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As SEVENTEEN celebrates its eighth anniversary as a group, looking at their funny and unforgettable variety show, GOING SEVENTEEN, is inevitable. What originally started as a behind-the-scenes look at their tours and recordings has now evolved into a full-blown variety show that releases episodes every Wednesday.
Often referred to as GoSe by fans, the show has drawn many, even among those who do not follow the K-pop group. It might be only five years old, but it has become a comforting space for fans and SEVENTEEN themselves.
The Super group have also had a chance to go to different variety shows, having been recruited after producers checked out their performances on GoSe, showing the true potential and universality of the same.
Great chemistry, frequent cheating, and more reasons that GOING SEVENTEEN should be on every CARAT's watchlist
1) SEVENTEEN are true entertainers
K-pop idols in Korea cannot simply be singers and dancers. They need to be good at variety shows (for promotions), hosting, acting, and overall entertaining people in general. SEVENTEEN showcase all these sides of themselves on their variety show, wherein they do not care about their "idol image" and are willing to make people laugh at any cost. On his show with the group, Na PD said that SEVENTEEN's problem was that they wanted to be funny at any cost, and that holds true.
2) The editors adding hilarious memes and captions at the perfect time
GOING SEVENTEEN would not have half the success it has had it not been for the production team. The members have agreed that it is the editing that makes them seem funnier than they are, and it is clear why.
The editors, in particular, often make references to famous memes, past episodes, and even make cuts that add to the hilarity ensuing on the show. For instance, in the episode mentioned above, they intercut scenes of Vernon sleeping deeply with the caption, "He is sleeping", with the other members' chaotic foot volleyball game.
3) The group, especially Jeonghan, is notorious for cheating during games on the variety show
While the VERY NICE group does care about each other deeply, they abandon all morals when it comes to the games on GOING SEVENTEEN. From secret alliances during mafia games to openly making up their own rules, the team is not averse to being seen as cheaters on variety shows. A major culprit of the same is Jeonghan, who is seen as the ultimate betrayer and trickster, often called the Loki of SEVENTEEN.
4) The production team participating in the games as well
GOING SEVENTEEN's staff members frequently feature on the show as well, with their appearances first starting off as NPCs, but slowly having a proper part to play in the show. From playing a full episode against SEVENTEEN to doing an Insomnia Zero episode with staff as participants, the production team has discovered fans love when they participate in the games.
5) The HOT group's enviable improv skills carrying the show
Give SEVENTEEN a rough script and character, and the members will create hilarious situations that make for entertaining videos. From Mingyu using a baguette as an arm to Vernon touching armpits in lieu of a greeting, the group certainly knows how to improvise a basic idea into the most ridiculous content.
Due to these ad-libbed GOING SEVENTEEN episodes, fans got unbelievable fodder for memes such as Seungkwan using gochujang (red pepper paste) to "dye" Jeonghan's eyebrows red, and Jun making up a song about ordering soda at a restaurant.
6) Scaredy-cat members undergoing alarming experiences
There is a certain joy in getting to watch members who are fearless on stage take part in experiences that terrify them. From DK's unbelievable experience with bungee jumping to S.Coups getting startled by people disguised as mannequins, even the non-horror episodes have hilarious instances of the members getting terrified. GOING SEVENTEEN allows them to participate in things that they would not have got to otherwise.
7) The repeated series such as Don't Lie, Insomnia Zero, TTT, and more creating inside jokes between viewers and SEVENTEEN
While the Dar+ling group is able to do reasonably well with improv-heavy episodes, they truly shine when they have to compete with each other for money, leaving the shoot early, and bragging rights. From the complete nonsense spouted during the Debate Night episodes to making up unbelievable tales about each other on Insomnia Zero, the recurring episode blocks in GOING SEVENTEEN are legendary.
8) SEVENTEEN ensuring screentime for all and bringing quieter members out of their shells
Since this article is meant to celebrate SEVENTEEN's eigth anniversary as a group, it only makes sense to end it on a heartwarming note. The members will often root for each other and ensure that they all get time to be their hilarious selves on camera. The members have often said that they feel most comfortable when they are recording GOING SEVENTEEN because of the atmosphere that the production staff create.
Even usually calm and silent members like Wonwoo (see clip above) and Vernon become loud and enthusiastic because of the revitalizing ambience accompanying the show.
As SEVENTEEN has completed 8 years together on May 26, 2023, GOING SEVENTEEN proves that the band has what it takes to entertain their fans, whether it is by singing, dancing, and rapping, or by making them laugh through their various antics caught on video.
