SEVENTEEN (Korean: 세븐틴; also stylized SVT) is a South Korean boy group formed by PLEDIS Entertainment (part of HYBE Labels). Despite the name, Seventeen has in fact 13 members: S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, Vernon (hip hop sub-unit), Woozi, Jeonghan, Joshua, DK, Seungkwan (vocal sub-unit), Hoshi, Jun, The8, and Dino (performance sub-unit). Seventeen debuted on May 26, 2015 with the mini album 17 Carat.
The group is called SEVENTEEN because of the original 13 members + 3 sub-units + 1 group = 17.
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| Profile | |
|---|---|
| # of Members | 13 |
| Members | S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, Vernon, Woozi, Jeonghan, Joshua, DK, Seungkwan, Hoshi, Jun, The8, Dino |
| Oldest Member | S.Coups (born Aug 8, 1995) |
| Youngest Member | Dino (born Feb 11, 1999) |
| Leader | S.Coups |
| Debut | May 26, 2015 |
| Company | Pledis Entertainment |
| Fandom | Carat |
SEVENTEEN Member Ages
SEVENTEEN Age Ranking
Ranked from oldest to youngest.
| Member | Birthday | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1. S.Coups | Aug 08, 1995 | 29 years old |
| 2. Jeonghan | Oct 04, 1995 | 29 years old |
| 3. Joshua | Dec 30, 1995 | 29 years old |
| 4. Jun | Jun 10, 1996 | 28 years old |
| 5. Hoshi | Jun 15, 1996 | 28 years old |
| 6. Wonwoo | Jul 17, 1996 | 28 years old |
| 7. Woozi | Nov 22, 1996 | 28 years old |
| 8. DK | Feb 18, 1997 | 28 years old |
| 9. Mingyu | Apr 06, 1997 | 28 years old |
| 10. The8 | Nov 07, 1997 | 27 years old |
| 11. Seungkwan | Jan 16, 1998 | 26 years old |
| 12. Vernon | Feb 18, 1998 | 26 years old |
| 13. Dino | Feb 11, 1999 | 25 years old |
SEVENTEEN Member Heights
SEVENTEEN Height Ranking
Ranked from tallest to shortest.
| Member | Height |
|---|---|
| 1. Mingyu | 1.87 m (6’2″) |
| 2. Jun | 1.82 m (6’0″) |
| 3. Wonwoo | 1.82 m (6’0″) |
| 4. DK | 1.79 m (5’10”) |
| 5. Vernon | 1.78 m (5’10”) |
| 6. Hoshi | 1.78 m (5’10”) |
| 7. The8 | 1.78 m (5’10”) |
| 8. Jeonghan | 1.78 m (5’10”) |
| 9. S.Coups | 1.78 m (5’10”) |
| 10. Joshua | 1.77 m (5’10”) |
| 11. Dino | 1.74 m (5’9″) |
| 12. Seungkwan | 1.74 m (5’9″) |
| 13. Woozi | 1.65 m (5’5″) |
Members
Seventeen is composed of thirteen members born between 1995 and 1999. Their names are: S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, Vernon, Woozi, Jeonghan, Joshua, DK, Seungkwan, Hoshi, Jun, The8, Dino.
The oldest member is S.Coups (born Aug 8, 1995). He was 19 years old when he made his debut with Seventeen. The youngest member (maknae) is Dino (born Feb 11, 1999). He was 15 years old at the time of Seventeen’s debut.
Seventeen has 4 foreign members and 9 Korean members. There are 2 American members: Joshua Hong (from Los Angeles) and Hansol Vernon Chwe (from New York). There are 2 Chinese members: Jun (Wen Junhui; 文俊辉; from Guangdong) and The8 (Xu Ming Hao; 徐明浩; from Liaoning).
Positions
S.Coups holds the official position of leader in the group. S.Coups and and Vernon are the main rappers of the group. DK and Seungkwan are the main vocalists. Hoshi and Dino are the main dancers.
