SEVENTEEN is one of the most dynamic and unique bands in the K-pop world. Divided into three units of rappers, vocalist and dancers, the 13-man ensemble is renowned for their hands-on approach to every aspect of their music. SEVENTEEN made its debut in May 2015, and has since dropped three studio albums and six Eps. The group has also racked up many awards, and hold the record for the highest-charting K-pop album in the U.S. in 2015. Find out more about this seamless group here including facts about each and every member.
What We Know About The Members of Seventeen
Stage name – S.Coups
Real name – Choi Seung Cheol
S.Coups is the leader of the rap team as well as the entire band. He was born on the 8th of August 1995, in Daegu, South Korea, and is the oldest SEVENTEEN member. He dislikes lemons and rollercoasters but loves dancing and playing tennis. He is also skilled in Taekwondo. S.Coups is 5 feet 10 inches tall and his weight is given as 65 kg or 143 lbs.
Stage name – Jeonghan
Real name – Yoon Jeong Han
Jeonghan belongs to the vocal unit. He was born on the 4th of October 1995 in Hwaseong, South Korea. He loves pasta as well as Korean stews and chicken. His hobbies include soccer, basketball, badminton and even sleeping. Jeonghan is 5 feet 10 inches tall and his weight is given as 62 kg or 136 lbs.
Stage name – Joshua
Real name – Joshua Hong
Joshua is one of the SEVENTEEN members that have other nationalities asides Korean. The vocalist was born on the 30th of December 1995 in Los Angeles. He thus has American and Korean nationalities. Joshua is multilingual and can speak as much as five languages. His hobbies include reading, singing and watching movies. He is 5 feet 10 inches tall and his weight is listed as 58 kg or 128 lbs.
Stage name – Jun
Real name – Wen Junhui
Jun belongs to the dance subunit. He is a Chinese national and was born on the 10th of June 1996. Jun was previously a child actor in China but moved to Korea to pursue a career in the k-pop industry. He loves spicy foods as well as snacks. He is 6 feet 0 inches tall while his weight is given as 66 kg or 145 lbs.
Stage name – Hoshi
Real name – Kwon Soon Young
The multitalented Hoshi heads the dance unit and is also a vocalist and rapper. Hoshi was born on the 15th of June 1996 in Gyeonggido. He loves all manners of Japanese foods. He also has a penchant for photographing other bandmates with his phone. Hoshi is 5 feet 10 inches tall and his weight is given as 60 kg or 132 lbs.
Stage name – Wonwoo
Real name – Jeon Won Woo
Wonwoo belongs to the rap unit and is also a vocalist. He was born on the 17th of July 1996 in Changwon, South Korea. He is scared of dogs but is said to love hamburgers. His favourite pastimes include reading, playing games and watching movies. Wonwoo is a fan of American rapper, Lupe Fiasco. He is 6 feet 0 inches tall and his weight is given as 63 kg or 138 lbs.
Stage name – Woozi
Real name – Lee Ji Hoon
Woozi is the leader of the vocal team. He was born on the 22nd of 1996 in Busan, South Korea. He is the only child of his parents. Woozi trained in classical music as a child. He loves singers such as Bruno mars and Chris Brown. He is 5 feet 5 inches tall and his weight is given as 54 kg or 119 lbs. This makes him the shortest SEVENTEEN member.
Stage name – DK
Real name – Lee Seok Min
DK belongs to the vocal group. He was born on the 18th of February 1997 in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. He has featured in some theatrical productions, and loves singing with his headphones on. His favourite foods include pasta well as the Korean soybean paste dish, Doenjang Jiggae. DK is 5 feet 10 inches tall and his weight is listed as 66 kg or 145 lbs.
Stage name – Mingyu
Real name – Kim Min Gyu
Mingyu belongs to the rap unit and also sings. He was born on the 6th of April 1997 in South Korea. He loves spicy foods, dogs as well as the colour, red. The rapper is also athletic as he loves playing basketball and soccer. Mingyu is 6 feet 2 inches tall and his weight is given as is 80 kg or 176 lbs. This makes him the tallest SEVENTEEN member.
Stage name – The8
Real Name – Seo Myung Ho
The8 is another SEVENTEEN member who is a Chinese national. He primarily belongs to the dance unit but can also sing and rap. The8 was born on the 7th of November 1997. He loves Chinese foods as well as the number – 8. He does not like skipping meals, and his hobbies include shopping and watching movies. The8 is 5 feet 10 inches tall and his weight is given as 58 kg or 128 lbs.
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Stage name – Seungkwan
Birth name – Boo Seung Kwan
Seungkwan belongs to the vocal subunit and was born on the 16th of January 1998. He loves hamburgers but can’t have tomatoes as he is allergic to them. His favourite pastimes include basketball and calligraphy. Seungkwan is 5 feet 8.5 inches tall and his weight is given as 58 kg or 127 lbs.
Stage name – Vernon
Real name – Hansol Vernon Chwe
Vernon belongs to the rap unit. He was born on the 18th of February 1998 in New York City. His mother is American while his father is Korean. It, therefore, means that he has dual Korean and American nationalities. Vernon admires rappers such as Drake, T.I., J.Cole, and Kendrick Lamar. His favourite things include vanilla ice cream, Twix and Harry Potter. Vernon is 5 feet 10 inches tall and his weight is given as 62 kg or 136 lbs.
Stage name – Dino
Real name – Lee Chan
Dino belongs to the dance unit and was born on the 11th of February 1999, in South Korea. His father is an accomplished dancer and was the one who taught him how to dance. Dino is a big fan of Michael Jackson. He is 5 feet 9 inches tall and his weight is given as 56 kg or 123 lbs. Dino holds the title of the youngest SEVENTEEN member.
