Wonwoo (SEVENTEEN) Profile

• BIOGRAPHY
• SEVENTEEN
• JEONGHAN X WONWOO
• DISCOGRAPHY
• FILMOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY
• ILLUSTRATION
• FUN FACTS
• OUR FAVOURITE PERFORMANCE

BIOGRAPHY

Jeon Wonwoo was born on July 17, 1996, in Changwon, South Korea. He attended the School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA), graduating in 2015. He later enrolled at the Hanyang University Institute for Future Talents, where he studied applied music (K-pop department).

In his third year of middle school, after moving to Seoul, he started taking guitar lessons. At first, he only auditioned for Pledis Entertainment to gain experience, but surprisingly passed. Initially trained as a singer, people noticed that his deep voice suited rapping well. This led him to explore hip-hop, become known as a rapper, and eventually join SEVENTEEN's hip-hop team.

SEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN is a South Korean boy group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2015. Known as “self-producing idols,” the 13-member group has captivated fans worldwide with their exceptional talent, unique concepts, and dynamic performances. SEVENTEEN is split into three specialized units: hip-hop, vocal, and performance. This blend of styles sets them apart in the K-pop industry.

Since debuting with “17 Carat,” the group has consistently released albums and singles that topped the charts. They're known for hits like "Very Nice," "Don't Wanna Cry," and "Super." SEVENTEEN's members write and choreograph much of their own music and performances, a testament to their strong teamwork and creativity.

As cultural icons, SEVENTEEN have won numerous awards, including daesangs, and held sold-out concerts around the world. With their innovative approach and relentless creativity, they continue to shape the future of K-pop. Here are some of their biggest achievements:

• 2015: SEVENTEEN was the only rookie group to sell more than 100,000 copies with their debut album “17 Carat.”
• 2015: SEVENTEEN ranked 18th on Billboard's “21 Under 21.” They were the only K-pop group listed in 2015.
• 2016: SEVENTEEN won several “Best New Artist” awards, including at the Seoul Music Awards, Golden Disc Awards, and Gaon Chart Music Awards.
• 2017: SEVENTEEN became the second K-pop group ever to debut on Billboard's “Social 50 Chart.”
• 2017: SEVENTEEN was the second most-mentioned artist on Twitter in 2017.
• 2018: SEVENTEEN's "Don't Wanna Cry" was their first music video to reach 100 million views.
• 2018: SEVENTEEN reached number one on the “Melon Real-Time” chart for the first time with "Thanks."
• 2018: SEVENTEEN debuted in Japan with the mini album “We Make You,” reaching number two on the “Oricon Album Chart” with 95,747 copies sold on the first day.
• 2019: SEVENTEEN ranked second among boy groups with the highest sales figures.
• 2019: SEVENTEEN won their first daesang, “Album of The Year,” at the “Asia Artist Awards” for “An Ode.”
• 2019: SEVENTEEN was ranked number one on Billboard critics' list of “Best K-Pop Albums” of 2019.
• 2020: SEVENTEEN became the second group to sell more than 1 million copies of an album in its first week on Hanteo, with “Henggarae.”
• 2020: SEVENTEEN broke the Backstreet Boys' 12-year-old record in Japan by topping the “Oricon Weekly Charts” two weeks in a row.
• 2020: For the first time in 22 years, three artists sold more than 1 million albums in the same month, and SEVENTEEN was one of them.
• 2021: SEVENTEEN became the sixth most-streamed idol group in Melon's history.
• 2021: SEVENTEEN became the second idol boy group to place a song in the top 20 of the “Melon Daily Chart.”
• 2022: SEVENTEEN was the first K-pop act to win “Best New” and “Best Push” at the MTV European Music Awards.
• 2023: “FML” became the most pre-ordered K-pop album of all time.
• 2023: SEVENTEEN sold out tickets to 23 concerts in 2023, drawing over 800,000 fans in person and 270,000 online viewers — more than 1 million viewers in total.
• 2023: In November 2023, SEVENTEEN made history with a performance at UNESCO in Paris, expanding the global #GoingTogether education campaign, which promotes mutual learning and solidarity.
• 2024: SEVENTEEN won “Album of The Year (Daesang)” and “Artist of The Year (Daesang)” at the MAMA Awards.
• 2024: “SPILL THE FEELS” broke the record for first-day sales in 2024 with 2,494,180 copies sold on release day.

Wonwoo is one of the group's main visuals.

