Despite being more familiar with the stage and having a solid grasp of pacing from the last concert and tour, the members were drenched in sweat and gasping for breath.
After the opening, they had performed an intense series of stages, starting with the title track “Fell in Love” from [Jeodol3] and several other songs consecutively.
─Now, let’s greet everyone together first!
─I’m in seventh heaven. Hello, we are Seven!
With the lively call to action and greeting led by the leader Hana.
─Waaaaaa!
The audience erupted with fervent cheers.
─We have so much to say right now, but let’s hold back for now! Shall we first hear from our youngest, Do-hee?
─Sure, since I’m a bright Confucian girl like a mini leader. Right?
Do-hee looked around for consent from the other members.
─Well, judging by how you treat the older sisters… sigh.
─N-no, I’m not Confucian! You always treat me like your little sister…!
Of course, the desired response wasn’t forthcoming.
─No, Do-hee is definitely… a Confucian girl…
Except for one person.
─A, I don’t even know anymore, enough!
In the center of the stage, Do-hee took a step forward.
Today, the fervor from the “SavenU” fans was especially intense.
Startled by the loud cheers, Do-hee quickly smiled and waved her hand.
─Yes, I want to be the top-ranking leader, but unfortunately, I’m the youngest, Lee Do-hee. Hello!
While Do-hee continuously waved, the members were tidying their hair and drinking water.
Next, the other members took turns introducing themselves.
─Okay, I say Harang! You say Rang? Oh wait, I twisted my words, let’s do that again!
Especially when Harang stepped forward, noticeably louder cheers erupted compared to the previous members.
─I say Ha! You say Rang! Let’s go!
The fans laughed, saying Harang was still acting that way until the last day, and gladly obliged to join in.
─Ha!
─Rang!
─Ha!
─Rang!
─Good, good! Our ShavenU is the best!
As Jeon Ha-rang jumped around sending hand hearts, the fans vigorously waved their lightsticks in response.
Thanks to that, Chaerin, who was up next, was feeling the pressure.
─Ah, I can’t do that kind of stuff.
─Why not! Gong Chaerin, show us! You have it prepared!
─When did I prepare anything? I’m just saying hello!
─Wait, you mean this was just a simple greeting? In front of 20,000 fans!?
Chaerin’s face, looking at Harang with resentment for always saying something to stir things up, was captured on the big screen.
Laughter erupted around at their banter.
A moment later, as if having made a big decision, Chaerin stepped forward, and encouraging cheers poured out.
─Waaaa!
However, Chaerin’s expression grew even more rigid.
─Ah, putting pressure will just make me worse! I don’t know! Hello, I’m Gong Chaerin! Gong Chaerin!
Now she had her eyes tightly shut, and the fans burst into louder cheers and laughter.
The other members in the back were also bursting into laughter.
While they were greeting, the members, having cooled down a bit, recited the prepared lines calmly.
─Welcome to our monumental Gocheok Sky Dome solo concert!
─Waaaaaaa!
But then, Seoyoon suddenly made a gloomy face.
─But there’s a very serious problem.
While the fans were puzzled by the unexpected demeanor, the members dashed back to the center of the stage, leaving Seoyoon behind.
─Now we’re going to perform again without a break! Hey! Let’s go!
And then, Seoyoon followed suit, running late.
At the same time, lively brass instruments filled the concert hall.
It was the beat intro of [Fantasia], arranged by Do-hee and Chaerin.
The members, taking their positions in the center, started chatting as if to reenact the music video intro of Fantasia.
It was real, showcasing that the stage and microphone were live as they genuinely chatted.
─Seven prepared a lot of stages you can only see at today’s concert, right?
─Really a lot! We packed it all into three hours!
─Hmm… But we can’t just show it like that… We need some cheers, okay?
Is this too much?
─Shouldn’t the cheers start coming in soon!?
The cheers from fans, filled with anticipation for such words, echoed all around.
And as if to respond, the members confidently turned their heads towards the audience, ready for the choreography of Fantasia.
“The situation is serious, if I’m with you,
But I also know about destiny.”
They shook their shoulders to the rhythm,
threw their arms in the air,
moved with footwork to the beat,
and sometimes abruptly stopped to add some rhythm changes.
“Baby, maybe we’re a twisted fantasy,
Still an adventure that hasn’t ended,
But we’re still side by side.”
They continued with the lively and exciting girl hip-hop choreography.
The vibrant dance that matched the festive feeling of the night was so enjoyable to watch that smiles appeared spontaneously.
It truly felt like a festival, not a funeral.
*
As soon as the stage went dark, the members rushed down to backstage, which was like a battlefield.
I sat in a chair and leaned back.
I was really out of breath.
Someone tapped my shoulder.
It seemed like one of the staff sisters was asking if I was okay.
“Do you want a breathing apparatus?”
I raised my upper body.
“I can take a little break; I’m okay, but… puff…”
Except for Hana Unni, all the members were already using the breathing devices.
