SEVENTEEN delighted fans with fresh content on August 13th, releasing ″EP. 131 WATER BATTLEGROUNDS #2″ for ″GOING SEVENTEEN″ on their official YouTube channel. This episode features the members participating in a survival game using water guns, showcasing their playful competitiveness.

Building on the dynamics of the previous episode, the members formed shifting alliances throughout the game. S.Coups and Mingyu teamed up early on to strengthen their position, while others struggled to coordinate, leading to confusion among the group. As the game area shrank, the psychological tactics intensified, adding to the excitement.

Each member brought their own strategy to the game. Jun opted for a solo approach without weapons, while Woozi took on the role of the ″kingmaker,″ proclaiming, ″I’ll make you win.″ Vernon chose to stay hidden, carefully observing the unfolding events. Amid the chaos of attacks and betrayals, Seungkwan sought assistance from Mingyu but ended up eliminated after attempting to attack him. Dokyeom, who allied with Joshua, initially thrived on the field but humorously ended up as a ″duck egg″ in the Nakdong River, eliciting laughter from viewers.

Mingyu emerged as the strongest player, ultimately being the last one standing. Dokyeom, who logged the most steps during the game, was named MVP, earning the title of the next class president of ″Going Seventeen.″ This episode of Water Battleground highlighted the grandeur of the ″Infinite Challenge of K-pop,″ with direction that effectively captured the game’s essence.

The use of a first-person perspective through an action cam enhanced viewer immersion, while the members creatively navigated various terrains, including mounds, grassy areas, and trees, to elevate the tension. The final segment of the video hinted at an upcoming episode in a talk show format, further building anticipation among fans.

In addition to their engaging content, SEVENTEEN is set to hold their ’SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] IN INCHEON’ at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium on September 13th and 14th. Following this, the group will perform at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, before heading to five cities in North America in October and four major domes in Japan in November and December.