Seoul, South Korea – Global K-pop group SEVENTEEN has released a special installment of their beloved variety series GOING SEVENTEEN, giving fans a rare look at the planning behind one of the most successful idol-produced shows in K-pop.
The episode, titled [GOING SEVENTEEN SPECIAL] 2026 고잉 긴급 회의 (Agenda: GOING SEVENTEEN 2026), was uploaded to the group’s official YouTube channel and presents the members gathering for what is framed as an “emergency meeting.” During the episode, the members discuss ideas and directions for the show as it heads toward its 2026 season.
GOING SEVENTEEN has become one of the most recognizable idol variety series in the industry, praised for its creative concepts, comedic challenges, and the members’ natural chemistry. Since launching in 2017, the series has built a massive global audience, with many episodes going viral among fans and casual viewers alike.
The newly released special episode offers a meta look at the program’s creative process, with the members humorously debating concepts and discussing how the series can continue evolving in the coming year. By directly involving fans in the conversation about the show’s future, SEVENTEEN highlights the collaborative spirit that has helped make GOING SEVENTEEN a standout in K-pop entertainment content.
Fans—known as CARATs—have already begun sharing theories and excitement online about what the group might prepare for the next season. With its mix of humor, spontaneity, and behind-the-scenes creativity, the special episode reinforces why GOING SEVENTEEN remains one of the most beloved digital series in the K-pop world.
As SEVENTEEN continues to balance music releases, tours, and digital content, the ongoing success of GOING SEVENTEEN proves the group’s ability to connect with fans through more than just their music—cementing their status as one of the industry’s most versatile and engaging acts.