SEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN is a thirteen-member boy group under Pledis Entertainment (now part of HYBE) who debuted on May 26, 2015. Their name comes from the formula "13 members + 3 units + 1 group = 17." The three units — Hip-Hop, Vocal, and Performance — each have distinct creative roles, and the group is renowned as one of K-pop's most fully "self-produced" acts: member Woozi writes and produces virtually all of their music, while Hoshi choreographs their performances. SEVENTEEN set the record for best first-week K-pop album sales at the time with 4.5 million copies for FML (2023), and were the first K-pop act to perform at the UK's Glastonbury Festival (2024).

SEVENTEEN's 13 members are divided into three creative units. 🎤 【Hip-Hop Unit】 🎤 S.Coups (Choi Seungcheol / Aug 8, 1995 · Seoul) — Group Leader The overall group leader who unites all 13 members with strong leadership and charisma. 🎤 Wonwoo (Jeon Wonwoo / Jul 17, 1996 · Guri, Gyeonggi) Known for his deep voice and intellectual image. A rapper with standout songwriting ability. 🎤 Mingyu (Kim Mingyu / Apr 6, 1997 · Busan) 192 cm tall with striking visuals matched by strong rap skills. Active as a brand ambassador. 🎤 Vernon (Chwe Hansol / Feb 18, 1998 · New York, USA) Korean-American born in New York. Brings a fresh, instinctive rapping style shaped by both Korean and American musical influences. 🎵 【Vocal Unit】 🎤 Woozi (Lee Jihoon / Nov 22, 1996 · Gwangyang, South Jeolla) Vocal unit leader and SEVENTEEN's chief songwriter-producer. Writes, composes, and arranges nearly every SEVENTEEN track — one of the most prolific idol producers in K-pop history. 🎤 Jeonghan (Yoon Jeonghan / Oct 4, 1995 · Seoul) Famed for his clear, delicate vocal tone. Widely regarded as one of K-pop's most naturally gifted vocalists. 🎤 Joshua (Hong Jisoo / Dec 30, 1995 · Los Angeles, California) Korean-American. Also known for his acoustic guitar skills and a calm, gentle presence. 🎤 DK (Lee Seokmin / Feb 18, 1997 · Incheon) Main vocalist of the vocal unit, known for powerful high notes and bright, energetic stage presence. 🎤 Seungkwan (Boo Seungkwan / Jan 16, 1998 · Jeju Island) Combines emotional vocal delivery with outstanding variety show talent. Beloved for his humor and sincerity. 💃 【Performance Unit】 💃 Hoshi (Kwon Soonyoung / Jun 15, 1996 · Anyang, Gyeonggi) Performance unit leader and SEVENTEEN's main choreographer. Creates all of the group's signature choreography; considered one of the world's top idol dancers. 💃 Jun (Wen Junhui / Jun 10, 1996 · Zhejiang, China) Chinese member known for graceful, expressive dancing and artistic stage presence. 💃 The8 (Xu Minghao / Nov 7, 1997 · Zhejiang, China) Chinese member skilled in urban and popping dance styles; also contributes to choreography creation. 💃 Dino (Lee Chan / Feb 11, 1999 · Gunpo, Gyeonggi) — Maknae The youngest member. Inspired by Michael Jackson, his unique dance style sets him apart from debut day.

SEVENTEEN's journey to debut began in 2013 when Pledis Entertainment launched Seventeen TV, a YouTube series documenting their trainees' preparation. In May 2015, MBC aired Seventeen Project: Big Debut Plan, a reality program leading up to their official debut showcase on May 26, 2015, followed by the EP 17 Carat on May 29. What made SEVENTEEN unusual from the start was their self-production model. Woozi handles all songwriting, composition, and arrangement. Hoshi creates all choreography with the performance unit. Other members attend album production meetings and have genuine creative input — not just advisory roles. Their debut EP 17 Carat became the longest-charting K-pop album of 2015 in the US and the only rookie album named in Billboard's "10 Best K-Pop Albums of 2015." From there, SEVENTEEN grew methodically into one of K-pop's biggest acts, culminating in FML (2023) selling 4.5 million copies in its first week — a record for K-pop at the time.

🎵 17 Carat (2015.05.29) — Debut EP Tracks: Adore U · Shining Diamond | Billboard's Best K-Pop Albums of 2015 (only rookie) 🎵 Al1 (2017.05.22) — EP Title: Al1 (Mansae) | 330,000+ copies; self-production model recognized internationally 🎵 You Make My Day (2018.07.16) — EP Title: Getting Closer | First platinum-certified domestic K-pop EP 🎵 Heng:garæ (2020.06.22) — EP Title: Left & Right | 1M+ copies within one week of release 🎵 Face the Sun (2022.05.26) — 4th Studio Album Title: HOT | #1 South Korea · 2M+ copies 🎵 FML (2023.04.24) — EP Title: MAESTRO | 4.5M first-week sales (K-pop record at the time) · IFPI 2023 Global #2 best-selling album · 2023 MAMA Album of the Year 🎵 Seventeenth Heaven (2023.10.23) — EP Title: God of Music | 5.2M pre-orders (K-pop record) · 2024 MAMA Album of the Year 🎵 Spill the Feels (2024.10.14) — EP Title: Spill the Feels

🏆 2019 Asia Artist Awards — Album of the Year (An Ode) 🏆 2020 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards — Prime Minister's Commendation 🏆 2023 MAMA Awards — Album of the Year (FML) 🏆 2023 MAMA Awards — Artist of the Year 🏆 2024 MAMA Awards — Album of the Year (Seventeenth Heaven) 🏆 2025 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards — Presidential Commendation Billboard Best K-Pop Albums 2015 (only rookie) · FML first-week 4.5M (K-pop record at the time) · Seventeenth Heaven 5.2M pre-orders (K-pop record) · First K-pop act at Glastonbury Festival, UK (June 28, 2024) · First K-pop group to headline Lollapalooza Berlin (September 8, 2024) · US stadium debut at BMO Stadium, Los Angeles (November 9, 2024)

Fandom Name: Carat (캐럿) Carat was officially announced on February 14, 2016 at a concert. The name references the diamond measurement unit, inspired by their debut EP 17 Carat and its track "Shining Diamond." SEVENTEEN are the diamonds; Carats are the precious fans who give those diamonds their value — together, they shine brighter. Official Lightstick: Carat Bong — a diamond-shaped lightstick reflecting the fandom's gem-inspired identity.