SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) Members Guide

**S.COUPS** (최승철 (Choi Seungcheol)) serves as the group's Leader / Hip-hop Unit / Main Rapper. The dependable, warm-hearted leader who manages 12 other personalities. S.COUPS is known for his genuine care for members and fans, and his tendency to become emotional during meaningful moments. Fans affectionately call him a 'golden retriever' for his loyal, friendly energy. Fans affectionately call them "Seungcheol-ie, Cheol, Golden Retriever Leader". Fan Highlights: Tired Leader — Managing 12 chaotic members means S.COUPS often looks perpetually exhausted in behind-the-scenes content. Fans find this deeply relatable.

• ·Charm Points: Dimple that appears when he smiles — very endearing | Genuine emotional openness — not afraid to cry or express care | Strong, dependable presence that anchors the group | Loves his cat (Nal-ssi) and frequently shares cat content
• ·Famous Quote: ""I want to be a leader who can be a strength to the members.""
• ·Was a PLEDIS trainee from the beginning — one of the longest-tenured trainees
• ·Has a very close friendship with NU'EST's Ren and other PLEDIS artists

**Jeonghan** (윤정한 (Yoon Jeonghan)) serves as the group's Vocal Unit / Vocalist. Jeonghan is the group's mischievous, silver-tongued charmer — known for effortlessly manipulating situations to his advantage. He looks angelic but has legendary cunning. Fans describe him as a man who always wins at games because he bends the rules so cleverly everyone laughs. Fans affectionately call them "Hannie, Angel (ironic), The Schemer". Fan Highlights: Devil in Angel's clothing — Jeonghan looks sweet and innocent but is notorious for schemes. Fans say he is the most dangerous member despite the angelic face.. Yoon Jeonghan born on 10/4 angel — He frequently introduces himself this way in variety shows. The contrast between the angelic self-description and his actual behavior is the joke.

• ·Charm Points: Long hair era became iconic — when he had long hair he looked ethereal and otherworldly | Angelically beautiful face that makes his chaos more surprising | Expert at aegyo (cute behavior) and using it strategically | His voice is soft and smooth but he uses it with mischievous intent
• ·Famous Quote: ""Born on 10/04, angel sent from heaven.""
• ·Was born on 10/4 — he mentions this constantly
• ·Studied at Daejeon Arts High School

**Joshua** (홍지수 (Hong Jisoo)) serves as the group's Vocal Unit / Vocalist. The Los Angeles-raised member who brings an American sensibility to SEVENTEEN. Joshua is soft-spoken, incredibly polite, and known for his warm smile and gentle guitar playing. He radiates a calm, steady energy that makes him one of the most universally liked members. Fans affectionately call them "Joshie, Shua, LA Boy". Fan Highlights: Soft Joshua Hours — Joshua's gentle demeanor and guitar-playing make him the subject of 'soft hours' content constantly. He embodies peaceful energy.

• ·Charm Points: Perfect 'boy-next-door' from LA energy — genuine and unpretentious | Guitar skills showcased in unit songs and solo covers | Speaks Korean and English fluently — often bridges language gaps in interviews | His laugh and smile are described as 'healing' by fans
• ·Famous Quote: ""Seventeen, fighting!""
• ·Grew up in Los Angeles, California
• ·Was scouted at a Korean-American event in LA

**Jun** (문준휘 (Wen Junhui)) serves as the group's Performance Unit / Dancer / Vocalist. Jun is the elegant, classically trained Chinese member known for his Beijing opera and martial arts background. He has a somewhat reserved personality but displays unexpected humor in comfortable settings. His dance technique is notably graceful and precise. Fans affectionately call them "Junnie, Elegant Jun". Fan Highlights: Jun's Visual Moments — Random fancam close-ups of Jun go viral because his face from certain angles is considered impossibly beautiful.

