Follow Tour Explained

Concert Tour Name:Follow Tour
Artist:Seventeen
Location:Asia
Albums:FML
Always Yours
Seventeenth Heaven
17 Is Right Here
Number Of Legs:4
Number Of Shows:28
Attendance:987,641
Gross:111,374,978
Last Tour:Be The Sun World Tour
(2022)
This Tour:Follow Tour
(2023–24)
Next Tour:Right Here World Tour
(2024)

The Follow Tour (stylized as Seventeen Tour Follow, in all caps) was the third Asia concert tour headlined by South Korean boy group Seventeen. The tour began on July 21, 2023, at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, and concluded on May 26, 2024, at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan.

Background

After the release of the EP FML in April 2023, Seventeen announced a concert in Seoul for July 2023 to start the tour, stylized as Follow to Seoul.[1] The Seoul dates were followed by the Follow to Japan leg, and finally the Follow to Asia leg was announced, with concerts in Bangkok, Manila, and Macao.[2] [3] After an encore leg, the tour finally concluded at Nissan Stadium in Japan on May 26, 2024, the ninth anniversary of the group's debut. The performance at Nissan Stadium made Seventeen the second K-pop act ever to perform at the venue, after TVXQ.[4]

Various performances were streamed simultaneously on Weverse Concerts to be available for fans worldwide. The initial Seoul concerts, two concerts in the first Japanese leg,[5] the Incheon concerts, and two concerts of the Japanese encore leg[6] were streamed. The final concert of the first Japanese leg, in Fukuoka, was broadcast in real-time in cinemas around the world, with delayed broadcasts in certain timezones.[7]

Although Seungkwan was absent for the initial Seoul dates of the tour, he returned from the Tokyo concerts onwards.[8] S.Coups missed the Japan and Southeast Asian legs of the tour due to an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament but returned for the encore dates starting from those in Incheon. Jeonghan was absent from the Fukuoka and Southeast Asian shows also due to injury but returned to the tour during the Incheon show.[9]

Promotion

For promotion, Seventeen hosted events in each of the cities. Events included stamp rallies throughout Japan, a river cruise in Seoul, and a hotel collaboration in Bangkok.[10] [11] For the culmination of the tour, Seventeen officially collaborated with the Yokohama Government to arrange for events held at the city hall, seaside mall, and an evening firework display at the port.[12]

Reception

In a review for The Korea Herald, Choi Ji-won referred to the concert as "nothing short of a full-blown extravaganza". Gabriel Saulog of Billboard Philippines wrote that the tour's Bulacan stops had "palpable" energy, crediting the group's "remarkable talent, showmanship, and entertaining prowess", alongside their connection with their fans, for creating an atmosphere of fond memories.[13]

Reviews for the encore performances were also favourable. Billboards Jeff Benjamin described the two-day concerts in Seoul as "electrifying", especially noting that the five-piece live band elevated the performances, and that the live premiere of the new songs from 17 Is Right Here made the tour's Korean finale more momentous.[14] Pyo Kyung-min reviewed the encore concert in Yokohama for The Korea Times, describing it as a "hotbed of excitement" amongst fans and an "unwavering energy" from the group throughout the three and a half hour performance.[15]

Set list

The following set list is from the first shows in Seoul, South Korea. It is not intended to represent all shows from the tour.[16]

Act I
  1. "Super"
  2. "Don Quixote"
  3. "Clap"
  4. "Don't Wanna Cry"
  5. "F*ck My Life"
  6. "Thanks"
Act II – Unit stages
  2. "Dust" (Vocal Team)
  3. "Pinwheel" (Vocal Team)
  4. "Highlight" (Performance Team)
  5. "I Don't Understand But I Luv U" (Performance Team)
  6. "Back It Up" (Hip Hop Team)
  7. "Fire" (Hip Hop Team)
Act III – Follow Festival
  2. Home;Run"
  3. "Left & Right"
  4. "Beautiful"
  5. "Adore U"
  6. "April Shower"
  7. "Kidult"
Act IV
  2. "Anyone"
  3. "Good To Me"
  4. "Hot"
Act V – Encore
  2. "Run To You"
  3. "To You"
  4. "Campfire" (by fans)
  5. "Hit"
  6. "Very Nice"

