHUA films a scene for “Cheers to Youth.”
SEUNGKWAN portrays a character that retreats into seclusion out of dread of receiving messages.
Performance Unit poses in front of the canopy in the snowy mountain featured in the “Spell” music video.
JUN at the beach, hiding from the sun.
JUN holds up a sun prop while shooting a scene for “Spell.”
DINO stands in a room full of sunflowers with a gentle smile.
DINO looks stoic while filming a scene for “Spell.”
Performance Unit poses in front of the waterfall, which serves as the backdrop for their dance performance.
HOSHI models a set of angel wings on the set of “Spell.”
THE 8 gets ready to make a mysterious exit, provoking curiosity.
THE 8 poses with roses while filming “Spell.”
HOSHI smiles as he takes a break between the scenes.
Hip-Hop Unit proudly exudes confidence on the set of “LALALI,” which embodies the laid-back yet confident attitude unique to the group.
S.COUPS films the “LALALI” music video.
S.COUPS attentively monitors the screen on set. He’s clothed in flashy jewelry, reflecting the rebellious nature of the track “LALALI.”
VERNON keeps his cool while surrounded by a group of masked men.
MINGYU rocks a pair of shades on the set of “LALALI.”
VERNON cruises through the halls on the set of “LALALI.”
WONWOO shifts into a serious character mode, embodying a fearless demeanor.
In the music video for “LALALI”, MINGYU shows off his charms with confidence.
MINGYU looks contemplative on set of “LALALI.”
WONWOO smiles on set of “LALALI.”
Hip-Hop Unit strikes a pose while on set of “LALALI.”