GUIDE: What to Expect at Spotify's CARAT Station
The event is free for all Spotify users!
(SPOT.ph) Started in Seoul, South Korea last year then off to the United States, then back to Tokyo, Japan in October and December respectively—Spotify’s exclusive CARAT Station has finally arrived here in the Philippines, specifically at Glorietta in Makati. It’s a train station-themed pop-up that will take CARATs (SEVENTEEN’s official fandom name) on an unforgettable experience dedicated to their ult group and its 13 members.
It was just a week ago since the streaming giant teased the pop-up event, and just a few days before SEVENTEEN themselves grace the Philippine Stadium for their SEVENTEEN Right Here World Tour. The CARAT Station will coincide with the dates of the concerts—excluding the first day today, Friday, January 17th. It’s the perfect treat for CARATs, whether you’re attending the concert or not. That said, plan your weekend accordingly should you want to visit.
The SPOT.ph team got the chance to board the CARAT station ahead, and we’re taking you on this ride.
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CARAT Station puts a stop in Manila. Here's what you should expect:
This isn't unlike our own LRT or MRT stations, but instead of taking us through Metro Manila like a breeze, this experience takes us to SEVENTEEN's _WORLD.
The venue itself is shaped like a diamond, and inside are various references to the group members like the SEVENTEEN lockers you'll spot right away once you step inside. There are six stops to visit while you're inside: the CARAT Tower, a.k.a a huge Caratbong clock tower in the middle; the lockers with items that represent the members; the CARAT photo booth exclusive to Spotify Premium users, the message board, and the CARAT train where you can practice your fan chants and have your own concert with fellow CARATs inside, and the merch kiosk.
The lockers are filled with items connected to the members: chicken and ramen as well as cooking utensils for MINGYU; a volleyball and some oranges for SEUNGKWAN; a tiger plushie for our favorite tiger, HOSHI; glasses and a controller for our resident gamer WONWOO; and so on, and forth.
After the lockers, you can proceed to a message board, where you can put All My—err, your—Love for the members. We know you're taking photos and videos—everything to serve as a memento of your visit, but there will also be a photo booth exclusive to Spotify Premium users where you can take a photo of yourself with a limited-edition frame to remember this experience. There's also a huge mirror in the venue, so take all the mirror selfies for as long as you want.
And we hope you prepared the fan chants and Caratbongs because once you step for in the CARAT train, you'll be able to scream your hearts out with fellow CARATs as you chant along with SEVENTEEN. CARATs can also take home exclusive Spotify merch upon exit. These will be limited sets and will given on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you're a Premium user, you can get an exclusive concert banner on top of that.
Not only that, but Premium users also have the chance to win an official power bank with a member's signature on it. Only 13 lucky CARATs will be able to take them home. The mechanics will be on Spotify Philippines' Instagram stories from January 17 to 19, so keep an eye out for that.
Queueing guidelines at CARAT Station Manila
The line will start as soon as the malls open, and it's free for all Spotify users. That said, you have to be a Spotify user to enter the pop-up. Entering and exploring the pop-up will be done in batches so it won't be too crowded and you can enjoy it as much as you can. You will be given 30 minutes to explore the space.
You will be tagged and briefed before entering. You have to present your Spotify accounts.
Where to find the CARAT Station in Manila?
Spotify's CARAT Station in Manila is located at Glorietta Activity Center, Palm Drive, Makati, Philippines. Doors will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., until January 19 only.
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Spotify's CARAT Station in Manila is at Glorietta Activity Center, Palm Drive, Makati City.