Tour dates

Indicates performances streamed simultaneously on Weverse Concerts
Indicates performances streamed simultaneously or delayed in cinemas
Date! scope="col" style="width:10em;"
CityCountryVenueAttendanceRevenue
July 21, 2023 ‡SeoulSouth KoreaGocheok Sky Dome123,141$12,974,978[17]
July 22, 2023 ‡
September 6, 2023TokyoJapanTokyo Dome[18]
September 7, 2023
November 23, 2023SaitamaBelluna Dome496,000$61,600,000[19]
November 24, 2023
November 30, 2023NagoyaVantelin Dome Nagoya
December 2, 2023
December 3, 2023 ‡
December 7, 2023OsakaKyocera Dome Osaka
December 9, 2023
December 10, 2023
December 16, 2023 †FukuokaFukuoka PayPay Dome
December 17, 2023 ‡
December 23, 2023BangkokThailandRajamangala National Stadium
December 24, 2023
January 13, 2024BocauePhilippinesPhilippine Sports Stadium
January 14, 2024
January 20, 2024MacauChinaMacau Olympic Complex Stadium
January 21, 2024
March 30, 2024 ‡IncheonSouth KoreaIncheon Asiad Main Stadium56,000$5,900,000[20]
March 31, 2024 ‡
April 27, 2024SeoulSeoul World Cup Stadium71,500$7,100,000[21]
April 28, 2024
May 18, 2024 OsakaJapanNagai Stadium101,000$10,100,000[22]
May 19, 2024 ‡
May 25, 2024YokohamaNissan Stadium140,000$13,700,000
May 26, 2024 ‡
Total987,641$111,374,978