In 2015, Jeon Wonwoo debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group SEVENTEEN with the mini album “17 Carat” on May 26. Within the 13-member group, he was chosen as a member of the hip-hop unit, where he showcased his deep rap style. Since his debut, Wonwoo has actively contributed to songwriting and has been involved in the creation of over 35 songs, most of which were performed by the hip-hop unit. His lyrics are often shaped by introspective themes, reflecting his poetic and thoughtful approach to music.

In March 2019, he donated personal items to an auction benefiting the Nabiya Cat Shelter, an animal welfare organization in Seoul. In 2022, he supported the shelter again, once more showing his love for animals.

Also in 2022, Wonwoo released a heartfelt cover of IU's song „Knees“, which he dedicated to his late mother. The cover was highly praised for its emotional depth and revealed a softer, more vulnerable side of him as an artist.

In 2024, Wonwoo and his SEVENTEEN bandmate Jeonghan debuted as the group's second official subunit, named “Jeonghan X Wonwoo” (JxW). They released the single album “This Man,” which included three songs, among them „Leftover“, Wonwoo's first commercially released solo song. With this project, he was able to demonstrate his musical versatility by combining his introspective songwriting style with new vocal and rap approaches, further cementing his artistic growth.

JEONGHAN X WONWOO

“Jeonghan X Wonwoo” (JxW) is the second subunit of the South Korean boy group SEVENTEEN, following BSS. Formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2024, the duo consists of Jeonghan and Wonwoo. They debuted on June 17, 2024, with the single album “This Man,” which included three songs, among them „Last Night“. The album sold 530,000 copies on its first day and reached 787,046 copies sold within its first week.

Even before their official debut, Jeonghan and Wonwoo were featured in Dispatch Korea's Dicon series in December 2023 with a photo book titled „Just Two of Us“. After their debut, they appeared on the cover of the June issue of Allure Korea and performed „Last Night“ at SEVENTEEN's 8th fan meeting in July 2024.

In September 2024, Jeonghan began his mandatory military service, temporarily pausing his activities with both SEVENTEEN and JxW.

DISCOGRAPHY

YEAR	SONG/ ALBUM
2021	"Bittersweet" (with Mingyu, featuring Lee Hi)
2022	“Knees” (IU Cover)
2024	This Man (single album)

FILMOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY

YEAR	TITLE
2012	NU'EST - "Face" (Music Video)
2012	Hello Venus - "Venus" (Music Video)
2014	Orange Caramel - "My Copycat" (Music Video)

ILLUSTRATION

In November 2022, Wonwoo was unveiled as the new exclusive model for South Korean cosmetics brand Huxley. In June 2023, he appeared for the first time on the cover of Japanese fashion magazine Men's Non-no alongside his SEVENTEEN member DK. The duo was later featured in further issues showcasing their fashion. Wonwoo also appeared on the magazine's July 2024 cover, this time alongside Jeonghan, to promote “This Man.” In September 2023, he attended the opening of Burberry's new pop-up store in Seoul.

In March 2024, Wonwoo attended an event by luxury luggage brand Rimowa in Seoul. In April, he was announced as the new global model for South Korean cosmetics brand The Face Shop. A few months later, in June, Wonwoo, along with SEVENTEEN's S.Coups and Vernon, was named a global brand ambassador for Chitato, an Indonesian snack brand from Indofood.

FUN FACTS

• People often say Wonwoo looks sexy when he's tired.
• He's introverted. He prefers staying home, reading books, or playing games.
• Wonwoo sees himself as the 3rd or 4th most attractive in the group. He says S.Coups is the most handsome to him, because he's very masculine and shows great leadership. Wonwoo admires him for that.
• Wonwoo considers himself the smartest member of SEVENTEEN.
• Wonwoo writes his own lyrics, depending on his feelings or what's happening in society.
• Wonwoo's role models are Lupe Fiasco and Tablo. He loves writing lyrics and draws inspiration from them.
• A movie that made him cry is “Avengers: Endgame.”

OUR FAVOURITE PERFORMANCE

Wonwoo, a member of SEVENTEEN, is a versatile artist known for his exceptional rapping, captivating stage presence, and thoughtful personality. His intelligence, love of literature, and commitment to personal growth make him a relatable and inspiring figure. With a combination of talent, charisma, and depth, Wonwoo continues to leave a lasting impression on SEVENTEEN and their fans, the CARATs.

Sources: Social media channels of Seventeen & Wonwoo, Youtube, kmca, Billboard, Circle Chart, Pledis Entertainment, Hybe Corporation