Seventeen Members Profile, Biography & Networth

Seventeen Members Profile: Seventeen Ideal Type, Seventeen Facts

S.coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon make up the hip-hop unit; Woozi, Jeonghan, Joshua, DK, and Seungkwan make up the vocal unit; Hoshi, Jun, The8, and Dino make up the rest of the boy group Seventeen. (the performance unit).

With Pledis Entertainment, Seventeen made their debut on May 26, 2015, with the release of the mini album “17 Carat” and the first single, “Adore You.” Pledis’ principal shareholder as of May 25, 2020 is Big Hit Entertainment (formerly HYBE Labels), but Pledis will continue to operate independently.

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S.Coups Profile

• Stage name: S.Coups (에스쿱스)
• Birth name: Choi Seung Cheol (최승철)
• Position: Leader, Hip-Hop Team Leader, Rapper, Sub Vocalist
• Birthday: August 8, 1995
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
• Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
• Blood Type: AB
• MBTI: ISTP (2022 – taken by the members) / INFP (2019 – taken by himself)
• Representative Emoji:
• Nationality: Korean
• Sub-Unit: Hip-Hop Team (Leader); SVT Leaders
• Instagram: @sound_of_coups
• S.Coups’ Spotify list: Songs that I like

S.Coups Facts

– He was born in Daegu, South Korea.
– He has an older brother (2 years older than him).
– His stage name S.Coups comes from: S – his name Sungcheol, Coups – Coup d’état.
– He became a trainee in 2010.
– He’s one of the original Pledis Boys.
– S.Coups was supposed to debut with NU’EST.
– He was formally a member of ‘Tempest’ before Seventeen was created.
– His dream is to become an actor.
– His favorite Korean Singers are Big Bang’s Taeyang & Seol Kyung Goo.
– He’s a black belt in Taekwondo (learned it for 7 Years)
– He has his driver license.
– His shoe size is 250mm.
– He doesn’t like lemons.
– He starred in After School Blue’s “Wonder Boy” MV, and NU’EST’s “Face” MV
– He was supposed to debut in TEMPEST along Jihoon (Woozi), but the group disbanded pre-debut.
– On November 18, 2019 it was announced that S.Coups will go on hiatus to receive treatment for his anxiety.
– On March 3, 2020 S. Coups announced the end of his hiatus.
– On July 1, 2021 it was announced that S.Coups will halt promotions due to shoulder injury.
– S.Coups’s ideal type is someone who can cook well and who eats a lot.

Jeonghan Profile

• Stage Name: Jeonghan (정한)
• Birth Name: Yoon Jeong Han (윤정한)
• Position: Lead Vocalist, Visual
• Birthday: October 4, 1995
• Zodiac Sign: Libra
• Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
• Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• MBTI: ISFJ (2022 – taken by the members) / ISFJ (2019 – taken by himself)
• Representative Emoji:
• Nationality: Korean
• Sub-Unit: Vocal Team
• Instagram: @jeonghaniyoo_n
• Jeonghan’s Spotify list: Songs that Jeonghan finds good to listen to

Jeonghan Facts

– He was born in Hwaseong, South Korea.
– He has a younger sister.
– He ranks himself the third best visual in the group (after Vernon and Mingyu).
– He became a trainee in 2013.
– He admires SHINee’s Taemin.
– He likes Korean food, especially stews and chicken.
– Jeonghan’s favourite food is pasta.
– He has his driver license.
– Jeonghan can play bass guitar.
– He says he’s closest to Joshua among all the Seventeen members.
– Jeonghan & Hoshi appeared as guest judges for “King of Masked Singer”.
– Between dating someone older or younger, he prefers someone older because he needs someone to take care of him.
– Jeonghan’s ideal type girl is someone who loves them and buys their albums.

