SEVENTEEN to Release 5th Full Album ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ on Their Debut Anniversary
The group SEVENTEEN (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, Dokyeom, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) will be making a comeback with a new album in May.
On April 21st at 10 PM, SEVENTEEN released a video on their official social media channels outlining their major plans for the year. According to the video, SEVENTEEN will be releasing their 5th full album, ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY,’ on May 26th. They also hinted at a tour, new unit single albums, and new content, raising expectations for a diverse range of activities this year. This marks SEVENTEEN’s first full album release in approximately three years since ‘Face the Sun’ in 2022.
‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ is a combination of the English word ‘Birthday’ and ‘Burst,’ meaning to explode or erupt. Pledis Entertainment, the group’s agency, explained that this album title reflects SEVENTEEN’s determination to be reborn as a “new SEVENTEEN.”
The new album will be released on the group’s 10th debut anniversary, adding to its significance. Having debuted on May 26th, 2015, SEVENTEEN has continued their peak popularity through continuous challenges and expansion. They have risen to become “Super IDOLs” by demonstrating the ideal qualities expected of K-pop artists, including a passion for expanding into the global market, a bold spirit of challenging change, strong teamwork, and a deep connection with their fans.
The group’s unique promotional methods are also attracting attention. Following the conclusion of their fan meeting in March, SEVENTEEN displayed the message “2025. 05. 26. HAPPY BIRTHDAY” on a large screen. They then released a video on social media featuring a scorched invitation, sparking fans’ curiosity. The video revealed the group’s schedule as the invitation unfolded.


Written by Mun Wan SikTranslated by Lee So Yun