On April 4, 2025, SEVENTEEN electrified the audience at the Tecate Pa’l Norte music festival in Mexico, marking a significant milestone as the first K-pop act to headline this prestigious event. The group’s dynamic performances drew in a large crowd, captivating both local attendees and dedicated fans alike.
In addition to their regular performances, the new unit of SEVENTEEN, HxW—comprised of members Hoshi and Woozi—showcased their fresh track “96ers,”hailing from their debut EP Beam, which was released on March 10, 2025.
Throughout the festival, scenes of Carats (SEVENTEEN fans) singing along erupted on social media, showcasing the group’s ability to unite people through their music. Many festival-goers expressed their astonishment and curiosity about the K-pop sensation, indicating a growing interest in SEVENTEEN’s artistry.
Fans were thrilled to see more individuals becoming part of the SEVENTEEN fandom, and their shared enthusiasm was palpable on various platforms.
“And that’s on SEVENTEEN the powerhouse of kpop,”a fan said.
“When locals who don’t know them at all but enjoy their performance so much and give a positive feedback. This is my boys,”another fan added.
“I was getting water after Green Day, and this girl in line behind me who had come for Green Day was so amazed by SVT; she was asking me all sorts of questions about them,”another fan commented.
Observers noted SEVENTEEN’s impressive stage presence during their set, with enthusiastic chants reverberating from the Carats in attendance.
“SEVENTEEN has more stage presence just standing there than half of the kpop,”another X user wrote.
“I love seeing locals reactions to seventeen; they’re always so mesmerized like yup that is seventeen’s power!! it’s impossible to see them live and not be converted into a Carat,”one fan commented.
“THE CHANT?!! IT SEEMS LIKE 95% of the crowd are Carats,”one netizen mentioned.
Fans celebrated the significance of SEVENTEEN’s performance as they showcased their artistry on an international stage like Tecate Pa’l Norte.
“SVT who actually understands they’re not just out there to perform and to add another festival to their list of global stages; they’re out there to represent K-pop proudly,”one X user stated.
“It’s hard not to love them. They are so talented and lovable, real story from someone (me) who used to be (a little bit) anti-K-pop and Korean wave in general,”another netizen expressed.
“There is seriously nothing to not love about these boys — they’re talented, hardworking, beautiful, humble, hilarious, kind, passionate, genuine, charismatic, down-to-earth, and endlessly lovable,”another fan said.
Highlights from SEVENTEEN’s Set at Tecate Pa’l Norte
During their hour-long performance, SEVENTEEN presented an impressive setlist of over 13 songs on the inaugural day of Tecate Pa’l Norte at Parque Fundidora. They performed alongside an array of internationally acclaimed artists such as Green Day, Olivia Rodrigo, The Chainsmokers, The Black Keys, Benson Boone, and Charli XCX.
According to a statement from PLEDIS Entertainment reported by Korea JoongAng Daily on April 6, the agency highlighted:
“SEVENTEEN proved itself once again as the champion of festivals by approaching the audience and making them cheer along.”
Setlist Highlights:
- Love, Money, Fame
- Left & Right
- Snap Shoot
- 96ers (HxW)
- Water
- Rain
- Cheers to Youth
- Headliner
- God of Music
- March
- Super
- Cheers/Don Quixote/Hot/Darling/Clap/Rock With You/Fighting (BSS)
- Aju Nice and the Outro
Looking ahead, SEVENTEEN is also preparing for their upcoming fan meeting in Japan, titled HOLIDAY, scheduled to be held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka on April 24, 26, and 27. Further events are planned for the Saitama Super Arena on May 10 and 11, 2025.