How Does SEVENTEEN Stay Close? One Word: Money.

On the May 25 episode of JTBC’s Please Take Care of My Refrigerator, SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi and Woozi, along with OH MY GIRL’s Mimi, will appear to celebrate SEVENTEEN’s 10th debut anniversary—and they’re bringing stories that even longtime fans haven’t heard.

During the recent recording, SEVENTEEN stunned the cast with their surprising secret to maintaining a decade-long friendship. “We meet once a month, no matter what,” said Hoshi. “Each time, a different member hosts.” The tradition has helped the group build and maintain their famously strong bond.

But what really shocked everyone was Woozi’s revelation of their unbreakable meeting rules: “The date is set in advance. If you don’t show up, there’s a 10 million won fine (around $7,000). If you’re late, it’s 100,000 won ($70) per minute.” The strict policy left the studio in disbelief.

Also turning heads is the show’s impressive chef lineup. Chef Kim So-hee—who became a sensation after her “girl crush” appearance last season—makes a return, flying in from Austria just to join the show. Dubbed the "Queen of Viennese Cuisine," viewers are curious to see whether she’ll earn her second star this time around.

Another exciting addition is Chef Lim Tae-hoon, nicknamed the “delivery bag chef,” who’s making his Please Take Care of My Refrigerator debut. Calling the show a “dream stage,” he raised the stakes by naming Chef Jung Ji-seon as the rival he most wants to beat. The friendly rivalry turned fiery when Jung shot back, “Chinese cuisine is all about hierarchy. You don’t challenge your seniors.” Lim fired back, “But I’ve run my own restaurant longer—so I’m the senior in business,” heating up the studio atmosphere.

Tune in to JTBC on May 25 at 9 PM KST to see SEVENTEEN’s behind-the-scenes brotherhood, shocking fines, and the culinary showdown unfold.

SEVENTEEN Celebrates 10th Anniversary with ‘Happy Burstday’ Event, Comeback Album, and New Variety Show

Meanwhile, K-pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN, which consists of members S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino, is going all out to mark their 10th anniversary, launching a wave of fan-focused events, brand collaborations, and a highly anticipated comeback.

Their official anniversary event, titled ‘Happy Burstday,’ will take place on May 26 on Sevit Island, a floating venue on the Han River in Seoul. The large-scale birthday bash includes a unique twist: 60 lucky fans will be invited to celebrate with the group in an exclusive Airbnb experience—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend intimate time with SEVENTEEN.

The celebration continues through a collaboration with 7-Eleven, featuring pop-up stores and limited-edition merchandise in conjunction with the release of SEVENTEEN’s fifth full-length album, also titled Happy Burstday. The album has already generated massive buzz and is expected to dominate charts upon release.

In addition to the album and event, fans can look forward to a brand-new variety show: NANA BnB with SEVENTEEN. The series will highlight the group’s wholesome countryside life as they cook, play games, and relax together offstage. The show will air internationally twice a week, every Monday and Friday at 10:10 PM KST, starting June 2.

From exclusive fan events to new music and original content, SEVENTEEN is proving why they remain one of the most loved and dynamic K-pop acts a decade into their career.

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