![]() “There was no disagreement between the members and the choreography team that S.COUPS should be the one to wrap the song up.” SEVENTEEN have rarely described the word “love” so explicitly in their lyrics, so when they set it up to stand out in the title of their lead single, and S.COUPS, as general leader, runs toward “you,” only then is the performance fully justified. “The opening to ‘Power of Love’ had to be the leader alone,” Yoon Hye Lim, leader of PLEDIS’ performance directing team, said. The “Ready to Love” performance reveals the audience to be the one that’s kept the artist going, and the reason they can keep going strong, solidifying the audience as a part of the story.Īt the end of the song, S.COUPS sings, “I want to run for you,” and runs offstage, only to return at the end of “Anyone,” walking straight to the front of the stage. SEVENTEEN point out the object of their affections directly as they face “you,” the listener, and pull audiences into the performance’s storyline. Each looking off in their own directions and sometimes moving out of step from one another, the members come together at the point they awaken to their own feelings with lyrics like “just friends that’s not enough” and “first time feeling my heart race.” As the beat falls heavy as a hard-pumping heart, they stare straight ahead to declare they’re “ready to love” and break into an all-out group dance. Once I realize that there is a thought weighing me down, I try to think of whatever is the quickest conclusion or answer I can come up with, so as to depart from that state of mind.The members of SEVENTEEN go hard in their performance of “Ready to Love,” the lead single off their album Your Choice released in June, without a moment’s pause to catch their breath. But recently, I prefer to keep myself away from diving too deep into my own thoughts, instead directing my full attention to whatever task or activity I have right in front of me. I used to prefer being alone with my thoughts, reflecting on what I’ve done and thinking about how to improve. ![]() JW: This actually changes depending on the headspace I’m in then and there. TV: Is there ever a time when you enjoy being alone with your thoughts? Or would you rather fill your days with distractions? But really, I think anywhere where I can be with the people I like turns into a safe space for me. JW: If I had to pick a location that exists physically, then it would be home. ![]() TV: Obviously, music is still a very big part of your life, but what are some other things you find refuge in nowadays? What is your safe space? Where do you go when you step away for a minute? Music was an integral part of all those moments, permeating the cloud of feelings I felt then. There was music when I was feeling joy, when I was completely drained, when I was traveling somewhere, and on all other important occasions. JW: I think it was difficult not to see that music is a source of comfort, because it was a part of every moment of my day-to-day life. Would you say music has been some sort of refuge to you since then, even if unknowingly? TV: In the first episode, you talk about your experiences as a child and how you listened to music 24/7 before even deciding to pursue music. I wanted to share bits and pieces from my mindset right now to try and help anyone I might be able to help. I was just thinking that I’ve been in a good headspace lately, that I’ve been feeling stable in terms of both the state of mind I’m in and how I behave, and then I was given this chance to share my thoughts, thankfully. Jeon Wonwoo: It was a great opportunity that came along at the right time for me. It was released on YouTube for free in an effort to normalize mental health support among listeners who find refuge in fandoms, especially for AAPI youth. The first episode of Wonwoo’s Mindset Collection arrived on May 18, in the middle of AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, kickstarting an ongoing collaboration between The Jed Foundation (JED), a nonprofit that focuses on emotional health for teens and young adults, and the beloved brand by DIVE Studios. ![]() Wonwoo’s turn does things a little differently. In the past, fellow SEVENTEEN members Vernon, DK, Joshua, and Mingyu discussed a myriad of topics ranging from burnout and anxiety to prejudices in their own collections on the Mindset app. ![]() But he’s much more than that, as fans have learned over the course of his very own Mindset Collection. Born Jeon Wonwoo in Changwon, South Korea, a quick search of his name online will bring back results describing his demeanor as calm, reserved, introverted, or shy - some adjectives the 26-year-old also uses to describe himself. Since SEVENTEEN’s debut in 2015, Wonwoo has built a reputation as one of the quietest members of the group. ![]()
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