Seventeen's S.Coups and Mingyu have started activities as a new unit. S.CoupsX.Mingyu released their first mini-album, "Hype Vibes," on the 29th. This album captures a free-spirited atmosphere that anyone can enjoy together. The two reflected their attitude of living in the present with their own rhythm without being confined to a fixed framework in the album.

Originally, the two planned to release the new work in the form of a single, but they decided to expand it to a mini-album to organically express various aspects of daily life. The title track "5, 4, 3 (Pretty Woman) (feat. Ray Banks)" is a song that interpolates Roy Orbison's hit "Oh, Pretty Woman," characterized by a lively disco sound. S.CoupsX.Mingyu plans to approach the public by preserving the familiarity of the original song while incorporating their own personalities.

S.CoupsX.Mingyu is the fourth officially formed unit within Seventeen. The previous units, BSS, presented bright and positive songs; JeonghanXWonwoo offered dreamy and sweet songs; HoshiXWoozi showcased hip atmospheres. Each unit has continued activities showing distinct colors. S.CoupsX.Mingyu is expected to present new chemistry and genres.

S.Coups has been the leader of Seventeen for 10 years, holding the center of the team. He shows a strong rapper image on stage and leads the team with charismatic leadership that embraces the members. Mingyu belongs to the rapper position alongside S.Coups and demonstrates overwhelming physicality and presence on stage. Offstage, he has raised the group's recognition with his exceptional variety skills and unexpected charm.

The news that the two, who have played distinct roles in the 13-member team, are forming a new unit is attracting much attention. Currently, four members—Jeonghan, Wonwoo, Woozi, and Hoshi—are serving in the military. Among them, the unit activities of S.CoupsX.Mingyu are expected to be a gift that fills the gap for fans waiting through the military hiatus.

Seventeen is a leading K-pop group celebrating their 10th anniversary this year. They have released numerous hit songs such as "Pretty U," "Very Nice," "Don't Wanna Cry," "Hot," "Sonogoong," "God of Music," and "Thunder," receiving great love both domestically and internationally. In June, to commemorate their 10th anniversary, Seventeen proved their strength by recording initial sales of 2,521,208 copies with their 5th full album "Happy Ending."

Known as a "world-class group," Seventeen's S.CoupsX.Mingyu will continue the unit lineage within the team while proving their global influence. They plan to communicate with fans through new musical attempts while filling the members' military hiatus. The activities of S.CoupsX.Mingyu will serve as an opportunity to strengthen Seventeen's ongoing popularity and influence.