Joshua Profile

• Stage Name: Joshua (조슈아)
• Birth Name: Joshua Hong
• Korean Name: Hong Ji Soo (홍지수)
• Position: Lead Vocalist, Visual
• Birthday: December 30, 1995
• Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
• Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
• Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
• Blood Type: A
• MBTI: ESTJ (2022 – taken by the members) / ENFJ (2019 – taken by himself)
• Representative Emoji:
• Nationality: Korean-American
• Sub-Unit: Vocal Team
• Instagram: @joshu_acoustic
• Joshua’s Spotify list: Beach drive

Joshua Facts

– He was born in Los Angeles, California, United States.
– Joshua is fully Korean but was born and raised in America.
– He’s an only child.
– He joined Pledis Entertainment and began his training in 2013.
– His favorite animals are rabbits.
– He said music is his life.
– He views himself as a calm person.
– During Weekly Idol, he introduced himself as the member who can speak 5 different languages.
– He is a fan of EXO.
– His hobbies are reading, sleeping, eating, singing, playing the guitar, and watching movies.
– Joshua loves anime, especially One Piece, Naruto, & Bleach.
– Joshua made a cameo in “A-Teen” season 2 ep.7.
– Joshua’s ideal type is someone who is kind.

Jun Profile

• Stage Name: Jun (준)
• Birth Name: Wen Junhui (文俊辉)
• Korean Name: Moon Jun Hwi (문준휘)
• Position: Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist
• Birthday: June 10, 1996
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Height: 182 cm (6’0″)
• Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• MBTI: INTP (2022 – taken by the members) / INFP (2019 – taken by himself)
• Representative Emoji:
• Nationality: Chinese
• Sub-Unit: Performance Team
• Instagram: @junhui_moon
• Weibo: wenjunhui
• Jun’s Spotify list: Jun’s Chinese song recommendations

Jun Facts

– He was born in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
– When he was 2 years old, his parents got divorced and he remained with his mother.
– His mother remarried when Jun was 8 (he actually played the matchmaker).
– He has a younger brother (half-sibling), named Wen Fengjun (nicknamed Yangyang), born in 2006.
– He was a child actor in China.
– He speaks Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean.
– Many Chinese students love Kpop and that’s how he became curious about it and moved to Korea.
– He became a trainee in 2012.
– He is said to be looking like Super Junior‘s Heechul.
– He is good at martial arts (and received many medals as a child).
– He can play the piano.
– He likes spicy foods.
– Jun can’t eat eggplant.
– He likes being at ease at home, and he spends time reading fantasy novels and playing games.
– He admires NU’EST’s Ren.
– On September 1st 2021, Pledis Ent. announced that Jun and The8 won’t participate in SVT’s promotions and will focus on their activities in China, from September to December.
– Jun’s ideal type of girl is someone who looks pure. He also likes sexy girls.

Hoshi Profile

• Stage Name: Hoshi (호시)
• Birth Name: Kwon Soon Young (권순영)
• Position: Performance Team Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Sub Rapper
• Birthday: June 15, 1996
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
• Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• MBTI: INTJ (2022 – taken by the members) / INFP (2019 – taken by himself)
• Representative Emoji:
• Nationality: Korean
• Sub-Unit: Performance Team (Leader); SVT Leaders; BOOSEOKSOON
• Instagram: @ho5hi_kwon
• Hoshi’s Spotify list: Tiger’s playlist

Hoshi Facts

– He was born in Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– He has an older sister, named Kwon Minkyung (1 year older than him).
– Hoshi’s nickname is 10:10 because his eyes are the the same angles of ten minute ten hour on a clock.
– He choreographs most of Seventeen’s routines.
– He became a trainee in 2011.
– He is a black belt in Taekwondo and was a Taekwondo champion when he was young.
– He likes Japanese food.
– He likes to collect bizarre photos of the members. He deleted most of them in case he loses his phone. He says he has the most bizarre photos of DK.
– He has his driver license.
– He is a big SHINee fan.
– He appeared in NU’EST’s “Face” MV.
– His stage name means star in Japanese.
– Hoshi & Jeonghan appeared as guest judges for “King of Masked Singer”.
– Hoshi’s ideal type is someone who is fragrant and likes him.

