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Seventeen's Dino shines at Esports World Cup 2025 opening ceremony

Published Jul 11, 2025 08:33 pm
Seventeen's Dino performing at Esports World Cup 2025 opening ceremony in Saudi Arabia (Pledis Entertainment)
Seventeen's Dino performing at Esports World Cup 2025 opening ceremony in Saudi Arabia (Pledis Entertainment)
Dino, a member of K-pop boy band Seventeen, made his historic mark at the opening ceremony of the Esports World Cup 2025.
The K-pop idol showcased a high-octane performance that highlighted his commanding stage presence.
He kicked off the world's biggest esports event on July 10, performing at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,.
Dino delivered a powerful live performance of the official Esports World Cup 2025 track, “Til My Fingers Bleed.”
He shared the spotlight with a star-studded lineup including Post Malone, Grammy-nominated DJ Alesso and virtuoso cellist Tina Guo.
Seventeen's Dino performing at Esports World Cup 2025 opening ceremony in Saudi Arabia (Pledis Entertainment)
Seventeen's Dino performing at Esports World Cup 2025 opening ceremony in Saudi Arabia (Pledis Entertainment)
Seventeen's Dino performing at Esports World Cup 2025 opening ceremony in Saudi Arabia (Pledis Entertainment)
Seventeen's Dino performing at Esports World Cup 2025 opening ceremony in Saudi Arabia (Pledis Entertainment)
Seventeen's Dino performing at Esports World Cup 2025 opening ceremony in Saudi Arabia (Pledis Entertainment)
Seventeen's Dino performing at Esports World Cup 2025 opening ceremony in Saudi Arabia (Pledis Entertainment)
Seventeen's Dino performing at Esports World Cup 2025 opening ceremony in Saudi Arabia (Pledis Entertainment)
Seventeen's Dino performing at Esports World Cup 2025 opening ceremony in Saudi Arabia (Pledis Entertainment)
Dino's performance featured over 30 dancers and immersive staging that vividly recreated the gaming universe.
His signature powerful dance moves and flawless live vocals immediately captivated thousands of in-person attendees as well as millions of viewers tuning in from around the world.
Joining him onstage were his collaborators on the official track: American rapper, singer, and producer Duckwrth, and singer-songwriter Telle Smith of The Word Alive. They delivered a genre-blending set that seamlessly fused K-pop, hip-hop, and rock.
During the finale, Dino and the ensemble executed a tightly synchronized group choreography, drawing explosive cheers from the audience.
“Til My Fingers Bleed,” blending a heavy beat with dynamic band sound, heightened the performance’s intense, high-energy atmosphere.
The production team behind the track previously worked on multiple League of Legends World Championship anthems, including the hit “Pop/Stars" by K/DA.
The choreography was crafted by renowned UK choreographer Jay Revell, known for his work with global artists such as David Guetta, Dua Lipa, and Anne-Marie.
The Esports World Cup is the world’s largest esports tournament that attracted 2.6 million visitors and over 500 million online viewers last year.
This year, the event will run from July 7 to Aug. 24 and offers a total prize pool exceeding $70 million, making it one of the highest-paying international esports competitions.

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