SEVENTEEN Transforms the Moody Center into a Global Stage
Written by Samantha Firmin & Nopality Media Team | October 28, 2025
Photos by PLEDIS Entertainment
Austin, TX - The energy inside the Moody Center was electric. For two nights in a row, October 21 and 22, Seventeen transformed Austin into a celebration of rhythm, unity, and sound. Fans filled every seat, from the front pit to the furthest rows, waiting for the lights to fall and the stage to come alive.
The group arrived from Seoul, South Korea, bringing their ‘NEW_ World Tour’ to Texas with precision and emotion that felt larger than the arena itself. Austin marked the midpoint of their global tour, a significant stop before heading east to Florida and Washington, D.C., and eventually overseas to Japan, where the final shows will close in Fukuoka. Despite only 9 out of the 13 members standing on stage, with the other four serving their mandatory military service back in South Korea, the group’s energy and powerful performances never faltered.
Having celebrated their 10th anniversary earlier this year, the concert felt like a party to commemorate the group’s hard work over the years and a taste for what is to come in the future. Since debuting in 2015, the 13-member group—consisting of S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino—has built a reputation for their incredibly synchronized choreography, self-produced music, and a close-knit bond, all of which were on display throughout the evening.
The members made a dramatic entrance by strutting out from various points of the stage to “Bad Influence (Prod. by Pharrell Williams)” before launching into the opening songs “HBD” and “THUNDER.” Their sequined blazers twinkled among a colorful display of lasers and confetti flying through the air as the group kicked off what was to become a three-hour-long celebration.
After a lively opening, SEVENTEEN paused to greet fans, “CARATs”, who impressed the members with their loud cheers. “I just love your energy tonight! Thanks for coming out, let’s enjoy.” Vernon declared. “Everyone, let's party it up tonight,” S.Coups added. The brief introduction concluded with The8 teaching the crowd a new chant—a tradition each time the group goes on a new tour. In a call-and-response manner, “SEVENTEEN CARAT,” is met with a thunderous, “jjak jjak (짝짝) NEW!”
Performances continued with seamless transitions between high-intensity choreography and moments of sincere reflection. While a number of songs were performed as an ensemble, such as “Darl+ing,” “HOT,” “HIGHLIGHT,” and “Rock with you,” a large portion of their show was dedicated to solo performances. Each of the tracks, which are featured on their latest album Happy Burstday, invited the members to introduce their individual artistry and play toward their strengths during the live stages.
Dino’s “Trigger” and Jun’s “Gemini” showcased contrasting, performance-heavy styles, while Vernon stripped it back with “Shining Star,” echoing the alt-rock and pop-punk edge of his Black Eye mixtape. Vocal unit members Joshua, DK, and Seungkwan delivered emotion through “Fortunate Change,” “Happy Virus,” and “Raindrops.” The8, Mingyu, and S.Coups then turned the Moody Center into a club with the pulsing energy and endless swagger of “Skyfall,” “Shake It Off,” and “Jungle.”
During the ment, the members spoke directly to the audience, their voices met with a roar that echoed long after the music faded. They treated fans to numerous a cappella versions of songs from their discography, for which the selection changes each night. The boys sang favorites such as “Thinkin’ about You,” “Clap,” “Pretty U,” and “To you,” while fans waved lightsticks in synchronized color, singing along to every word. For a moment, it did not matter where anyone was from. The connection in the room made it feel like everyone was part of something greater.
SEVENTEEN delivered one of their signature surprise packed encores, filled with plenty of fan interaction and endless bouts of energy. Cowboy hats and character headbands were passed on stage, a fan was invited to sing the rap from S.Coups and Mingyu’s recent release, “5, 4, 3 (Pretty Woman),” and another group jokingly bribed the boys with $5 to sing “Rocket.”
The finale performance, dubbed “the never-ending Aju Nice,” turned the Moody Center into one last explosion of joy as the members returned again and again, even after leaving the stage completely. As SEVENTEEN bowed, smiling through exhaustion and gratitude, their message was clear: love, energy, and connection travel farther than borders.
Austin will remember those two nights not only for the performance but for the feeling that lingered after the last note ended, a shared heartbeat between artist and audience. As the group continues toward Japan to conclude their tour, the echoes of Austin remain, a reminder that music’s reach knows no boundaries.
