SEVENTEEN's latest album discarded in bulk on Japan's streets: ‘Feel free to take any you want’

SEVENTEEN's latest album ‘17 IS RIGHT HERE’ was found dumped in bulk on Japan's streets, shocking fans. The idol group, known for their synchronized performances, released the album and music video for ‘MAESTRO’ on April 29. Global fans are outraged and criticizing those who bought the album only to discard it disrespectfully.

The post, with over a million views, is now viral on social media, sparking debate among fans about ‘intolerant’ behaviour. One Japanese fan expressed remorse, writing, ‘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 appeared on TikTok stating that a large number of Seventeen albums were being discarded on the streets of Shibuya.’

A sign near the place where the albums were dumped read, ‘Feel free to take any you want,’ and fans speculate that people bought the albums in bulk for the photo cards and codes to resell them. This was a heartbreaking moment for many Carats who were dismayed to see how people were using commercial tactics for profit instead of appreciating the hard work put in by the idols. Early reports also suggest that many fans could not buy the albums due to them being out of stock, making the sight of them being thrown on the streets even more upsetting.

‘It's disheartening to hear about the albums of SEVENTEEN being thrown away. The effort and dedication that the members pour into their music should not be taken lightly,’ wrote a fan on X. ‘They need to limit how many a person can buy. These sellers need to stop buying in bulk. And it’s time just to sell photo cards and not whole albums,’ another said.

Earlier, Hanteo Chart reported that the K-pop group's latest album broke records, selling 2,260,906 copies on its release day. The album topped the daily album chart. Its title track, ‘Maestro,’ is popular on TikTok and Reels, topping iTunes' Worldwide Song chart and the 'Top Song' chart in 32 countries/regions.

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