CARAT

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****CARAT** (캐럿)**is the official fandom name for the South Korean boy group SEVENTEEN.

## Founding And Etymology

On February 5 ~ February 12, 2016, SEVENTEEN created a poll on their official website, where fans could vote for one of the six candidates, TINKER BELL, TINVELY, WISH, SAME, WENNIE, and CARAT.

On February 14, 2016, Seventeen held an exclusive concert 'LIKE SEVENTEEN - Boys Wish' where they revealed their official fan club name, following their performances for "Rock," "NO F.U.N" and "Mansae." Once the performance was over, Leader S.Coups said, "We have an announcement. You guys made us shine so bright. So you guys are now going to be our **CARAT**."

## Official Fan Colors

SEVENTEEN made their official debut on May 26 of 2015 with a live showcase, making October 6 their 500th day since debut.

On October 6 at midnight KST, Pledis Entertainment shared an image on Twitter of the group’s official colours, “**Rose Quartz**” and “**Serenity**.” They write as the caption, “SEVENTEEN’s fan club Carat’s official colour has been announced. We ask for CARAT’s support and love.”

     **Rose Quartz** (PANTONE 13-1520) = HEX: F7CAC9

     **Serenity** (PANTONE 15-3919) = HEX: 91A8D0

## Official Light Stick

### **Version 1**

On February 3, 2017, SEVENTEEN has released an image of official lightstick on official Twitter. It states that the light stick has bluetooth capabilities. The light stick is a beautiful upgrade to the temporary light sticks, and features a pink diamond inside of a transparent, spherical top.

"CARAT BONG"
### **Version 2**

On July 29, 2019, SEVENTEEN has released an image of official lightstick version 2 on official Twitter.

"NEW RAT BONG"
### **Version 3**

On February 17, 2023, SEVENTEEN has released concept teaser for official lightstick version 3 on official YouTube. On March 3rd, the CARATBONG version 3 was available to purchase through weverse.

## Membership

### **Korea and Global**

#### **1st Recruitment (2016)**

* Recruitment Period: Mar 4, 2016 - Mar 25, 2016
* Membership Term: April 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017 (One Year)
* Membership fee: 17,000 Won
* Official: Interpark

#### **2nd Recruitment (2017)**

* Recruitment Period: March 24, 2017 - April 14, 2017
* Membership Term: March 1, 2017 - April 30, 2018 (One Year)
* Membership fee: 20,000 Won
* Official: Melon Ticket

#### **3rd Recruitment (2018)**

* Recruitment Period: April 16, 2018 - May 11, 2018
* Membership Term: May 14, 2018 - May 31, 2019
* Membership fee: 30,000 Won
* Official: Melon Ticket

#### **4th Recruitment (2019)**

* Recruitment Period: May 13, 2019 - June 7, 2019
* Membership Term: June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020
* Membership fee: 30,000 Won
* Official: Melon Ticket

#### **5th Recruitment (2020)**

* Recruitment Period: starting from September 1, 2020
* Membership Period: 1 year from the date of subscription (Extended membership period will be provided until October 31, 2020 for Carats who have signed up from September 1, 2020 to September 15, 2020)
* Membership fee: 20,000 KRW / 18 USD / 1,800 JPY
* Membership KIT: 15,000 KRW / 14 USD / 1,400 JPY
* Official: Weverse Shop

#### **6th Recruitment (2021)**

* Recruitment Period: Anytime from August 20, 2021
* Membership Period: 365 days
* Membership fee: 22,000 KRW / 20 USD / 2,000 JPY
* Membership KIT: 15,000 KRW / 14 USD / 1,400 JPY
* Official: Weverse Shop

#### **7th Recruitment (2022)**

* Recruitment Period: Offerd year-round
* Membership Period: 365 days
* Membership fee: 22,000 KRW / 20 USD / 2,000 JPY
* Membership KIT: 15,000 KRW / 14 USD / 1,400 JPY
* Official: Weverse Shop

#### **8th Recruitment (2023)**

* Recruitment Period: Offerd year-round
* Membership Period: 365 days
* Membership fee: 22,000 KRW / 18.04 USD / 2,750 JPY
* Membership KIT: 15,000 KRW / 12.29 USD / 1,875 JPY
* Official: Weverse Shop

## Songs

* SEVENTEEN - "HAPPY BIRTHDAY (태어나줘서 고마워)" (2021)

## Videos

* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* Official Light Stick Ver.3
* Song

SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) CARAT MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL MESSAGE

SEVENTEEN(세븐틴) GLOBAL OFFICIAL FANCLUB CARAT MEMBERSHIP Renewal MessageSEVENTEEN(세븐틴) GLOBAL OFFICIAL FANCLUB CARAT MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL CONCEPT TEASER

SEVENTEEN(세븐틴) GLOBAL OFFICIAL FANCLUB CARAT MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Story SpoilerSEVENTEEN(세븐틴) GLOBAL OFFICIAL FANCLUB CARAT MEMBERSHIP Renewal Message-2

SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) Official Light Stick Ver.3 Concept TeaserSEVENTEEN (세븐틴) Official Light Stick Ver.3 User Guide (공식 응원봉 사용 안내)-2

SEVENTEEN(세븐틴) - 태어나줘서 고마워(HAPPY BIRTHDAY)
## Official Links

* Fancafe (Korean)
* Official Weverse (Global)
* Official Fanclub (Japanese)
* SEVENTEEN Japan CARAT mobile Legend(Japanese)

**SEVENTEEN LIGHT STICK VER3**

* Apple Store
* Google Play

## References

1. ↑ SEVENTEEN OFFICIAL LIGHTSTICK VER.2 COMING SOON!
2. ↑ SEVENTEEN OFFICIAL FAN CLUB ‘CARAT’ 3RD Term Recruitment