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

Vernon (최한솔 (Chwe Hansol)) · Hip-hop Unit of SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) · 180cm · MBTI: ISFP · Vernon is SEVENTEEN's cool, half-A…

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Vernon is SEVENTEEN's cool, half-American rapper known for his stunning visuals, effortless charisma on stage, and surprisingly meme-able off-stage demeanor. He looks like he stepped out of a movie poster but in real life is goofy and says unexpectedly deep or random things.

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Real Name

최한솔 (Chwe Hansol)

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Position

Hip-hop Unit · Rapper

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Birthday

February 18, 1998 (age 28)

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Nationality

Korean-American

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Height

180cm

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MBTI

ISFP

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Fan Nickname

"Hansol, Vernie, Manhwa Character"

🎨 Hobbies & Interests

음악 감색 및 가사 쓰기철학적 사색 (멤버들에게 유명)영어·한국어 문학 읽기스케이트보드영화·다큐멘터리 감상

⭐ Favorites

food: 버거, 피자 (미국식 푸드 선호)color: 블랙, 다크 그린season: 가을number: 18 (DK와 같은 생일 월일)music_genre: Hip-hop, Alternative R&B

🎤 Solo Activities

BSS(BooSeokSoon) 유닛 — 'Fighting' 등솔로 랩 트랙 참여힙합 유닛 서브 랩 파트 담당영어 인터뷰 및 글로벌 미디어 대응

🤝 Close Group Members

Joshua (둘 다 영어권 배경 공유, 오래된 우정)Seungkwan (BSS 유닛 동료)DK (BSS 유닛 동료, 가장 많이 붙어 다니는 셋)

🌟 Celebrity Friends

서울 국제학교 동문 연예인들한미 혼혈 문화계 인사들

👨‍👩‍👧 Family

한국인 아버지와 미국인 어머니 사이에서 서울에서 태어나 자랐다. 어린 시절부터 한국어와 영어 이중 언어 환경에서 성장했으며, 국제학교를 다니며 다문화적 정체성을 형성했다.

Closest family member: 어머니 — 미국인 어머니의 개방적이고 자유로운 양육 방식이 그의 철학적이고 독립적인 성격에 영향을 줬다고 알려져 있다.

⏮ Before Debut

서울 출신으로 한국인 아버지와 미국인 어머니 사이에서 태어났다. 10살 무렵 길거리에서 PLEDIS 관계자에게 스카우트됐으며, 국제학교 재학 중 연습생 생활을 병행했다. 어린 나이에 합류해 SEVENTEEN과 함께 성장한 멤버 중 하나다.

Other Members

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S.Coups

Jeonghan

Joshua

Jun

Hoshi

Wonwoo

Woozi

The8

Mingyu

Seungkwan

Vernon

Dino

Why Fans Love Vernon

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

·Mixed Korean-American visuals — described as looking like a manhwa character
·Deep, smooth rap voice with natural flow
·His 'random deep thoughts' have become a fan staple — he says unexpectedly profound things
·Low-key, cool persona contrasted with genuine warmth toward members

Words That Moved Fans

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

·""I want to be a good influence.""
·""Sometimes I just think about the universe and it's crazy.""

Vernon's Memes & Iconic Moments

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

·**Vernon's Deep Thoughts**: Vernon delivers unexpectedly philosophical statements in casual contexts. Fans screenshot and share these because they're either genuinely wise or wonderfully random.
·His face being caught mid-interview at perfect angles — screenshot compilations go viral
·BSS (BooSeokSoon) unit releases trending globally

Fun Facts About Vernon

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

·Mother is American, father is Korean
·Was scouted on the street at age 10
·Went to an international school in Seoul
·Part of the BSS (BooSeokSoon) unit with Seungkwan and DK

Vernon as Your Bias

If Vernon has become your bias (favorite member), welcome to the club! Their MBTI is ISFP, 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
Vernon has BSS(BooSeokSoon) 유닛 — 'Fighting' 등 worth exploring.
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Join fan communities
Search "Vernon" 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.