Wonwoo Profile

• Stage Name: Wonwoo (원우)
• Birth Name: Jeon Won Woo (전원우)
• Position: Rapper, Sub Vocalist
• Birthday: July 17, 1996
• Zodiac Sign: Cancer
• Height: 182 cm (6’0″)
• Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
• Blood Type: A
• MBTI: INFP (2022 – taken by the members) / INFJ (2019 – taken by himself)
• Representative Emoji:
• Nationality: Korean
• Sub-Unit: Hip-Hop Team
• Instagram: @everyone_woo
• Wonwoo’s Spotify list: Songs I listen to most

WonWoo Facts

– He was born in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
– He has a brother named Jeon Bohyuk, who is 2 years younger than him.
– During Weekly Idol, he introduced himself as the member with the lowest voice in Seventeen.
– He became a trainee in 2011.
– He ranks himself 3rd or 4th most handsome in the group. He says S.Coups is the most handsome to him because he’s very manly and has good leadership.
– Wonwoo wears prescription glasses or contact lenses because of his poor eyesight.
– He doesn’t like seafood.
– He has his driver license (including an International driver license).
– He says he looks cold due to his sharp eyes but he’s a warm person.
– He said if he could create a new unit, he’d want to be in it with Seungkwan, Mingyu, Hoshi, DK and Dino and he would name it ‘Comics’.
– Seventeen voted Wonwoo as the cleanest member.
– He appeared in NU’EST’s “Face” MV, and Hello Venus’ “Venus” MV
– Wonwoo’s ideal type is someone who suits him well.

Woozi Profile

• Stage Name: Woozi (우지)
• Birth Name: Lee Ji Hoon (이지훈)
• Position: Vocal Team Leader, Lead Vocalist, Producer
• Birthday: November 22, 1996
• Zodiac Sign: Scorpio/Sagittarius cusp
• Height: 166 cm (5’5″)
• Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
• Blood Type: A
• MBTI: INTJ (2022 – taken by the members) / INFJ (2019 – taken by himself)
• Representative Emoji:
• Nationality: Korean
• Sub-Unit: Vocal Team (Leader); SVT Leaders
• Instagram: @woozi_universefactory
• Woozi’s Spotify list: Songs that Woozi likes

Woozi Facts

– He was born in Busan, South Korea.
– Woozi is an only child.
– When he was younger, he did classical music for a long time. He played the clarinet and band instruments.
– He became a trainee in 2011.
– He was voted by the other members as the most hardworking member, along with Hoshi.
– He was supposed to debut in TEMPEST along S.Coups, but the group disbanded pre-debut.
– He views himself as being very calm, serious, and careful.
– It’s said he looks a lot like BTS’s Suga.
– DK has chosen him as the member he was awkward with before.
– His favorite food is Jjajangmyun (Black Bean Noodles) & Spicy Ramyun Noodles mixed together.
– Woozi doesn’t have the thought to get a driver’s licence. He uses Kakao Taxi Black. (Fansign)
– He is a big fan of Bruno Mars.
– He was in Hello Venus’ “Venus” MV, NU’EST’s “Face” MV, and Orange Caramel’s “My Copycat” MV
– He is also a talented composer and producer, he wrote and co-produced I.O.I‘s “Downpour”.
– Woozi is now a member of KMCA (Korea Music Copyright Association).
– Woozi’s ideal type: a girl who is bright and friendly.

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DK Profile

• Stage Name: DK / Dokyeom (도겸)
• Birth Name: Lee Seok Min (이석민)
• Position: Main Vocalist
• Birthday: February 18, 1997
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius/Pisces Cusp
• Height: 179 cm (5’10.5″)
• Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
• Blood Type: O (RH-)
• MBTI: INFP (2022 – taken by the members) / INFP (2019 – taken by himself)
• Representative Emoji:
• Nationality: Korean
• Sub-Unit: Vocal Team; BOOSEOKSOON (Leader)
• Instagram: @dk_is_dokyeom
• DK’s Spotify list: DK’s favorites

