2021: Vcr Caratland

For the uninitiated: Caratland is SEVENTEEN’s annual fan meeting. While the live stages are always legendary (the remixes, the suits, the chaos), the pre-recorded videos (VCRs) shown during the 2021 event weren’t just filler—they were a .

Specifically, the has been etched into the hall of fame for K-pop fan meeting content. In an era defined by the constraints of COVID-19 (no live audience in many venues), SEVENTEEN and their creative team used the VCR not as a bathroom break, but as a narrative pillar. vcr caratland 2021

(Mine is a tie between Minghao’s deadpan stare and Jeonghan’s mirror scene.) For the uninitiated: Caratland is SEVENTEEN’s annual fan

The VCR visualizes this through dynamic editing and powerful acting. The members are seen running—not away from something, but toward something. This motif of "running" is a staple in SEVENTEEN’s iconography (reminiscent of their "Run to You" era), but in 2021, it carried a heavier weight. It symbolized the desperation to reach Carats after long periods of separation. In an era defined by the constraints of

You can find official "Behind the Sketches" and "Memory Book" making-of videos that detail the production of these VCRs on Weverse .

Below is a breakdown of the key elements and "pieces" that defined the 2021 VCR experience: The "Sevong-ri" Village Skit

Perhaps the most famous VCR segment from the 2021 event was the hilarious , also referred to as the Going Rangers or Sevong-ri skit. SEVENTEEN is known for their "variety idol" status, and this VCR allowed them to lean into their improv skills.