"Going Seventeen" releases special episode "Going Emergency Meeting" - 스포츠경향
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The idol group Seventeen (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino)'s self-produced content "Going Seventeen" will return to viewers again this year.
On the 11th at 9 p.m., Seventeen posted "Going Seventeen Special: 2026 Going Emergency Meeting" on the team's official YouTube channel. The video is a special episode foreshadowing the new season, capturing a candid conversation between the members and the production staff. From their earnest concerns and cool-headed self-evaluation to their unreserved communication, it offers a glimpse of the prowess of "Going Seventeen," dubbed the "Infinite Challenge of K-pop."
The members' candid reflection and firm resolve regarding last season's "Going Seventeen" stood out. From the self-assessment, "As the program was planned to accommodate how busy we are, we're left with regrets about the quality," to the analysis, "With more mind-game elements, it might be harder for viewers to enjoy it as a 'mealtime companion'," affectionate opinions about the program poured out.
After debate, the solution Seventeen arrived at was responsibility and passion. The members encouraged one another, saying, "'Going Seventeen' is a variety show we have to take responsibility for every week," and, "We need to be ready to work that hard; in the end, we just have to do our best." In particular, they shared the sentiment, "We hope 'Going Seventeen' stays strong until the day all 13 members are back together. To make that happen, right now is extremely important," stoking their motivation.
Even as the serious meeting continued, Seventeen's signature quick-witted banter shone. Vernon suggested doing full-body makeup as film-character avatars, and Seungkwan sparked laughter with an idea befitting a "major variety star": "Let's stage a scene of the members fighting and use it as a teaser."
"Going Seventeen" has tried a variety of formats such as skits, mystery, debate, horror, and mockumentary, establishing itself as a variety brand in its own right. Loved widely not only by CARAT (the fandom name) but also by the general public, it has proven the scalability of K-pop self-produced content. The numbers bear this out: among all episodes of "Going Seventeen," as many as 30 have surpassed 10 million views, and 2 of them have exceeded 20 million.
A Pledis Entertainment representative said, "Thank you for your great interest in and love for 'Going Seventeen.' This year, after a period of readjustment, 'Going Seventeen' will return with content that is even more enjoyable and fun."
