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Mingyu (SEVENTEEN (세븐틴)) — Hip-hop Unit

Mingyu (김민규 (Kim Mingyu)) · Hip-hop Unit of SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) · 187cm · MBTI: ESFJ · Mingyu is SEVENTEEN's tall, handsom…

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Mingyu is SEVENTEEN's tall, handsome golden retriever — energetic, clumsy, and overwhelmingly likeable. Despite being the group's visual, he is completely without pretension and is happiest when eating, cooking, or hanging out with his members. His friendship with Wonwoo (the Meanie duo) is beloved.

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Real Name

김민규 (Kim Mingyu)

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Position

Hip-hop Unit · Lead Rapper · Visual

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Birthday

April 6, 1997 (age 28)

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Nationality

Korean

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Height

187cm

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MBTI

ESFJ

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Fan Nickname

"Mingyuuuu, Golden Retriever, Chef Mingyu"

🎨 Hobbies & Interests

요리 (팀 내 담당 셰프 수준)반려견 Mickey와 시간 보내기운동 및 헬스먹방·맛집 탐방사진 촬영

⭐ Favorites

food: 삼겹살, 본인이 만든 파스타color: 그레이, 블랙season: 봄number: 184 (키에서 비롯된 별명)animal: 강아지 (Mickey)

🎤 Solo Activities

MEANIE 유닛 (Wonwoo와) — 'Bittersweet'솔로 작사·랩 파트 참여패션 화보 및 브랜드 협업요리 예능 출연

🤝 Close Group Members

Wonwoo (MEANIE 듀오 — 가장 친한 멤버)S.COUPS (힙합 유닛 동료)DK (활달한 성격 케미)

🌟 Celebrity Friends

안양 출신 연예인들모델·패션 업계 인맥 (비주얼 활동으로 형성)

👨‍👩‍👧 Family

경기도 안양 출신으로 어린 시절부터 키가 크고 눈에 띄는 외모로 주목을 받았다. 부모님이 이른 스카우트를 승낙해 어린 나이에 연습생 생활을 시작했다.

Closest family member: 어머니 — 어머니의 요리 솜씨를 이어받아 요리에 관심을 갖게 됐다고 밝힌 바 있다.

⏮ Before Debut

경기도 안양 출신으로 어린 나이에 길거리 스카우트를 통해 PLEDIS 연습생이 됐다. 탁월한 외모와 빠른 성장 속도로 데뷔 멤버로 낙점됐으며, 연습 기간 내내 랩·보컬·퍼포먼스를 고르게 연마했다.

Other Members

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S.Coups

Jeonghan

Joshua

Jun

Hoshi

Wonwoo

Woozi

The8

Mingyu

Seungkwan

Vernon

Dino

Why Fans Love Mingyu

Mingyu has captured hearts worldwide. Here's what fans consistently highlight:

·Tall (184cm) and classically handsome but genuinely dorky and clumsy
·Cooking skills — frequently shows off in behind-the-scenes content
·His relationship with Wonwoo (Meanie duo) is one of K-pop's great friendships
·Puppy energy despite the model-level visuals — zero arrogance

Words That Moved Fans

Mingyu is known for heartfelt statements. These quotes are frequently shared across fan communities:

·""I just want to eat and be with my members.""
·""Wonwoo is my best friend.""

Mingyu's Memes & Iconic Moments

Every beloved idol develops their own meme legacy. Here are Mingyu's most iconic moments in CARAT fan culture:

·**Clumsy Mingyu**: Mingyu is perpetually spilling things, bumping into furniture, or dropping items despite being one of the most physically capable members.
·**Meanie Duo**: Mingyu (Meanie) + Wonwoo. Their complementary personalities — loud golden retriever + quiet cat — create endless content.
·Cooking show content showing genuine talent in the kitchen
·Meanie unit releases always trending in multiple countries

Fun Facts About Mingyu

Here are some lesser-known facts that even dedicated CARAT might not know:

·Was scouted at a very young age due to his looks and height
·Is an excellent cook and has prepared meals for members many times
·Grew up in Anyang, Gyeonggi-do
·His dog (Mickey) is extremely famous among fans

Mingyu as Your Bias

If Mingyu has become your bias (favorite member), welcome to the club! Their MBTI is ESFJ, which fans say perfectly describes their personality. Here's how to dive deeper:

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Follow their content
Watch their individual Vlogs, solo performances, and variety show cuts on YouTube.
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Check solo projects
Mingyu has MEANIE 유닛 (Wonwoo와) — 'Bittersweet' worth exploring.
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Join fan communities
Search "Mingyu" on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Reddit for dedicated fan content.
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Learn the lore
Understanding their journey from trainee to idol adds emotional depth to your fandom experience.