SEVENTEEN's Hip Hop Unit, comprising S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon under Pledis Entertainment, has encountered an unexpected twist as their upcoming song faces a ban by KBS. Despite this hurdle, the anticipation among fans, known as CARATs, is soaring.
Over the years, SEVENTEEN's Hip-Hop team has delivered some of the group's most iconic tracks, showcasing their prowess in the genre.
The Anticipation for "LALALI" in 17 IS RIGHT HERE
With the announcement of their upcoming album, "17 IS RIGHT HERE," fans eagerly awaited the reveal of the Hip-Hop Unit's song, titled "LALALI."
The excitement further intensified when it was unveiled that all unit songs would have their own music videos alongside the title track, "Maestro."
SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) BEST ALBUM '17 IS RIGHT HERE'
— 세븐틴(SEVENTEEN) (@pledis_17) April 23, 2024
‘LALALI’ MV Preview
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➣ 2024.05.09 11AM (ET)#SEVENTEEN #세븐틴#17_IS_RIGHT_HERE#LALALI pic.twitter.com/4zqK9xYsk6
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Unexpected Excitement Among CARATs
Despite the setback of "LALALI" being banned from broadcast due to language concerns, CARATs surprised many by expressing excitement.
and what if hhu curse in the song what if coups says ‘LALAFUCKINGLI' and the beat drops and vernon does a flip and mingyu starts belting high notes and wonwoo tears his shirt off https://t.co/THxSNJp3dW
— 🐈 (@wonwhogaf) April 24, 2024
WE ARE SO BACK! https://t.co/qMgx2hfFzu pic.twitter.com/IBVPBzabsJ
— amy (@iconcsc) April 24, 2024
MAYBE THEY FINALLY SAID FUCK WITHOUT THE BEEP https://t.co/gYuuHOTnfc pic.twitter.com/A9ekWKqr3g
— brookie ♤ closed//ia (@sliceofseokmin) April 24, 2024
The last time i heard HHU cursing is when they said stfu in their lyrics
— Tori🍂 (@hrtcoups) April 24, 2024
I hope this time we re getting lil spicy more pic.twitter.com/doYr9ubZMq
lalali is not approved for music shows/broadcast ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 오히려 조아🤭 because it’s gna be lit 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ahx0ubPIaA
— 겸굠이 ˃̵͈̑ᴗ˂̵͈̑ (@pepizzaboy) April 24, 2024
It's so fucking amazing to me that NO CARATS were actually threatened that HHU's song got banned at KBS but instead, we ALL CHEERED hAHAHAHAHA OH BOI OUR KINGS WOULD BE CURSING AND WE'RE CELEBRATING 😭 https://t.co/V2kLiELBvM
— boo bear 🧸🤍 (@wonhuibear) April 24, 2024
The ban, attributed to lyrics hindering the use of appropriate language, stirred curiosity among fans regarding the song's content, possibly containing uncensored elements.
While KBS's ban restricts the song's broadcast, it hasn't dampened the determination of SEVENTEEN's Hip-Hop Unit. The members remain committed to performing "LALALI," fueling even more anticipation among their devoted fanbase.
Recently, SEVENTEEN faced criticism from Korean CARATs after announcing their tour, with fans accusing them of repeatedly deceiving the fandom.
The discontent stemmed from various controversies, including dating rumors involving Joshua and the group's choice to celebrate their 9th debut anniversary in Japan.
Fans expressed disappointment, suggesting that all members should enlist in the military. The sentiment was echoed in the comments section, where fans lamented the group's actions and called for enlistment.
The ongoing criticism reflects a growing frustration among fans with SEVENTEEN's decisions and behavior.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
