On May 23, Seventeen held a showcase to commemorate the release of their 4th mini album 'Al1' in Seoul's 'Olympic Hall'!.

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They were asked about being a part of 'EBS', a term currently used to describe the most popular boy groups among teens -�EXO-BTS-Seventeen.�

Woozi answered, "It's only been 2 years since we debuted, so we feel thankful for being referred to [as a term] alongside respectable sunbaenims. We will do our best." Seungkwan also added, "The sunbaenims cheer us on a lot. They tell us after seeing our stage, 'You're full of energy. We hope you will continue to be like this,' and we are thankful for the advice."�S.Coups replied, "Because so many sunbaenims give us great words of advice, it is difficult to name specific ones. As much as they compliment us, we will work even harder."�

On BTS's achievement of being the first K-Pop group to win an award at the Billboard Music Awards, Seungkwan commented, "[BTS] are sunbaenim we have a lot to learn from. We would also like to work hard and receive such an award."

Seungkwan continued about their upcoming world tour, "We know that to launch a world tour in our third year after debuting is something big. We will promote more humbly and healthily."