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Is Seventeen planning a comeback? Fans claim TWICE's return in June means boy band 'will always come next'

Seventeen had dropped their special album ‘Semicolon’ in October 2020 along with the title track called ‘Home Run’. They also dropped their third Japanese single called ‘Not Alone’ in April 2021

One of the prominent K-pop boy bands Seventeen has been missing in action for a while after the group took a hiatus in 2020. However, things are about to change as it is being reported that the group is planning for a summer comeback.

The South Korean boy band which consists of 13 members namely S Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon and Dino, was trending on Twitter over the weekend after rumors of its comeback excited the fans. Seventeen’s Mingyu had recently taken a break 2after he faced accusations of bullying and sexual harassment. Other members like S Coups, The8 and Jeonghan had earlier taken temporary breaks in the year 2020 citing different reasons.

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Is Seventeen's comeback planned for June 2021?

According to the website Soompi, Ilgan Sports reported that Seventeen was working on the final touches on their brand new album with an intention to make a comeback in June. Speaking on the same, a source from Pledis Entertainment spilled the beans saying, “Seventeen’s comeback date has not been decided, and we will release an official announcement once the schedule is finalized.” If all  goes well, then the squad’s return will be its first time in eight months since the release of their special album ‘Semicolon’ and the title track called ‘Home Run.’ Despite not being active, the group also dropped their third Japanese single called ‘Not Alone’ in April 2021. 

'The kings are coming back'

It is not only Seventeen that is planning for a comeback but the girl band TWICE is also eyeing the same and the K-pop lovers somehow connected the two saying when TWICE teased their comeback recently they knew Seventeen will be coming back to the scene as well. Several social media users erupted with joy on Twitter where one said, “I just looked at the timeline of all their comebacks and they really came back at the same as Twice if not maybe a couple weeks before or after.” Another posted, “Hybe are really busy with their artists! Nuest - april Enhyphen-May TXT- May BTS- May and now Seventeen - June (maybe) hoping it does happen if not maybe at july or august! It’s been 8 months but I miss seeing the boys promote their songs.”
 
The next one posted, “When TWICE announced their comeback we knew what was to come. Some thought we were clowns, but we really weren't.” Another chimed in with a tweet, “When Twice or SVT makes a cb announcement the latter will always come next.” One elated user shared, “Yeah thats what wee need, seventeen coming back.” The other asserted, “EVERYONE PANIC. THE KINGS ARE COMING BACK.” One individual concluded, “Seventeen is preparing for their summer comeback!! It was said that Seventeen is working hard on the final stage of their song with the goal of having their comeback this June.”