Seventeen's album found discarded at the streets of Shibuya

K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN's latest album "17 IS RIGHT HERE" was tragically found dumped in large quantities on the streets of Japan, leaving fans in disbelief. The idol group, known for their impeccably synchronized performances, released this highly anticipated album just two days ago, accompanied by a music video for the title track, "MAESTRO." The global fanbase is outraged by this incident, criticizing those who purchased the album only to disrespectfully discard it.

The post, which has amassed over a million views, has now become viral on social media, igniting a heated debate within the fandom over such "intolerant" behavior, even if it was motivated by fans' desire to boost album sales out of love. One Japanese fan expressed remorse, penning, “To all Japanese CARATS, I apologize for this sudden situation. I'm writing this late at night because there's something I want to address. Recently, a post surfaced on TikTok revealing that a significant number of Seventeen albums were being discarded on the streets of Shibuya.”

Near the site where the albums were dumped, a sign read, “Feel free to take any you want,” fueling speculation among fans that individuals bought the albums in bulk primarily for the photo cards and codes, intending to resell them. This moment was heartbreaking for many Carats, who were disheartened to witness people resorting to commercial tactics for profit instead of appreciating the dedication of the idols. Early reports also indicate that numerous fans couldn't purchase the albums due to them being out of stock, amplifying the sadness of seeing them discarded on the streets.

Just yesterday, Hanteo Chart released a report revealing that the latest album by the K-pop group shattered numerous records, achieving an unprecedented feat by selling an astonishing 2,260,906 copies on its release day. Consequently, the album soared to the top spot on the daily album chart. Moreover, the album's title track, "Maestro," has rapidly gained traction on TikTok and Reels, skyrocketing to the summit of iTunes' Worldwide Song chart and securing the coveted first position on the 'Top Song' chart in 32 countries/regions.