DK Facts

– He was born in Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– He has an older sister.
– Hansol, Seungkwan & Jisoo think he’s the funniest member.
– He became a trainee in 2012.
– His favorite foods are Doenjang Jiggae (which is a Korean soybean paste stew dish) and pizza.
– He says he likes to spend his time cheerfully so he likes to make others feel energetic but sometimes it can get out of control so he needs to have more self-control.
– DK and NCT’s Jaehyun went to the same school. Back then DK didn’t dare to talk to Jaehyun because he was too handsome.
– Between dating someone younger or older, he prefers someone older because he needs someone to take care of him.
– He shares the same birthday as Vernon.
– DK is allergic to cats. (vLive)
– He doesn’t like cucumbers.
– DK is Seventeen’s Happy Virus.
– Dk has been cast as King Arthur in the musical “Xcalibur”.
– DK’s ideal type is a girl with long dark hair, has aegyo, and has long slender legs.

Mingyu Profile

• Stage Name: Mingyu (민규)
• Birth Name: Kim Min Gyu (김민규)
• Position: Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Visual, Face of the Group
• Birthday: April 6, 1997
• Zodiac sign: Aries
• Height: 186 cm (6’1″)
• Weight: 76 kg (167 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• MBTI: ENTJ (2022 – taken by the members) / ENFJ (2019 – taken by himself)
• Representative Emoji:
• Nationality: Korean
• Sub-Unit: Hip-Hop Team
• Instagram: @min9yu_k
• Mingyu’s Spotify list: Mingyu’s healing list

Mingyu Facts

– He was born in Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– He has a sister, named Kim Minseo, who is 4 years younger than him.
– He is the tallest member in the group.
– He ranks himself #1 visuals in Hip Hop unit.
– He became a trainee in 2011.
– He’s in charge of hair styling in the group.
– He views himself as a tall kid with dark skin.
– He likes to vacuum and clean up the trash in the dorm.
– He has his driver license.
– He appeared in NU’EST’s “Face” MV, and Hello Venus’ “Venus” MV
– If he had the opportunity, he would like to date someone older than him.
– He is friends with BTS’s Jungkook, GOT7’s Bambam & Yugyeom, NCT’s Jaehyun, Astro’s Cha Eunwoo (a.k.a. ’97 line).
– Mingyu’s ideal type is a girl who is tall, kind-hearted & easy-going.

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The8 Profile

• Stage Name: The8 (디에잇)
• Birth Name: Xu Ming Hao (徐明浩)
• Korean Name: Seo Myung Ho (서명호)
• Position: Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper
• Birthday: November 7, 1997
• Zodiac sign: Scorpio
• Height: 179.8 cm (5’11”)
• Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
• Blood Type: O
• MBTI: INTJ (2022 – taken by the members) / INFJ (2019 – taken by himself)
• Representative Emoji:
• Nationality: Chinese
• Sub-Unit: Performance Team
• Instagram: @xuminghao_o
• Weibo: xuminghao_The8
• The8’s Spotify list: The8’s sentimental time

The8 Facts

– He was born in Haicheng, Liaoning, China.
– He’s an only child.
– He is in charge of b-boying in the performance team.
– He did b-boying in China for 6 years.
– He became a trainee in 2013.
– The8 wants to interchange with DK in the group fanchant because The8 wants the number 8 (since DK is 8th in the order of age) even though DK is older than The8.
– His favorite season is Summer.
– Between Korean food or Chinese food, he prefers Chinese food.
– THE8 can do nunchucks.
– He has been practicing Chinese Wushu (martial art) since he was 5 years old.
– When he is sad or stressed, he reads.
– The meaning behind his stage name is that when the 8 is laid down, the infinite sign appears. Many Chinese people like number 8.
– He has his driver license.
– He likes fashion a lot.
– The8 was chosen as a dance mentor on season 2 of “Idol Producer”.
– On September 1st 2021, Pledis Ent. announced that Jun and The8 will focus on their activities in China, from September to December.
– The8’s ideal type is someone who is cute and kind.

