OSEN DB.The Secret Behind Seventeen’s Historic 13-Member Contract Renewal
Seventeen Dokyeom recently opened up about the incredible bond that allowed all 13 members of the global K-pop powerhouse to successfully complete their second round of contract renewals together. During his appearance on the YouTube show ‘Zip Daesung’ on September 25, 2026, hosted by OSEN, Dokyeom shared candid insights into how the large group maintains their legendary teamwork.
Dokyeom Reveals Hilarious Truth About Member Relationships
During a lie detector segment on the show, Dokyeom was asked if there was any member of Seventeen he sometimes found annoying. Without missing a beat, he answered, “Yes, absolutely.” However, the lie detector flashed red for ‘lie,’ prompting amused laughter on set as the cast concluded how much he truly loves his groupmates. Trying to clear his name, Dokyeom jokingly protested, “Why is it coming out as a lie?” before honestly admitting, “Even if you’re close, honestly, there are times someone gets on your nerves. But we have a great relationship.”
Family Ties Keep Seventeen Together
Addressing how 13 people manage to stay so close over the years in South Korea’s competitive entertainment industry, Dokyeom explained that they view each other as family despite bickering. He emphasized that even when they bump heads, the underlying bond as a family gives them the ultimate strength to keep moving forward together as Seventeen.



