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Hype Vibes
2025 EP by S.Coups X Mingyu From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hype Vibes is the debut extended play (EP) by S.Coups X Mingyu,[i] a sub-unit of the South Korean boy band Seventeen. It was released on September 29, 2025, alongside its lead single "5, 4, 3 (Pretty Woman)" featuring American rapper Lay Bankz.
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Background and release
After attending a Los Angeles Dodgers game together in August, Pledis confirmed that Hip-hop team members S.Coups and Mingyu would be officially debuting as Seventeen's fourth sub-unit later in the year.[1] Hype Vibes, was announced on September 3,[2][3] with the release of a trailer filmed in Los Angeles.[4] The track list was revealed on September 13, with the duo participating in the production of all six songs and announcing a collaboration with Lay Bankz for the lead single.[5] A highlight medley of the EP was released on September 22,[6] with two teasers for the music video released later that week.[7] The EP and its lead single were both released on September 29.[8]
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Promotion
On September 21, one week ahead of the EP's release, S.Coups and Mingyu held a listening party in Hannam-dong, Seoul, for Meta's first collaboration with a K-pop artist.[9] All six songs from the EP were previewed at the event for the first time.[10] A pop-up store was opened in Seoul from September 30 to commemorate the EP.[11] The pop-up includes albums and merchandise for sale, alongside displays of memorabilia from the album and music video production.[12] The pair also collaborated with Photoism for a limited edition photobooth frame available across 18 countries.[13]
S.Coups and Mingyu performed "5, 4, 3 (Pretty Woman)" and "Worth It" for the first time on M Countdown on October 2,[14] and again on Show! Music Core on October 4.[15] On October 5, they held a showcase for fans titled "Vibe Alive: Chill Moments" with a guest appearance from Seungkwan.[16]
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Critical reception
In a review by Rhian Daly for NME, Hype Vibes was scored three out of five stars; the EP was commended for its "bright energy" and cohesion but was otherwise criticized for its "uneven" character and unpredictability.[17]
Commercial performance
On the day of its release, Hype Vibes was recorded by Hanteo to have sold over 600,000 copies, a new record for the most first-day sales of a K-pop sub-unit.[18] The EP then topped the Oricon daily albums chart, a day after its release.[19]
Track listing
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Charts
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Release history
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Notes
References
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