Seungkwan Profile

• Stage Name: Seungkwan (승관)
• Birth Name: Boo Seung Kwan (부승관)
• Position: Main Vocalist, Face of the Group
• Birthday: January 16, 1998
• Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
• Height: 174 cm (5’8.5”)
• Weight: 58 kg (127 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• MBTI: ENTP (2022 – taken by the members) / ENFP (2019 – taken by himself)
• Representative Emoji:
• Nationality: Korean
• Sub-Unit: Vocal Team; BOOSEOKSOON
• Instagram: @pledis_boos
• Seungkwan’s Spotify list: DJ BOO

Seungkwan Facts

– He was born in Busan, but he lived in Jeju since he was little.
– He has 2 older sisters: Boo Jinseol, and Boo Sojeong, the latter of whom debuted as a singer in Oct 2020.
– He is Seventeen’s mood maker.
– He became a trainee in 2012.
– He was offered to join JYP but he rejected the offer.
– His favorite food is hamburgers.
– He is allergic to tomatoes.
– He doesn’t like cucumbers.
– Between salty and sweet, he prefers salty.
– His hobbies are volleyball, calligraphy, basketball, musical singing.
– He says he remembers all the members birthdays.
– He won the rookie entertainer award in 2018 for his work on variety shows.
– SeungKwan’s ideal type is an easy going girl with big eyes and is like a friend to him.

Vernon Profile

• Stage Name: Vernon (버논)
• Birth Name: Hansol Vernon Chwe
• Korean Name: Choi Han Sol (최한솔)
• Position: Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Visual, Face of the Group
• Birthday: February 18, 1998
• Zodiac sign: Aquarius/Pisces Cusp
• Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
• Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs)
• Blood Type: A
• MBTI: ENTP (2022 – taken by the members) / His previous results were: ISTP (Weverse Feb 14 2022); ISFP (Online fansign Oct 29, 2020) and ENFP (2019 – when he initially took the test)
• Representative Emoji:
• Nationality: Korean-American
• Sub-Unit: Hip-Hop Team
• Instagram: @vernonline
• Vernon’s Spotify list: Oh wow

Vernon facts

– He was born in New York, United States.
– His family lives in Hongdae but he lives in Gangnam since Seventeen’s dorm is located there.
– His father is Korean and his mother is American.
– He has a younger sister named Sofia, born in 2004.
– He became a trainee in 2012.
– His favorite rappers are Drake, T.I, J.Cole, and Kendrick Lamar
– His favorite food is chocolate.
– He is allergic to peanuts.
– He likes the month of December.
– He admires David Bowie.
– His favorite ice cream is Vanilla ice cream.
– He is a Harry Potter fan.
– He received the nickname ‘Twix’ because he had a lot of Twix in their practice room.
– He was in Man of K’s “Falling” MV, Hello Venus’ “Venus” MV, and Orange Caramel’s “My Copycat” MV
– Vernon competed in “Show Me The Money 4” but got eliminated on the Third Round.
– Vernon’s ideal type is someone his heart can connect with.

Dino Profile

• Stage Name: Dino (디노)
• Birth Name: Lee Chan (이찬)
• Position: Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper, Maknae
• Birthday: February 11, 1999
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)
• Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
• Blood Type: A
• MBTI: ENFJ (2022 – taken by the members) / ENFJ (2019 – taken by himself)
• Representative Emoji:
• Nationality: Korean
• Sub-Unit: Performance Team
• Instagram: @feat.dino
• Dino’s Spotify list: Joy, anger, sorrow & pleasure

Dino Facts

– He was born in Iksan-si, Jeollakbu-do, South Korea.
– He has a younger brother, named Lee Gun, born in 2001.
– He explained that, in a family tree, his name is written as “Lee Joong Chan” but that his real name is actually Lee Chan. (During an interview for tenasia.co.kr)
– His parents are dancers. His father opened up a dance class and thought taught him how to dance.
– He became a trainee in 2012.
– He is a big fan of Michael Jackson.
– His favorite fruits are apple and grape.
– He likes fried squid with spicy sauce.
– He doesn’t like cucumbers.
– He has his driver license. Mingyu was the one who taught him how to drive.
– He made the choreography for their song ‘Jam Jam’ and for their song “Flower”. (Going Seventeen ep 12)
– He appeared in Orange Caramel’s “Copycat” MV
– Dino’s ideal type is a pretty girl who does aegyo.

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