Well then, I should use one too.
There’s no point in trying to act tough.
“Yeah, yeah. Please give it to me.”
I nodded and put on the oxygen mask.
Honestly, it didn’t feel like it was helping much.
But it was better than nothing.
In the meantime, I felt someone wiping my face with a cloth.
“Do-hee, your clothes!”
The coordinator staff sisters ripped off the Velcro that temporarily held the costumes together.
And they quickly brought new outfits.
Everyone was moving around in a frenzy.
Originally, it wasn’t supposed to be like this.
But it was all part of a pre-planned routine.
Since it was the last concert.
The setlist was a bit overwhelming; it was exhausting, but we had the mindset to give it our all.
After all, it was just two days, so we could manage.
Instead, the members kept their words short to save energy.
“Alright, we have to get back up there!”
But before we stepped back onto the stage lift, we shouted our cheer loudly one last time.
—Let’s go! Make the heaven! Wake the Seven!
This was strictly our last performance included in the setlist.
*
The members occasionally came out onto the protruding stage to enjoy the moment with me.
Every moment with the fans kept us moving non-stop.
The concert continued to be bright and lively.
And there were frequent solo and unit stages for the members nestled between the setlist.
The first to showcase was Hana and Ha-rang.
True to their name, HaHaZ, they usually laughed the most, yet they appeared completely different.
Dressed in casual gray suits, the two performed a provocative co-ed dance song.
They skillfully expressed a mysterious sensuality while avoiding direct sexiness, heating up the concert hall.
Seo-yun and Ye-eun, known for their vocal line, covered a dance pop song.
The choreography from Seven, while not low in difficulty, looked even prettier on Seo-yun, whose dance lines had improved, especially since Ye-eun’s skills had grown tremendously compared to before.
They delivered a highly polished performance.
Chae-rin, who was bragged about as the best dancer among fans, unexpectedly came out holding an electric guitar.
I knew Chae-rin played the guitar, but seeing it was the first time, the fans’ hearts raced with excitement.
She then revealed her self-composed solo track.
Her self-composed piece, while not too complicated for an electric guitar, had a folk rhythm that was easy on the ears, showcasing her own senses and emotions beautifully.
As each member performed solo stages with images fans had never seen before, their anticipation soared endlessly.
Finally, it was Do-hee and Sara’s turn.
The stage was drenched in white light with fog pouring in.
The screen in the center split open dramatically.
Cheering erupted wildly.
While all members showcased unique unit and solo stages,
the fans still wished for one stage from Do-hee.
The piano.
Of course, unaware of the fans’ desires, Do-hee had no plans for that.
There was no shape.
– I’m really going to show you a boy dance song this time.
– Do-hee, last time your piano response was really good, right? Should we go with that again?
– Ugh, no!
– Okay, Do-hee is on the piano~
It was also a reason to reaffirm my resolve to become a leader.
Still, while all the members showed a different side, I felt a bit disappointed just playing the piano like before, so I ultimately chose.
Seo-yoon sitting on the piano.
Their faces appeared on the large screen facing each other.
Every member is pretty and cute, but among them, the combination of these two, who are called the 4th generation representative visuals, is.
“Wow, this is insane.”
“Are we really going to break up like this…? Should I die?”
“It’s paradise.”
Just their appearance alone drew gasps.
And to Do-hee’s piano accompaniment, the two sang a serenade together.
A calm and emotional stage sent to the fans.
The continuous enjoyable stage seemed to disappear for a moment.
When Do-hee’s beautiful performance and the two’s voices layered together to create a melody.
When their eyes met in between the performances and gradually turned towards the fans.
The emotional line conveyed made the fans, who had vaguely forgotten about the impending farewell, realize that the concert was reaching its climax.
*
– Let’s sit here for a moment and talk.
– Wow, that sounded just like what my mom says when I’m in trouble.
We were cheerfully chatting unnecessarily.
– I feel like Ha-rang Unni got scolded a lot.
– Yeah, Do-hee, you too!
– I was a model student, so I didn’t get scolded, you know?
– Huh? What are you saying? Your mom announced officially that she scolded you a lot.
– Ah.
I sat on the chair on stage.
Now, only the last song was left.
But since there’s still an encore, it was still okay for a bit longer.
– We’re about to play our last song, “Shabenu.”
Hana Unni grabbed the microphone.
– There were so many people who helped us get to this stage. It feels like I’m just echoing Do-hee’s speech, hehe.
– Right, this is plagiarism.
– Be quiet. Anyway, if it weren’t for you all, it wouldn’t have been possible. Thank you so, so much. We only had happy memories.
And I postponed my final remarks.
If I said anything now, I might cry before singing.
– Did you enjoy it?
Did you hear what was in our hearts?
– Yeaaaaah!!!
A louder and bigger cheer than ever echoed.
– Then, here’s our last title song, which we’re revealing for the first time today, “A New Day.”