• ·Charm Points: Beijing opera and martial arts training gives his dancing a unique quality not seen in K-pop | Incredibly handsome in a classic, refined way | His Chinese-language covers resonate deeply with Chinese fans | Quietly funny — his deadpan reactions to other members' chaos are gems
• ·Famous Quote: ""I want to show Chinese fans that I'm working hard for them.""
• ·Trained in Beijing opera as a child
• ·Was a child actor in Chinese productions

**Hoshi** (권순영 (Kwon Soonyoung)) serves as the group's Performance Unit Leader / Main Dancer / Choreographer. Hoshi is SEVENTEEN's powerhouse choreographer and performance unit leader — essentially the architect of their legendary synchronized dances. He is known for being hyper-energetic, passionate about performance to an almost obsessive degree, and having a tiger-eye charm that transforms completely when he performs. Fans affectionately call them "Hoshiboo, Tiger, 10:10". Fan Highlights: Tiger Eyes — Hoshi's intense gaze during performances. Fans screenshot and share these moments because the contrast with his puppy energy off-stage is stark.. 10:10 Hoshi — His eyes naturally sit at a 10:10 angle (like clock hands), considered uniquely attractive. He references it himself.

• ·Charm Points: Tiger eyes — his gaze during performance is intense and mesmerizing, fans call them 'tiger eyes' | Choreography genius — has created some of K-pop's most celebrated group dances | Explosive contrast between his playful off-stage personality and powerful performance persona | His '10:10 eyes' expression (eyes shaped like 10:10 on a clock) is a beloved expression
• ·Famous Quote: ""I want people to look at SEVENTEEN's performance and feel something.""
• ·Has been creating choreography since before debut
• ·Attended Seoul Arts High School — prestigious performing arts school

**Wonwoo** (전원우 (Jeon Wonwoo)) serves as the group's Hip-hop Unit / Lead Rapper. Wonwoo is the group's quiet, intellectual dark horse — his deep baritone voice, bookish personality, and sharp visuals make him unexpectedly popular. He often seems like he's half-asleep but delivers incredibly impactful rap verses and lyrics. Fans affectionately call them "Wonwoo-yah, Bookworm, Deep Voice". Fan Highlights: Wonwoo's Voice — His surprisingly deep voice for his age. New fans are always shocked when he speaks or raps for the first time.

• ·Charm Points: Deep, resonant voice that is very rare in K-pop | Bookish personality — always seen reading or recommending books to fans | Unexpectedly handsome when he actually looks at the camera — his gaze is intense | Low-key charisma that sneaks up on you
• ·Famous Quote: ""Reading is like breathing for me.""
• ·Extremely introverted — needs alone time to recharge
• ·Reads extensively and has a personal library

**Woozi** (이지훈 (Lee Jihoon)) serves as the group's Vocal Unit Leader / Main Vocalist / Producer / Composer. The tiny powerhouse who is actually responsible for much of what makes SEVENTEEN sound like SEVENTEEN. Woozi writes and produces the majority of SEVENTEEN's discography while also being their main vocalist. He is small in stature but absolutely commanding — his musical output is staggering. Fans affectionately call them "Jihoonie, Tiny Woozi, Vitamin W". Fan Highlights: Tiny Woozi Giant Talent — The smallest member who carries the musical identity of a 13-person group. The scale of the mismatch makes it both funny and impressive.. Woozi hitting members — Woozi has zero patience for members disturbing his work and is known to bop taller members on the head. He is unafraid of anyone despite being the smallest.

• ·Charm Points: Produces an enormous volume of music — has written/produced hundreds of songs for SEVENTEEN alone | His voice is surprisingly powerful for his small frame — crystal clear and emotional | The contrast between his tiny size and massive creative output is endlessly charming | Perfectionist who stays up all night working on music
• ·Famous Quote: ""Music is the language I understand best.""
• ·Has composed over 150 songs for SEVENTEEN and other artists
• ·Was part of Seventeen's pre-debut period on a survival show

**The8** (허명호 (Xu Minghao)) serves as the group's Performance Unit / Dancer / Vocalist / Rapper. The8 is the B-boy specialist of SEVENTEEN, with deep roots in hip-hop dance culture. He grew up in China as a street dancer and brings an authentic urban dance vocabulary that elevates SEVENTEEN's performance unit. He is known for being quietly confident and artistically adventurous. Fans affectionately call them "Minghao, B-boy King, The8". Fan Highlights: The8 B-boy Breakdown — Moments in performances where The8 unexpectedly goes into street dance mode. Fans catch these moments and they go viral every time.

