At midnight KST on Sept. 3, Pledis Entertainment dropped "JOIN OUR VIBE," a teaser trailer for the project "HYPE VIBES."
Shot in Los Angeles, the clip offers a freewheeling look at the duo savoring every moment in their own way. After a raucous night out, they wake up tousled and dive into fresh adventures. Their effortless cool pops against the sun-drenched scenery.
The beach-party finale steals the show as S.COUPS and MINGYU groove with a diverse crowd. Their easy-to-click-with vibe and free-spirited lifestyle set the tone of the trailer. Laid-back, in-the-moment S.COUPS and high-voltage, action-ready MINGYU―similar yet distinct―make for a compelling duo.
Two quirky 3D characters, Kute and Mante, add a playful twist. Framed as aliens visiting Earth to recharge with music, they appear faint at first, then grow more vivid as they mingle with people―their evolving colors and kinetic moves amp up the fun.
True to its name, HYPE VIBES channels a hot, free-spirited atmosphere where anyone can plug in and feel connected. Originally planned as a single, the project expanded into a mini-album to better capture the spontaneity and layered textures of living in the now―no rules, just their own rhythm.
Both artists have flexed range across SEVENTEEN’s catalog―from the Hip-Hop Team and the Leaders unit (S.COUPS, HOSHI, WOOZI) to WONWOO x MINGYU―and through solo tracks they’ve written and produced. Offstage, they’re brand darlings across fashion and beauty, cementing an unmistakably iconic presence.
Group activities continue as well: SEVENTEEN kicks off its SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] with two shows Sept. 13?14 at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, then heads to Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium Sept. 27?28, five North American cities in October, and four Japanese domes in November-December. Riding that momentum, the group is also nominated for Best Group at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
Photo: Pledis
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)