Mingyu of SEVENTEEN dazzled both the live audience and netizens with an unexpected “runway moment” at the group’s recent concert. On September 13, SEVENTEEN kicked off their NEW_ world tour at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, where Mingyu delivered a solo stage performance of his song Shake It Off.Wearing a dynamic silver blazer-and-pants set, Mingyu surprised fans by turning the performance into a ramp walk. Leading a team of all-female backup dancers, he embodied a model walk, which instantly became one of the night’s highlights. Since such a move had never been done before in their concerts, the audience was left both shocked and thrilled.Fans took to social media to immediately praise the idol.“WHO’S THAT DIVA,” tweeted one fan.✮ ⋆ ˚｡Ria ⋆｡°✩ @R1a_NellLINKWHO'S THAT DIVAThe following night, September 14, Mingyu repeated the moment with another twist, this time dressed in a black T-shirt and trousers layered with a glossy black trench coat. Both outfits were styled with sunglasses that gave him a sharper look. Fans flooded X with excitement, praising his visuals, stage presence, and the way he elevated the concert with these runway-inspired performances.Nicole Gee @NicoleyGeeLINKThis was totally his runwayTina 🌸 @i_stan_svtiuLINKHis confidence>>>>choicherry (abe 🍒🐶) @choi_ot13LINKistg shake it off stage is 🔥🔥🔥🔥Fans were equally impressed by the back-up dancers, their stage presence, and how well they complemented the star.2025 softer era (still with the prayers tho) @sparklingmymyLINKThe song is suitable for clubbing, the dancers are all women, the stage being his runway, oh this shake it off is always 🔥🔥🔥🥵ky 🍒 @mingkwanieLINKinsane how he turned the concert stage into a runway 🥵GYC 👑 SAW HOBI 🇰🇷 @giaaacuerpoLINKOwned it!MINGYU X SCOUPS sub-unit will release their debut album HYPE VIBES on September 29Mingyu of SEVENTEEN attends the Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition photocall at DDP (Image via Getty)SEVENTEEN’s famously 13-member lineup is currently down to nine active performers, as members Jeonghan, Hoshi, Woozi, and Wonwoo are fulfilling their military duties.With fewer members on stage, the group took the opportunity to reinvent their live show during the launch of their latest world tour. The setlist was restructured with fresh arrangements, matching the theme of a new chapter for SEVENTEEN, who celebrated their 10th anniversary this past May.Member DK even mentioned during one of the two concerts that this tour was nothing like the audience had seen before. One of the biggest highlights of this tour format was the introduction of solo performances. With a smaller active lineup, it became possible to spotlight each member individually.Dino opened the sequence with his song Trigger, which transitioned into Jun’s performance of Gemini. Vernon charmed fans by playing guitar for Shining Star, Joshua delivered a ballad, Fortunate Change, while DK and Seungkwan took turns with Happy Virus and Raindrops. The8 performed Skyfall, while Mingyu did his runway-inspired stage of Shake It Off. Finally, leader S.Coups closed with the dynamic hip-hop track Jungle.On the other hand, Mingyu is ready with his new project, a sub-unit CxM with S.Coups. Their first mini-album, HYPE VIBES, is set to drop on September 29, 2025, with six tracks in total, led by the title track Fiesta. The full tracklist includes:Fiesta (Title)5,4,3 (Pretty Woman) feat. Lay BankzWorth ItFor YouYoung AgainEarthThe teaser for HYPE VIBES, filmed in Los Angeles, captured the duo in carefree, spontaneous moments and enjoying a free-spirited vibe. Both members had already teased fans with snapshots from their time in LA, building anticipation for the release.Since the NEW_ world tour will still be underway when the album releases, fans are particularly thrilled at the prospect of hearing these new songs live for the very first time during the concerts.Stay tuned for more updates.