SEVENTEEN: The Definitive Profile

 

Artist Overview

Bursting onto the scene on May 26, 2015, SEVENTEEN has evolved into a 13-member multinational powerhouse that makes the hearts of music fans worldwide beat faster. From their early days they firmly grasped the title of a self-producing idol group and began writing their own unique narrative in the music industry. True to their name which signifies 13 members and 3 sub-units coming together as one team they showcase perfect synergy on stage while never losing their individual brilliant colors.

Recently celebrating their 11th anniversary in 2026 they continue to solidify their global influence highlighted by their historic appointment as UNESCO's youth goodwill ambassadors. Even amid some members fulfilling their military service and pursuing individual activities they relentlessly push musical boundaries. Forming new groups like the sub-unit V8 featuring The8 and Vernon proves they are firmly positioned as both the undisputed present and the exciting future of K-pop.

Agency and Official Links

Agency PLEDIS Entertainment (HYBE LABELS)

Official Website https://www.pledis.co.kr/artist/detail/seventeen/

Official Social Media Channels

YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/pledis17

X (Twitter) https://x.com/pledis_17

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/saythename_17/

Weverse https://weverse.io/seventeen

Member Profiles

S.COUPS

Real Name: Choi Seungcheol 

Position: General Leader, Hip-hop Team Leader

JEONGHAN

Real Name: Yoon Jeonghan 

Position: Vocal Team

JOSHUA

Real Name: Hong Jisoo 

Position: Vocal Team

JUN

Real Name: Wen Junhui 

Position: Performance Team

HOSHI

Real Name: Kwon Soonyoung 

Position: Performance Team Leader

WONWOO

Real Name: Jeon Wonwoo 

Position: Hip-hop Team

WOOZI

Real Name: Lee Jihoon 

Position: Vocal Team Leader, Producer

THE 8

Real Name: Xu Minghao 

Position: Performance Team

MINGYU

Real Name: Kim Mingyu 

Position: Hip-hop Team

DK

Real Name: Lee Seokmin 

Position: Vocal Team Main Vocalist

SEUNGKWAN

Real Name: Boo Seungkwan 

Position: Vocal Team Main Vocalist

VERNON

Real Name: Hansol Vernon Chwe 

Position: Hip-hop Team

DINO

Real Name: Lee Chan 

Position: Performance Team

Musical Characteristics and Sub-units

The musical identity of SEVENTEEN can be perfectly summarized by the powerful keyword of self-production. Led by Woozi who has been heavily in charge of producing their albums since debut and Hoshi who masterminds their performance creation all members are deeply involved in songwriting and choreography. This level of unwavering dedication has been a decisive factor in cementing their authenticity as true artists rather than manufactured idols. Their early musical style often defined by its refreshing energy has gracefully matured into deeper and highly sophisticated sounds with each consecutive album release.

Another formidable strength lies in their organically connected three core sub-units. The Hip-hop Team consisting of S.COUPS, Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon delivers trendy rapping and weighty messages. The Vocal Team featuring Woozi, Jeonghan, Joshua, DK, and Seungkwan anchors their songs with emotional voices and incredible vocal prowess. The Performance Team uniting Hoshi, Jun, The8, and Dino completes the group's signature razor-sharp choreography and highly artistic stage compositions. Furthermore through diverse combinations like BSS, Jeonghan X Wonwoo, and the newly introduced 2026 unit V8 they endlessly expand their boundless artistic spectrum.
Major Achievements and Activities

Debuting as what many called a brilliant miracle from a small agency SEVENTEEN is now the undisputed protagonist of monumental records that will permanently go down in K-pop history. Starting with sweeping rookie awards right after their debut they have consistently broken their own records in album sales earning the ultimate icon of career-highs. Masterpiece albums like FML and SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN have sold millions of copies proving the immense and unrivaled firepower of their global fandom CARAT.

Beyond their strictly musical achievements they exert a massively positive influence across various meaningful fields. Actively serving as UNESCO youth goodwill ambassadors they deliver messages of hope to the youth worldwide and practice highly meaningful philanthropy every year on their debut anniversary. Having swept grand prizes and best performance awards at numerous prestigious global music ceremonies they maintain the absolute dignity of top-tier artists in 2026 delivering flawless dome and Asian tours even while some members proudly carry out their military duties.

The Archive: Hits and Works

2015

1st Mini Album 17 CARAT Title Track: Adore U 2nd Mini Album BOYS BE Title Track: Mansae

2016

1st Studio Album FIRST 'LOVE & LETTER' Title Track: Pretty U 1st Studio Album Repackage Love & Letter Repackage Album Title Track: VERY NICE 3rd Mini Album Going Seventeen Title Track: BOOMBOOM

2017

4th Mini Album Al1 Title Track: Don't Wanna Cry 2nd Studio Album TEEN, AGE Title Track: CLAP

2018

Special Album DIRECTOR'S CUT Title Track: THANKS 5th Mini Album YOU MAKE MY DAY Title Track: Oh My!

2019

6th Mini Album YOU MADE MY DAWN Title Track: Home 3rd Studio Album An Ode Title Track: Fear

2020

7th Mini Album Heng:garae Title Track: Left & Right Special Album ; [Semicolon] Title Track: HOME;RUN

2021

8th Mini Album Your Choice Title Track: Ready to love 9th Mini Album Attacca Title Track: Rock with you

2022

4th Studio Album Face the Sun Title Track: HOT 4th Studio Album Repackage SECTOR 17 Title Track: _WORLD

2023

10th Mini Album FML Title Tracks: Super, F*ck My Life 11th Mini Album SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN Title Track: God of Music

2024

Best Album 17 IS RIGHT HERE Title Track: MAESTRO 12th Mini Album SPILL THE FEELS Title Track: LOVE, MONEY, FAME

2025

5th Studio Album HAPPY BURSTAY 10th Anniversary Album

2026

Unit V8 (THE 8, VERNON) Debut Album and Live Tour Scheduled




This profile information is updated regularly as new information becomes available.