• ·Charm Points: B-boy skills are world-class — his breaking and popping in performances stand out | Effortlessly cool aesthetic — his fashion sense is consistently ahead of the group | Soft-spoken but his dancing says everything | His Chinese-language fanbase is massive and deeply loyal
• ·Famous Quote: ""Dance is freedom.""
• ·Was a street dancer in Anqing, China before being scouted
• ·Speaks Mandarin, Korean, and some English

**Mingyu** (김민규 (Kim Mingyu)) serves as the group's Hip-hop Unit / Lead Rapper / Visual. 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. Fans affectionately call them "Mingyuuuu, Golden Retriever, Chef Mingyu". Fan Highlights: 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.

• ·Charm Points: 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
• ·Famous Quote: ""I just want to eat and be with my members.""
• ·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

**DK** (이석민 (Lee Seokmin)) serves as the group's Vocal Unit / Main Vocalist. DK is SEVENTEEN's sunshine — perpetually smiling, laughing, and doing his best to lighten any atmosphere. His powerful vocals are often contrasted with his endearingly goofy personality. He is considered by many to have the best raw vocal tone in the group. Fans affectionately call them "Seokminnie, DK, Sunshine Boy". Fan Highlights: DK's Laugh — His full-body, unrestrained laugh. It's so infectious that compilation videos of it are used as 'mood booster' content.

• ·Charm Points: One of K-pop's best male vocalists — powerful, warm tone | His laugh is so contagious that other members and fans cannot resist it | Sunshine character — genuinely seems to find everything funny and delightful | Passion for musical theater — frequently performs musical theater-style in concerts
• ·Famous Quote: ""Smiling is the best thing I can do.""
• ·Has a background in musical theater and studied it seriously
• ·His voice type is considered a lyric tenor

**Seungkwan** (최승관 (Boo Seungkwan)) serves as the group's Vocal Unit / Main Vocalist / MC. Seungkwan is SEVENTEEN's variety show master — quick-witted, fast-talking, and naturally hilarious. He is from Jeju Island and is proud of it. As a vocalist he can power through emotional ballads, but he is equally beloved for his comedy and his genuine care for fans. Fans affectionately call them "Seungkwannie, Boo, Jeju Boy". Fan Highlights: Jeju Boy — Seungkwan mentions Jeju Island so frequently and with such pride that it's become a defining trait. 'I'm from Jeju' is a meme.. Seungkwan MC Mode — When Seungkwan takes over running a segment or game, his MC mode activates and he is unstoppable — fast, funny, and in control.

• ·Charm Points: Fastest talking, most entertaining member in variety — his reactions are pure gold | From Jeju Island — brings up his Jeju heritage constantly and fans love it | Vocal emotion — when he performs slow songs, the emotional weight is intense | Friendship with DK and his relationship with Joshua is fan favorite content
• ·Famous Quote: ""I'm from Jeju!""
• ·Was discovered through a Jeju audition
• ·Mother is a renowned singer in Jeju — he comes from musical family

**Vernon** (최한솔 (Chwe Hansol)) serves as the group's Hip-hop Unit / Rapper. 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. Fans affectionately call them "Hansol, Vernie, Manhwa Character". Fan Highlights: 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.

• ·Charm Points: 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
• ·Famous Quote: ""I want to be a good influence.""
• ·Mother is American, father is Korean
• ·Was scouted on the street at age 10

**Dino** (이찬 (Lee Chan)) serves as the group's Performance Unit / Main Dancer / Maknae (Youngest). Dino is SEVENTEEN's youngest member who grew up essentially inside the group. Despite being the maknae, he has developed into one of the group's strongest performers, with dance skills particularly noted for their expressiveness. He idolized Michael Jackson as a child and it shows in his performance quality. Fans affectionately call them "Channie, Baby Dino, Little Michael". Fan Highlights: Baby Dino — As the youngest, he is called 'baby' and treated protectively by older members. The fact that he is now a fully grown adult does not stop this.

• ·Charm Points: Michael Jackson influence is visible in his performance — precise, expressive, dynamic | Baby of the group but performs with full professional maturity | Cute off-stage but powerful on-stage contrast | His dedication to performance improvement is noted by all members
• ·Famous Quote: ""Michael Jackson inspired me to dance.""
• ·Michael Jackson is his idol — he has studied his catalog extensively
• ·Was the last member to join SEVENTEEN officially