These are the positions of each of Seventeen’s members:
| Member | Position(s) |
|---|---|
| S.Coups | leader, main rapper, sub vocalist |
| Jeonghan | lead vocalist, visual |
| Joshua | lead vocalist, visual |
| Jun | lead dancer, sub vocalist |
| Hoshi | main dancer, lead vocalist, sub rapper |
| Wonwoo | lead rapper, sub vocalist |
| Woozi | lead vocalist |
| DK | main vocalist |
| Mingyu | lead rapper, sub vocalist, visual, face of the group |
| The8 | lead dancer, sub rapper, sub vocalist |
| Seungkwan | main vocalist, face of the group |
| Vernon | main rapper, sub vocalist, visual, face of the group |
| Dino | main dancer, sub rapper, sub vocalist, maknae |
Rankings
Popularity Ranking
| Ranking | Member |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mingyu |
| 2 | Wonwoo |
| 3 | Vernon |
| 4 | The8 |
| 5 | Joshua |
| 6 | Hoshi |
| 7 | Jeonghan |
| 8 | Woozi |
| 9 | S.Coups |
| 10 | Jun |
| 11 | DK |
| 12 | Dino |
| 13 | Seungkwan |
Vocal Ranking
| Ranking | Member |
|---|---|
| 1 | Seungkwan |
| 2 | DK |
| 3 | Jeonghan |
| 4 | Joshua |
| 5 | Woozi |
Dance Ranking
| Ranking | Member |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hoshi |
| 2 | Dino |
| 3 | Jun |
| 4 | The8 |
Rap Ranking
| Ranking | Member |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vernon |
| 2 | S.Coups |
| 3 | Mingyu |
| 4 | Wonwoo |
Visual Ranking
| Ranking | Member |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mingyu |
| 2 | Vernon |
| 3 | Jeonghan |
| 4 | Joshua |
MBTI Personality Types
| Member | MBTI |
|---|---|
| S.Coups | INFP |
| Jeonghan | ISFJ |
| Joshua | ENFJ |
| Jun | INFP |
| Hoshi | INFP |
| Wonwoo | INFJ |
| Woozi | INFJ |
| DK | INFP |
| Mingyu | ENFJ |
| The8 | INFJ |
| Seungkwan | ENFP |
| Vernon | ISFP |
| Dino | ENFJ |
The most common MBTI personality type in the group is INFP. Four members have INFP personality type (S.Coups, Jun, Hoshi, and DK). Three members have MBTI of INFJ: Wonwoo, Woozi, and The8. Three members have MBTI of ENFP: Joshua, Mingyu, and Seungkwan. Most members appear to be more introverted with 9 of the members showing this personality trait.
Fun Facts and Trivia
- The oldest member and leader of Seventeen is S.Coups (born Aug 8, 1995).
- The youngest member (maknae) of Seventeen is Dino (born Feb 11, 1999).
- The most popular Seventeen members based on popularity votes are MinGyu, Jeonghan, Joshua, and Wonwoo.
- The tallest member of Seventeen is MinGyu with a height of 187cm (6’2”).
- The shortest member of Seventeen is Woozi, with a height of 164cm (5’5”).
Members’ Profiles
1. S.Coups
S.Coups, born Choi Seung Cheol, is the official leader of SEVENTEEN. He is the oldest member and one of the main rappers. He is part of the HIP HOP sub-team. His name S.Coups comes from the combination of the first initial his real name Seungcheol and also of Seventeen (S), and the word COUPS from the French word coup d’etat.
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- Stage Name: S.Coups
- Full Name: Choi Seung Cheol
- Native Name: 최승철
- Birth Place: Korea
- Birthday: Aug 8, 1995
- Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
- Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
- Blood Type: AB
- Zodiac: Leo
2. Jeonghan
Jeonghan is one of the sub-vocalists of SEVENTEEN. He is part of the vocal line. He is very good at sports and is considered one of the best athletes among the other members. He is the only member in Seventeen to have graduated from a science course.
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- Stage Name: Jeonghan
- Full Name: Yoon Jeong Han
- Native Name: 윤정한
- Birth Place: Korea
- Birthday: Oct 4, 1995
- Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
- Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs)
- Blood Type: B
- Zodiac: Libra
3. Joshua
Joshua is Korean-American. He is also part of the vocal line in SEVENTEEN. He was casted by a talent agent in LA, USA while attending an event in Korea-town. He joined Pledis Entertainment in 2013. He didn’t know how to read and write Korean when he first moved to Korea from the United States.
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- Stage Name: Joshua
- Full Name: Hong Ji Soo
- Native Name: 홍지수
- Birth Place: United States
- Birthday: Dec 30, 1995
- Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
- Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Zodiac: Capricorn
4. Jun
Jun, born Wen Junhui, is from Guandong China. He started as a child actor in China. He learned martial arts when he was a kid. He sometimes can look like a mannequin because of his body proportions (tall, long arms and legs, and wide shoulders).
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- Stage Name: Jun
- Full Name: Wen Junhui
- Native Name: 文俊辉
- Birth Place: China
- Birthday: Jun 10, 1996
- Height: 182 cm (6’0”)
- Weight: 66 kg (146 lbs)
- Blood Type: B
- Zodiac: Gemini
5. Hoshi
Hoshi, born Kwon Soon Young, is one of the main dancers in the group. He is also the leader of the performance sub-unit. He creates a lot of SEVENTEEN’s choreographies. When he was a student, he joined a dance club after being inspired to become a singer. His inspiration started after listening to SHINee.