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Weverse . Page . 2023-05-22 . [NOTICE] SEVENTEEN TOUR 'FOLLOW' TO SEOUL Announcement (+KOR/JPN/CHN) ]. 2023-06-09 . . en . July 27, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240727064404/https://weverse.io/seventeen/notice/13667 . live .
  2. Web site: Japan . Seventeen . 2023-06-05 . 2023 TOUR 'FOLLOW' . 2023-06-09 . SEVENTEEN Japan . en . June 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230610004543/https://www.seventeen-17.jp/statics/2023_tour_follow . live .
  3. News: Bandwagon . Asia . SEVENTEEN announce 'FOLLOW TO' Asia Tour – Bangkok, Bulacan and Macao confirmed . 5 April 2024 . Bandwagon Asia . 12 September 2023 . April 5, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240405020032/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/seventeen-announce-follow-to-asia-tour-bangkok-bulacan-manila-macao-concerts-tickets-prices-pledis-entertainment-december-2023-2024 . live .
  4. Web site: Ziwei . Puah . 2024-01-29 . SEVENTEEN announce encore leg of 2023 and 2024 'Follow' Asia tour . 2024-02-02 . NME. en . January 29, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240129235939/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/seventeen-follow-tour-tickets-dates-venues-3496414 . live .
  5. News: Nath . Nikita . SEVENTEEN Tour 'Follow' to Japan Live Streaming Details Revealed . . 1 December 2023 . August 9, 2024 . June 3, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240603060510/https://www.comingsoon.net/k-pop/news/1421786-seventeen-tour-follow-to-japan-live-streaming-details-revealed . live .
  6. Web site: Follow AGAIN to Japan Live Streaming . . August 9, 2024 . July 27, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240727064403/https://concerts.weverse.io/events/svt-followagainjp . live .
  7. Blistein . Jon . Seventeen Are Bringing Their 'Follow' Tour to Movie Theaters Around the World . 3 June 2024 . . 15 November 2023 . June 3, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240603060510/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/seventeen-screen-follow-tour-concert-movie-theaters-1234879571/ . live .
  8. News: Cho . Yong-jun . Seventeen's Seungkwan to resume activities, join band's album release . 8 April 2024 . . 17 August 2023 . en . November 5, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231105154308/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-08-17/entertainment/kpop/Seventeens-Seungkewn-resume-activities-join-bands-album-release-/1848608 . live .
  9. News: Asia . Bandwagon . SEVENTEEN's Jeonghan and S.Coups to resume activities, including forthcoming 'FOLLOW' concerts . 8 April 2024 . Bandwagon . 24 February 2024 . en . April 8, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240408062901/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/seventeen-scoups-seungcheol-jeonghan-resume-activities-announcement-acl-knee-injury-follow-again-tour-2024-pledis-entertainment-hybe . live .
  10. News: Dutta . Debashree . SEVENTEEN Turns Cities into Concert Play Parks . 31 May 2024 . . 21 December 2023 . May 31, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240531044436/https://rollingstoneindia.com/seventeen-turns-cities-into-concert-play-parks-with-the-city-project/ . live .
  11. News: Limited . Bangkok Post Public Company . Siam Discovery Unveils "SEVENTEEN FOLLOW THE CITY BANGKOK" . 31 May 2024 . . en . May 31, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240531044440/https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/pr/2707814/siam-discovery-unveils-seventeen-follow-the-city-bangkok . live .
  12. News: Kim . Ju-yeon . Seventeen's latest 'The City' project to launch in Yokohama and Osaka . 31 May 2024 . Korea JoongAng Daily. 26 April 2024 . en . May 31, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240531044436/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-04-26/entertainment/kpop/Seventeens-latest-The-City-project-to-launch-in-Yokohama-and-Osaka/2034605 . live .
  13. News: Saulog . Gabriel . SEVENTEEN Is Closer Than Ever To Filipino CARATs In 'FOLLOW TO' Tour . 9 August 2024 . . 16 January 2024 . June 7, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240607131943/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/reviews/seventeen-follow-to-in-bulacan-manila-concert-review-setlist-live-nation-philippines-202/ . live .
  14. News: Benjamin . Jeff . SEVENTEEN Is ‘Filled With Joy’ at ‘FOLLOW’ AGAIN Tour in Seoul: Exclusive Photos . 9 August 2024 . Billboard. 30 April 2024 . August 9, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240809013356/https://www.billboard.com/photos/seventeen-follow-again-tour-seoul-photos-1235669266/1-03-exclusive-seventeen-tour-follow-again-to-seoul-billboard-1548/ . live .
  15. News: Pyo . Kyung-min . [REVIEW] SEVENTEEN creates electric atmosphere for 72,000 fans at Japan's largest dome ]. 9 August 2024 . . 26 May 2024 . en . August 9, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240809013354/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/07/398_375351.html . live .
  16. News: Ji-won . Choi . [Herald Review] Seventeen's extravaganza reembarks with dome tour 'Follow' ]. 9 August 2024 . . 24 July 2023 . en . August 2, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230802013230/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230724000560 . live .
  17. THE YEAR IN TOURING 2023 . 25 June 2024 . . 30 November 2024 . March 20, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240320153113/https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/november-30-2023-year-in-touring-billboard-bulletin.pdf . live .
  18. 13 June 2023 . Harry Styles Edges Out Elton John & Coldplay to Dominate Midyear Boxscore Charts . 25 June 2024 . Billboard. June 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230621052704/http://bulletins.billboard.com.s3.amazonaws.com/specialissues/june-13-2023-touring-billboard-bulletin.pdf . live .
  19. News: Shim . Sun-ah . 1 June 2024 . Seventeen achieves over 90 bln won in ticket sales in 6 months . live . . August 9, 2024 . June 25, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240625021512/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240601001200315 .
  20. Web site: Frankenberg . Eric . 2024-04-30 . Bad Bunny Hops to the Top of March Boxscore Report With Almost $65 Million . 2024-07-05 . . en-US . May 8, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240508152313/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/bad-bunny-march-2024-boxscore-report-1235669677/ . live .
  22. Web site: Frankenberg . Eric . 2024-06-27 . Bad Bunny Rules Third Consecutive Monthly Boxscore Report With $60 Million Earned in May . 2024-06-29 . Billboard. en-US . June 29, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240629121825/https://www.billboard.com/pro/bad-bunny-number-1-monthly-boxscore-report-60-million-may/ . live .

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