SEVENTEEN talks about what it means to perform “LOVE, MONEY, FAME” at the Santa Monica Pier, their collaboration with DJ Khaled and more behind the scenes at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.

Tetris Kelly
Guys, I’m so happy to spend time with you again. It’s been a long time, but you’re here for the Billboard Music Awards, and you’ve taken over the Santa Monica Pier. So what did it do?

SEVENTEEN
About six months ago I visited Santa Monica on a trip, and hearing that we’re going to be playing in this same space is really exciting. I have a feeling it’s going to be a unique experience.

Tetris Kelly
I mean, I know it’s going to be different for you, Mingyu, but Joshua, you’re especially the king of Los Angeles. You grew up walking these streets.

SEVENTEEN
I mean, Santa Monica in general is like the place where I spent the most time with my friends, like on the weekends, so it means a lot that we’re going to be able to perform there and have a City at Pier event from Santa Monica

Tetris Kelly
Man, that’s pretty cool. And then you also just placed your sixth album No. 1 in the best album sales ranking. So, is it different every time you reach first place?

SEVENTEEN
Honestly, every time, we are very grateful to our fans, because they are the ones who make this possible.

Tetris Kelly
Yeah, and I mean, not just the new album, but also the new song. I mean, with DJ Khaled, I was so excited about the collaboration. How did you feel releasing such a cool song?

SEVENTEEN
It was an honor to work with him, because I admire his work. It felt nostalgic because the vibe of the music I enjoyed in my youth seemed to come to life so vividly. And then when I came to the States two years ago, I mentioned that I wanted to collaborate with DJ Khaled in an interview, so it was surreal that it became a reality.

Tetris Kelly
Well, look at that Tiger! Making dreams come true, I love that, and then, of course, you’ve accomplished a lot as a group, the BBMAs. I mean, what’s next? What do you still want to accomplish?

SEVENTEEN
After the BBMAs? Should we go to the GRAMMYs? Yes, let’s go! GRAMMYS!

Tetris Kelly
All right!