The acoustic guitar accompaniment resonated.
As the gentle melody prelude ended.
Seo-yoon’s soft voice spread out, trembling a bit.
Chae-rin smiled while making eye contact one by one.
Ha-rang, who had been waving her hands, now held her breath and continued singing.
Ye-eun held the microphone with both hands, suppressing her emotions while singing.
Hana lowered her head as she sang.
Sara started crying outright.
“When we spend a joyful day together
A new day comes to us
Sometimes anxiety wrapped around me
I wonder what I looked like then
What were you thinking when you looked at me?
The moments we laughed together
The path we walked while hiding our fears
Maybe you were as anxious as I was
When the day brightens, we won’t be here anymore
Because there’s no such thing as forever
So, what does it matter? When we meet eyes
There’s no thought of what’s next
Don’t cry on a bright morning
I’ll comfort you like rain
I’ll embrace you warmly like sunlight
I’ll shine like a star forever
It’ll be a new day that holds our stories, will you let it be?”
And I, trying to sing calmly while observing the members and each seat in the audience.
Saw the card section event the fans spread out.
Large phrases filled the 4th floor of Gocheok Dome.
Seeing [Always], I started to cry.
The sobbing echoing throughout Gocheok Dome.
Hearing so many people sobbing like this felt like an experience I wouldn’t have in my lifetime.
It seemed unforgettable forever.
*
After the final performance, the members descended from the stage.
A faint encore sign began to resonate throughout the vast concert hall.
Moments later, a calm and peaceful background music started to play.
“Everything became special with you and me
Before we knew it, we’re the Stars of Stars.”
Seven’s fan song.
[Stars of Stars]
Clips of the seven members’ past appearances were edited together on the LED screen.
[Hello! I’m Seo-yoon Kim, an 18-year-old trainee from Topist Entertainment! Please take care of me!]
[Hello~ I’m Ha-rang from Haru Entertainment! My goal is to be like the Coral Blue seniors! I’m confident in my rap!]
[Hello! I’m Do-hee Lee, a 15-year-old trainee in my 4th year at Topist Entertainment!]
First, the members’ initial audition videos.
[Um… Hello, I’m Hana Kwon from Pudding Entertainment. I never dreamt I’d succeed in debuting as an idol after getting injured as an athlete… ]
[This is Chae-rin Gong. I’m always really grateful and will strive to be a humble singer who knows how to appreciate every moment. Thank you.]
[My mom told me not to go out here because she was scared I’d get hurt. But mom, I’m not hurt. In fact, I’ve met so many great people… Thank you to all the participants. Thank you to the production staff. Thank you so much to the fans. I’ll do my best…!]
[At first, I received harsh criticism from the trainers when I was in Tier 5… But thanks to so many seniors and Do-hee… the trainers, I think I’ve come this far. Just being a candidate is a significant achievement, really… Thank you.]
Following that, during the live broadcast, the final ranking announcement for Seven.
The hearts of the Sabennu members felt heavy.
The fans’ eyes became tearful.
Then came Seven’s first debut.
Seven’s first fan signing event.
Seven’s first year-end stage, Rookie of the Year remarks.
Seven’s first concert.
Seven’s first tour.
Moments filled with firsts.
And the heartfelt remarks of the Seven Do-hee, who was both a first and last.
[When I look back at Seven later. When I recall. For those who helped and loved me… I hope they can say they liked this group. Always, wherever, I will be a member of Seven who strives to do my best.]
At the end of the VCR video.
The members came up again.
They returned to the very beginning, showcasing the performance of [Devote 3]‘s title ‘Fell for You’.
Finally, the members recited letters they had written to the fans, sharing their feelings.
Everyone turned into a sea of tears.
I hadn’t cried once throughout the preparation process.
But at the concert, in front of the fans.
The tears that had been held back poured out at once.
I nearly cried my knees out.
The members cried more than me.
So the youngest took home the title of crybaby.
But it didn’t matter.
I cried because I felt like it.
Sometimes, crying felt good.
*
[Seven concludes 1 year and 6 months of activities… Official disbandment on April 1st.]
Seven, who consistently released albums and actively performed, presented their final group stage with [Saven days a week] on the 23rd and 24th. At that time, Seven members greeted the fans, saying, “It was truly only happy memories.”
Then, on April 1, 2024, the project girl group Seven officially concluded their activities and disbanded as scheduled.
Seven began their journey with the debut song ‘Rose Nebula’, followed by tracks like ‘Unsatisfied’, ‘Melody’, ‘Fantasia’, and ‘New Day’.
They received not only the Rookie of the Year award but also several other accolades, earning immense love.
Now, the seven members who have completed 1 year and 6 months of activities as Seven are stepping into their solo careers.
Fans and industry insiders are keenly interested in what these individuals will accomplish in the future music scene.
The reporter too hopes the members will meet again someday.
Looking forward to the future activities of the Seven members.
Reporter Lee Hye-mi [email protected]
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