If you needed a reminder that SEVENTEEN is that group, here it is: Billboard just dropped its 2025 midyear Boxscore rankings, and guess who’s sitting pretty at the top of the K-pop pack? Yep, it’s SEVENTEEN, with a mind-blowing $120.9 million in gross tour revenue between October 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. That’s not just dominance, it’s a statement.
Let’s put it in perspective: this is their third straight year topping the K-pop charts midyear. In 2023, they pulled in $30 million. In 2024, they doubled that with $67.5 million. And now? They’ve nearly doubled it again. It’s a growth curve most artists can only dream of.
Breaking Records Like It’s a Hobby
The group isn’t just leading K-pop, they’re one of the top-grossing acts in the world this year. On Billboard’s global midyear Boxscore, they ranked third overall, just behind Shakira ($130M) and ahead of The Eagles ($112.2M). That’s a legendary company.
Over 842,000 fans purchased tickets to see them perform across 30 shows in Asia and the U.S., from packed domes in Tokyo and Seoul to buzzing crowds in Los Angeles and Chicago. Every stage, every spotlight, every cheer proves that the group appeal crosses borders, languages, and time zones.
And here’s the kicker: they’ve officially outdone BTS’s best mid-year Boxscore ranking to date, making SEVENTEEN the highest-ranking Korean act ever on this list.
‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ Explodes onto the Scene
But it’s not just about touring. SEVENTEEN’s May 26 album drop, HAPPY BURSTDAY, has been nothing short of explosive. Day one sales hit a staggering 2.27 million copies, more than any album released in 2025 so far.
The title track, “THUNDER,” didn’t just hit, it struck. It soared to No. 1 on Melon’s Top 100 and dominated iTunes charts in the U.S., Japan, Brazil, and beyond. With its electrifying mix of genres and emotionally charged vocals, the track delivers everything fans have come to expect—and then some.
SEVENTEEN and the Global K-Pop Surge
SEVENTEEN’s success is part of a broader trend that’s hard to ignore: K-pop isn’t just growing, it’s booming. Acts like J-Hope, ENHYPEN, ATEEZ, and TXT each generated over $25 million in mid-year tour revenue. All told, K-pop has seen a massive 79% spike in midyear box office numbers compared to last year.
Fans aren’t just watching—they’re showing up, singing along, buying merch, and turning every show into a spectacle. From Jakarta to New York, K-pop is shaking up what it means to be a global genre.
Why SEVENTEEN Keeps Winning
So what’s SEVENTEEN’s secret sauce?
It’s the choreography, the kind that hits like clockwork but still feels fresh. It’s the music, written and produced by the members themselves. And it’s the heart, the real, visible bond they have with their fans. All 13 members contribute creatively, and that authenticity shines through in everything they do.
Their fandom, lovingly called CARATs, isn’t just along for the ride. They’re driving it. From organizing streaming campaigns to selling out venues, their energy is part of what makes SEVENTEEN unstoppable.
If the first half of 2025 is any indication, the rest of the year could get even crazier. More shows? Almost guaranteed. Another album drop? Wouldn’t be surprising. Whatever’s coming, industry insiders are already betting on SEVENTEEN to end the year as the top-grossing K-pop act—possibly by a mile.
Whether you’ve been a CARAT since day one or you’re just now falling down the SEVENTEEN rabbit hole, one thing’s crystal clear: this isn’t just a moment. It’s a movement. And SEVENTEEN is leading it, stadium by stadium, record by record, beat by beat.
Conclusion: SEVENTEEN’s Year, SEVENTEEN’s World
2025 is shaping up to be the year for SEVENTEEN. With touring numbers that make jaws drop, an album that smashed every expectation, and a fanbase that’s global and growing, they’ve crossed the line from “popular K-pop group” to bona fide cultural force.
If there was ever any doubt, SEVENTEEN’s not just part of the conversation. They’re rewriting the script.
