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Joshua (SEVENTEEN (세븐틴)) — Vocal Unit

Joshua (홍지수 (Hong Jisoo)) · Vocal Unit of SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) · 178cm · MBTI: INFP · The Los Angeles-raised member who bri…

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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.

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Real Name

홍지수 (Hong Jisoo)

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Position

Vocal Unit · Vocalist

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Birthday

December 30, 1995 (age 30)

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Nationality

Korean-American

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Height

178cm

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MBTI

INFP

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Fan Nickname

"Joshie, Shua, LA Boy"

🎨 Hobbies & Interests

기타 연주 및 작곡독서영화 감상드라이브요리

⭐ Favorites

food: 파스타, 피자 (미국식)color: 베이지, 브라운season: 봄number: 7music_genre: 어쿠스틱, 인디 팝

🎤 Solo Activities

BSS(BooSeokSoon) 유닛 — 'Fighting' 등 히트 싱글솔로 기타 어쿠스틱 커버 및 위버스 라이브해외 팬 대상 영어 인터뷰 진행

🤝 Close Group Members

Vernon (두 명 모두 미국에서 성장한 공통점)Seungkwan (BSS 유닛 동료)DK (BSS 유닛 동료, 자주 붙어 다님)

🌟 Celebrity Friends

재미교포 커뮤니티 인맥타 소속사 해외 출신 멤버들

👨‍👩‍👧 Family

LA 교포 가정 출신으로 부모님이 한국계 미국인이다. 어린 시절부터 교회 활동과 한인 커뮤니티 행사에 적극 참여했으며, 이를 통해 한국 문화와 영어 양쪽을 자연스럽게 습득했다.

Closest family member: 어머니 — 미국에서 한국 연예계로 아들을 지원하는 것을 두려워하지 않았고, 해외 팬미팅 때도 종종 방문한다고 알려져 있다.

⏮ Before Debut

미국 LA에서 한인 교회 행사 중 PLEDIS 관계자에게 스카우트됐다. 한국어가 완전히 능숙하지 않은 상태로 한국에 건너와 연습생 생활을 시작했으며, 짧은 시간 내 한국어를 유창하게 습득해 주변을 놀라게 했다.

Other Members

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S.Coups

Jeonghan

Joshua

Jun

Hoshi

Wonwoo

Woozi

The8

Mingyu

Seungkwan

Vernon

Dino

Why Fans Love Joshua

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

·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

Words That Moved Fans

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

·""Seventeen, fighting!""
·""Home is where my people are.""

Joshua's Memes & Iconic Moments

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

·**Soft Joshua Hours**: Joshua's gentle demeanor and guitar-playing make him the subject of 'soft hours' content constantly. He embodies peaceful energy.
·Guitar covers going viral on Weverse and YouTube
·His English interviews showing genuine warmth and thoughtfulness

Fun Facts About Joshua

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

·Grew up in Los Angeles, California
·Was scouted at a Korean-American event in LA
·Plays guitar and has released solo acoustic content
·Close friendship with Vernon (both LA-raised)

Joshua as Your Bias

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