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- Stage Name: Hoshi
- Full Name: Kwon Soon Young
- Native Name: 권순영
- Birth Place: Korea
- Birthday: Jun 15, 1996
- Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
- Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
- Blood Type: B
- Zodiac: Gemini
6. Wonwoo
Wonwoo is one of the sub-rappers of SEVENTEEN. He is part of the HIP HOP team. When he was in middle, he had an interest to learn to play the guitar so he joined a music academy with his friend as a hobby. Pledis Entertainment was, coincidentally, holding an audition there and Wonwoo passed. His birthday is also on the 17th.
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- Stage Name: Wonwoo
- Full Name: Jeon Won Woo
- Native Name: 전원우
- Birth Place: Korea
- Birthday: Jul 17, 1996
- Height: 182 cm (6’0”)
- Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Zodiac: Cancer
7. Woozi
Woozi is the leader of the vocal sub-unit. Despite being the shortest member at 164 cm (5’5″), he is also the most gluttonous member of Seventeen and basically eats a lot without gaining much weight.
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- Stage Name: Woozi
- Full Name: Lee Ji Hoon
- Native Name: 이지훈
- Birth Place: Korea
- Birthday: Nov 22, 1996
- Height: 164 cm (5’5″)
- Weight: 53 kg (117 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Zodiac: Sagittarius
8. DK
DK, born Lee Seok Min, is one of the main vocalists of SEVENTEEN. He and Vernon share the same birthday (on Feb 18). He joined Pledis Entertainment in 2012. He is allergic to cats.
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- Stage Name: DK
- Full Name: Lee Seok Min
- Native Name: 이석민
- Birth Place: Korea
- Birthday: Feb 18, 1997
- Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
- Weight: 66 kg (146 lbs)
- Blood Type: O
- Zodiac: Aquarius
9. Mingyu
Mingyu is one of the members from the HIP HOP sub-team. He is an ENFJ. He was street casted by a talent agent while he was attending middle school. Mingyu is the tallest member of Seventeen with a height of 187 cm (6’2″).
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- Stage Name: Mingyu
- Full Name: Kim Min Gyu
- Native Name: 김민규
- Birth Place: Korea
- Birthday: Apr 6, 1997
- Height: 187 cm (6’2″)
- Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs)
- Blood Type: B
- Zodiac: Aries
10. The8
The8, born Xu Ming Hao, is one of the Chinese members of the group. He holds the position of sub-vocalist and lead dancer. He is part of the performance sub-unit. His name, The8, is inspired from the number eight, which is a symbol of luck in the Chinese culture.
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- Stage Name: The8
- Full Name: Xu Ming Hao
- Native Name: 徐明浩
- Birth Place: China
- Birthday: Nov 7, 1997
- Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
- Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
- Blood Type: O
- Zodiac: Scorpio
11. Seungkwan
Seungkwan is one of the main vocalists in the group. He is also a good rapper. He has a strong attachment to his hometown, Jeju Island. He has, in fact, a Jeju accent. One of his dreams was to become a radio DJ.
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- Stage Name: Seungkwan
- Full Name: Boo Seung Kwan
- Native Name: 부승관
- Birth Place: Korea
- Birthday: Jan 16, 1998
- Height: 174 cm (5’9″)
- Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
- Blood Type: B
- Zodiac: Capricorn
12. Vernon
Vernon is Korean-American. He is one of the main rappers of SEVENTEEN and part of the HIP HOP sub-team. His father is Korean and his mother is French-American (ethnicity) but from Miami, Florida. Vernon was born in New York, USA and moved to Korea with his family at the age of five. He was street casted while on the subway when he was in middle school. He joined Pledis in 2012.
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- Stage Name: Vernon
- Full Name: Hansol Vernon Chwe
- Native Name: Choi Han Sol 최한솔
- Birth Place: United States
- Birthday: Feb 18, 1998
- Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
- Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Zodiac: Aquarius
13. Dino
Dino, born Lee Chan, is the youngest member of SEVENTEEN. He is part of the performance sub-unit. His father was a dance instructor so from a young age Dino was very interested in dancing. He started to go to his father’s dance academy since the age of 3 or 4. He has very good stamina because of his dancing experience.
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- Stage Name: Dino
- Full Name: Lee Chan
- Native Name: 이찬
- Birth Place: Korea
- Birthday: Feb 11, 1999
- Height: 174 cm (5’9″)
- Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Zodiac: Aquarius