Seventeen, written as 세븐틴 in Korean and with the acronym SVT, is an internationally recognized South Korean K-pop boy band.
The name Seventeen represents the number, which is the result of the addition of 13 members + 3 units + 1 group (13+3+ 1 = 17).
Seventeen was formed by Pledis Entertainment (a music label company) with its 13 official members:
- S.Coups
- Jeonghan
- Joshua
- Jun
- Hoshi
- Wonwoo
- Woozi
- DK
- Mingyu
- The8
- Seungkwan
- Vernon
- Dino
They debuted on May 26, 2015, with the EP (Extended Play) “17 Carat.”
According to Billboard, 17 Carat became the longest-charting K-pop album and ranked in the list of “10 Best K-Pop Albums of 2015.” It sits very comfortably at the 9th spot.
Now, let’s talk about how old the seventeen members are, their debut ages, dates of birth, birthdays, and their Korean ages.
Current Seventeen Members Age: Oldest – Youngest
| Seventeen Member | Current Age | Date of Birth |
|---|---|---|
| S.Coups | 28 years old | August 8, 1995 |
| Jeonghan | 28 years old | October 4, 1995 |
| Joshua | 28 years old | December 30, 1995 |
| Jun | 27 years old | June 10, 1996 |
| Hoshi | 27 years old | June 15, 1996 |
| Wonwoo | 27 years old | July 17, 1996 |
| Woozi | 27 years old | November 22, 1996 |
| DK | 26 years old | February 18, 1997 |
| Mingyu | 26 years old | April 6, 1997 |
| The8 | 26 years old | November 7, 1997 |
| Seungkwan | 26 years old | January 16, 1998 |
| Vernon | 26 years old | February 18, 1998 |
| Dino | 25 years old | February 11, 1999 |
The Korean Age Of The Members In Seventeen
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- S.Coups is 30 years old.
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- Jeonghan is 30 years old.
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- Joshua is 30 years old.
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- Jun is 29 years old.
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- Hoshi is 29 years old.
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- Wonwoo is 29 years old.
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- Woozi is 29 years old.
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- DK is 28 years old.
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- Mingyu is 28 years old.
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- The8 is 28 years old.
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- Seungkwan is 27 years old.
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- Vernon is 27 years old.
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- Dino is 26 years old.
S.Coups
Choi Seung Cheol (Korean: 최승철) is the eldest member of Seventeen and goes by his stage name S.Coups.
He was born on August 8, 1995, in Daegu, South Korea. Currently, he is 28 years old internationally and 30 years old in Korea.
S.Coups is in the hip-hop unit and is the main rapper and leader of Seventeen.
S.Coups joined Pledis Entertainment in 2010 as a trainee and practiced for 6 years before his final debut with the Seventeen.
Jeonghan
He was born on October 4, 1995, in Seoul, South Korea, and is 28 years old as per international age and 30 years old as per Korean age.
He acts as the lead vocalist in the group and lies in the vocal unit. Also, he called it visual, meaning “to grab the audience’s attention on the stage.”
Jeonghan joined Pledis Entertainment in 2013 as a trainee and practiced for 2 years and 2 months before their debut.
Joshua
He was born on December 30, 1995, in California, United States. Currently, he is 28 years old internationally and 30 years old in Korea.
He’s in the vocal unit of the group and acts as a vocalist. Joshua joined Pledis Entertainment in 2013 and also trained for 2 years and 2 months.
Jun
He was born on June 10, 1996, in Guangdong, China. Currently, he is 27 years old internationally and 29 years old in Korea.
He is in the performance unit and has the position of lead dancer and sub-vocalist. He joined Pledis Entertainment and worked as a trainee for 2 years and 7 months.
Hoshi
He was born on June 15, 1996, in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and is currently 27 years old as per international age and 29 years old as per Korean age.
He lies in the performance team unit and is also the leader of it. He acts as a dancer, vocalist, and sub-rapper in the band.
Hoshi joined Pledis Entertainment in 2011 and worked as a trainee for almost 4 years before his final debut as one of the official members of Seventeen.
Wonwoo
He was born on July 17, 1996, in Changwon-si, South Korea, and is currently 27 years old as per international age and 29 years old as per Korean age.
He lies in the hip-hop unit of the group, where he acts as a rapper and sub-vocalist.
Wonwoo joined Pledis Entertainment in 2011 after passing the audition, where he was a trainee for 4 years before his final debut in 2015, as per Koreaboo.
Woozi
He was born on November 22, 1996, in Busan, South Korea, and is currently 27 years old as per international age and 29 years old as per Korean age.
He lives in the vocal unit, where he works as a vocalist, lyricist, producer, composer, and leader of the vocal team.
According to Koreaboo, Woozi joined Pledis Entertainment in 2010 and worked as a trainee for 5 years before his final debut.
DK
He was born on February 18, 1997, in Seoul, South Korea, and is 26 years old as per international age and 28 years old as per Korean age.
He is on the vocal team and acts as a vocalist. DK joined Pledis Entertainment and worked for 2 years and 7 months as a trainee.
Mingyu
He was born on April 6, 1997, in Seoul, South Korea, and is 26 years old as per international age and 28 years old as per Korean age.
He is a part of the hip-hop team unit, where he acts as the vocalist, rapper, and face of the group. He was a trainee for 4 years under Pledis Entertainment.
The8
He was born on November 7, 1997, in Liaoning, China, and is 23 years old as per international age and 28 years old as per Korean age.
He is part of the performance team and acts as a dancer and sub-vocalist.
The8 trained for 1 year and 5 months under Pledis Entertainment, which makes him the shortest trainee in the Seventeen band.
Seungkwan
He was born on January 16, 1998, in Busan, South Korea, and is 26 years old as per international age and 27 years old as per Korean age.
He is a part of the vocal team and acts as a vocalist. He was also trained under Pledis Entertainment for 3 years and 2 months until his final debut as a Seventeen member.
Vernon
He was born on February 18, 1998, in New York, United States, and is 26 years old as per international age and 27 years old as per Korean age.
He is a part of the hip-hop unit and acts as a rapper, visual, and sub-vocalist for Seventeen. He joined Pledis Entertainment as a trainee and practiced for 3 years and 3 months.
Dino
He was born on February 11, 1999, in Iksan-si, South Korea, and is 25 years old as per international age and 26 years old as per Korean age.
Dino is a part of the performance team and acts as a dancer. He is also referred to as “Maknae,” meaning the youngest in the group. He also trained under Pledis Entertainment for 3 years as a trainee.
FAQs
Who is the most popular Seventeen Member?
What inspired Seventeen’s unique group structure of having 13 members split into 3 units?
The structure of Seventeen was designed to showcase versatility and specialization within the group. By dividing the members into three units – Hip-Hop, Vocal, and Performance – each unit can focus on their specific area of expertise, allowing Seventeen to produce a diverse range of music and performances.
How does Seventeen contribute to the creation of their music and choreography?
Seventeen is known for their hands-on involvement in the creation of their music and choreography, setting them apart in the K-pop industry. Members like Woozi play a significant role in songwriting, composing, and producing their tracks, while Hoshi and other members of the Performance unit often contribute to choreography.
What global impact has Seventeen had since their debut?
Since their debut, Seventeen has significantly impacted the global music scene by contributing to the worldwide popularity of K-pop. They have cultivated a large international fanbase, known as “Carats,” and their music has resonated with audiences around the globe. Their tours have taken them to various continents, including North America, Asia, and Europe, helping to spread K-pop’s influence as a whole.
