SEVENTEEN

Who is SEVENTEEN?

SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) is a South Korean boy band under Pledis Entertainment. Debuting in 2015, they quickly gained recognition for their talent in songwriting, producing, and choreography. The group consists of thirteen members: S.Coups, Woozi, DK, Seungkwan, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Mingyu, The8, Vernon, and Dino.

SEVENTEEN Members Biodata | Profile

Here the detailed biodata of SEVENTEEN members. Learn about their birthdays, roles, nationalities, and more!

1. S.Coups (에스쿱스)

Real Name: Choi Seungcheol (최승철)
Birthdate: August 8, 1995
Nationality: South Korean
Position: Leader, Rapper

2. Jeonghan (정한)

Real Name: Yoon Jeonghan (윤정한)
Birthdate: October 4, 1995
Nationality: South Korean
Position: Vocalist

3. Joshua (조슈아)

Real Name: Hong Jisoo (홍지수)
Birthdate: December 30, 1995
Nationality: Korean-American
Position: Vocalist

4. Jun (준)

Real Name: Wen Junhui (문준휘 / 文俊辉)
Birthdate: June 10, 1996
Nationality: Chinese
Position: Dancer, Vocalist

5. Hoshi (호시)

Real Name: Kwon Soonyoung (권순영)
Birthdate: June 15, 1996
Nationality: South Korean
Position: Dancer, Choreographer

6. Wonwoo (원우)

Real Name: Jeon Wonwoo (전원우)
Birthdate: July 17, 1996
Nationality: South Korean
Position: Rapper

7. Woozi (우지)

Real Name: Lee Jihoon (이지훈)
Birthdate: November 22, 1996
Nationality: South Korean
Position: Producer, Vocalist

8. DK (도겸)

Real Name: Lee Seokmin (이석민)
Birthdate: February 18, 1997
Nationality: South Korean
Position: Main Vocalist

9. Mingyu (민규)

Real Name: Kim Mingyu (김민규)
Birthdate: April 6, 1997
Nationality: South Korean
Position: Rapper, Visual

10. The8 (디에잇)

Real Name: Xu Minghao (서명호 / 徐明浩)
Birthdate: November 7, 1997
Nationality: Chinese
Position: Dancer, Vocalist

11. Seungkwan (승관)

Real Name: Boo Seungkwan (부승관)
Birthdate: January 16, 1998
Nationality: South Korean
Position: Main Vocalist

12. Vernon (버논)

Real Name: Hansol Vernon Chwe (최한솔)
Birthdate: February 18, 1998
Nationality: Korean-American
Position: Rapper

13. Dino (디노)

Real Name: Lee Chan (이찬)
Birthdate: February 11, 1999
Nationality: South Korean
Position: Dancer, Maknae

History of SEVENTEEN

The history of SEVENTEEN, from debut to global success.

Formation and Pre-Debut (2013-2015)

SEVENTEEN was formed under Pledis Entertainment and initially gained attention through their online show Seventeen TV, where members trained and showcased their skills before their official debut.

Official Debut (2015)

SEVENTEEN debuted on May 26, 2015, with their first mini-album 17 Carat. They quickly gained recognition for their self-producing concept, where members contributed to songwriting, choreography, and production.

Breakthrough and Growth (2016-2018)

With hits like Pretty U, Very Nice, and Don’t Wanna Cry, SEVENTEEN established themselves as one of the top K-pop groups. Their synchronization and high-energy performances drew global attention.

Global Success (2019-Present)

SEVENTEEN expanded internationally with world tours and topped charts with albums like An Ode, Heng:garæ, and Face the Sun. They became a million-seller group and gained a strong global fanbase, CARATs.

SEVENTEEN’s Three Sub-Units

SEVENTEEN is divided into three specialized units:

• Hip-Hop Team: S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, Vernon
• Vocal Team: Woozi, Jeonghan, Joshua, DK, Seungkwan
• Performance Team: Hoshi, Jun, The8, Dino

SEVENTEEN Discography

Below the complete discography of SEVENTEEN, including albums, mini-albums, and singles.

Popular SEVENTEEN Songs

• “Very Nice” (2016)
• “Don’t Wanna Cry” (2017)
• “Left & Right” (2020)
• “Hot” (2022)
• “Super” (2023)
• “God of Music” (2023)

Studio Albums

• 2016: Love & Letter
• 2019: An Ode
• 2021: Face the Sun
• 2022: SECTOR 17 (Repackage)

Mini Albums (EPs)

• 2015: 17 Carat
• 2015: Boys Be
• 2016: Going Seventeen
• 2017: Al1
• 2018: You Make My Day
• 2019: You Made My Dawn
• 2020: Heng:garæ
• 2020: Semicolon
• 2021: Your Choice
• 2021: Attacca
• 2023: FML

Singles

• 2015: Adore U
• 2015: Mansae
• 2016: Pretty U
• 2016: Very Nice
• 2017: Don’t Wanna Cry
• 2018: Oh My!
• 2019: Fear
• 2020: Left & Right
• 2021: Rock with You
• 2022: HOT
• 2023: Super

SEVENTEEN’s Achievements

• First K-pop group to win **MTV VMAs Best Push Performance (2022)**
• Multiple **Daesang (Grand Prize) Awards**
• Over **10 million album sales worldwide**
• Successful global tours in **Asia, Europe, and the U.S.**

Why SEVENTEEN is Unique

SEVENTEEN is more than just a K-pop group—they are self-producing artists who contribute to their music, choreography, and creative concepts. Their talent, teamwork, and passion make them a global sensation!

Facts About SEVENTEEN | Trivia

List of interesting facts about SEVENTEEN, the self-producing K-pop group.

General Facts

• SEVENTEEN debuted on May 26, 2015, under Pledis Entertainment.
• Despite their name, SEVENTEEN consists of 13 members, divided into three units: Hip-Hop, Vocal, and Performance.
• They are known as a self-producing group because they write, compose, and choreograph their own music.
• Their fandom name is CARAT, representing their bright and valuable fans.

Achievements & Records

• SEVENTEEN has sold millions of albums, with multiple million-seller titles.
• They were the first K-pop group to perform at the MTV PUSH event.
• They have topped major charts, including Billboard’s World Albums Chart.
• Their synchronized choreography is recognized worldwide, often being called one of the best in K-pop.

Fun Facts

• Hoshi, the Performance Team leader, choreographs most of their dances.
• Woozi is the main producer of SEVENTEEN’s music.
• They have their own variety show called Going Seventeen, which is loved by fans.
• Each member has a unique personality and role, contributing to their strong team dynamic.

SEVENTEEN Social Media Accounts

List of official social media accounts of SEVENTEEN.

• Official Website: seventeen-17 . com
• YouTube: youtube . com/c/pledis17
• Twitter: @pledis_17
• Instagram: @saythename_17
• Facebook: @seventeennews
• TikTok: @seventeen17_official
• Weverse: weverse . io/seventeen
• V Live (Archived): vlive . tv/channel/F94BD