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Director's Cut (Seventeen Album)
''Teen, Age'' (stylized in all caps) is the second studio album by South Korean boy group Seventeen. It was released on November 6, 2017 by Pledis Entertainment with the lead single " Clap". ''Teen, Age'' was the group's second number one on the ''Billboard'' World Album Charts. The album was later repackaged as Seventeen's first special album entitled ''Director's Cut'' on February 5, 2018, with the title track "Thanks". Background In May 2017, Seventeen released the EP ''Al1'' as the first chapter of their "2017 Seventeen Project". Following the release of ''Al1'', Seventeen started the second chapter of the project by releasing "Change Up", a song by the group's respective hip-hop, performance, and vocal team leaders: S.Coups, Hoshi, and Woozi. Three additional songs, "Trauma", "Lilili Yabbay", and "Pinwheel", were released by each of the respective teams as incremental chapters. ''Teen, Age'' was then confirmed to be the third and final chapter of the project, comprising ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seventeen (South Korean Band)
Seventeen (; stylized in all caps or as SVT) is a South Korean boy band formed by Pledis Entertainment. The group consists of thirteen members: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua (singer), Joshua, Jun (Chinese entertainer), Jun, Hoshi (South Korean singer), Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK (singer), DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon (rapper), Vernon, and Dino (South Korean singer), Dino. Throughout their career, they have reached a large audience and grown into an internationally recognized K-pop group with signature music and performances. The group debuted on May 26, 2015, with the extended play (EP) ''17 Carat'', which became the longest-charting K-pop album of the year in the US and the only rookie album to appear on Billboard (magazine), ''Billboard'''s "10 Best K-Pop Albums of 2015" list. The group's 2023 EPs ''FML (EP), FML'' and ''Seventeenth Heaven'' both set records for the best-sold albums in history, with ''FML (EP), FML'' earning the group their first MAMA Award for Album of the Ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mnet (TV Channel)
Music Network (acronym of the Mnet) is a South Korean pay television music channel owned by CJ ENM Entertainment Division. The CJ E&M Center Studio located in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul is the headquarters, broadcast and recording centre of many Mnet programs with a studio audience, namely the live weekly music show '' M Countdown''. It is also the venue for live performances in survival shows such as '' Superstar K'', '' Show Me The Money series'', '' Produce 101'' series, '' Comeback War series'', ''Planet series'' and '' Street Dance series''. Other shows are filmed in CJ E&M Studio in Ilsan and CJ E&M Contents World in Paju. History The global website named for Mnet Global changed to MWave in April 2013. Other sites from Mnet are not affected with the change. On 5 February 2020, it was revealed that CJ ENM had begun restructuring Mnet's "We Are K-Pop" slogan and brand after the controversy behind "Produce 101" damaged the network's image. On 24 February 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshua (singer)
Joshua Hong (born December 30, 1995), known mononymously as Joshua (), is an American singer based in South Korea. Managed by Pledis Entertainment, he is a member of the South Korean boy band Seventeen and its vocal team. Early life Joshua Hong was born in Los Angeles on December 30, 1995. He attended Downtown Magnets High School and graduated in 2013. Growing up, he attended church in Los Angeles' Koreatown. Career 2013–2014: Pre-debut Joshua was scouted by an agent from Pledis during a visit to Koreatown, Los Angeles in 2013. He then moved to Seoul, South Korea, where he began training in singing and dancing. As a trainee, he joined from the second season onwards of '' Seventeen TV'', an online reality show that introduced Pledis' trainees and showed potential members of the boy group Seventeen before their official debut. The show was broadcast periodically on Ustream, where the trainees showed themselves training, singing, creating choreographies and playing games. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoshi X Woozi
Hoshi X Woozi (), also known as HxW, is the third sub-unit of South Korean boy band Seventeen, after BSS and JxW. Formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2025, the duo consists of members Hoshi and Woozi. Initially formed in 2017 with the release of "Bring It" from the album ''Teen, Age'', they officially debuted on March 10, 2025, with the single album '' Beam.'' Career 2017: Formation with "Bring It" Hoshi and Woozi first released music together in 2017 with "Bring It" (), a b-side song from ''Teen, Age'', an album consisting of tracks performed by various combinations of Seventeen members. The song debuted and peaked at 95 on South Korea's Gaon Chart. It was performed live throughout Seventeen's Ideal Cut Tour and at the 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong. 2025–present: ''Beam'' and Warning concert tour On December 25, 2024, Pledis Entertainment confirmed that Hoshi and Woozi would comprise the next sub-unit to debut from Seventeen. On February 19, 2025, Pledis revea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seungkwan
Boo Seung-kwan (; born January 16, 1998), known mononymously as Seungkwan, is a South Korean singer. Managed by Pledis Entertainment, he is a member of the South Korean boy band Seventeen, its vocal team, and the subunit BSS alongside Hoshi and DK. Apart from his group's activities, Seungkwan is known as an entertainment figure for his active participation in Korean variety shows such as '' Unexpected Q'', ''Prison Life of Fools'', and '' The Devil's Plan''. Seungkwan has also released a number of OSTs that have been commercially successful in South Korea. Early life Boo Seung-kwan was born in Busan, South Korea on January 16, 1998, but raised in Jeju-do, South Korea. Growing up, he participated in children's songs festivals held at his school, where a teacher recorded him singing and posted it online. The video later led to Seungkwan being cast at Pledis Entertainment in June 2012. At the age of 15, Seungkwan moved from Jeju to Seoul, where he attended Seoul Broadcasti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dino (South Korean Singer)
Lee Chan (; born February 11, 1999), professionally known by his stage name Dino (), is a South Korean singer, dancer and rapper. Managed by Pledis Entertainment, he is a member of the South Korean boy band Seventeen and its performance team. Dino made his solo debut with "Wait" on November 27, 2023. Early life and education Lee Chan was born in Iksan, South Korea. He attended Seoul Broadcasting High School and graduated in 2017. Career 2012–2014: Pre-debut Lee Chan joined Pledis Entertainment in 2012 for training in singing and dancing. As a trainee, he was a part of '' Seventeen TV'' from its inception, an online reality show that introduced Pledis' trainees and showed potential members of the boy group Seventeen before their official debut. The show was broadcast periodically on Ustream, where the trainees showed themselves training, singing, creating choreographies and playing games. The online show also included participation in concerts, titled ''Like Seventeen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DK (singer)
Lee Seok-min (; born February 18, 1997), known professionally as Dokyeom () or DK, is a South Korean singer. Managed by Pledis Entertainment he is a member of the South Korean boy band Seventeen, its vocal team, and is the leader of its subunit BSS with Hoshi and Seungkwan. Outside of his group activities, In 2019, DK made his musical theatre debut with the lead role Arthur in ''XCalibur'', the South Korean production of '' Artus-Excalibur''. He then returned to play the role of Arthur once again in ''XCalibur'' 2021 run. DK has also released a number of OSTs that have been commercially successful in South Korea. Early life DK was born on February 18, 1997, in Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea. He attended Seoul Broadcasting High School and graduated in 2016. Name DK is the shortened version of the Korean stage name ''Dokyeom''. In Korean, ''Do'' () refers to a path or road, while ''Kyeom'' () means "multitasker", together representing a goal to be a multi-talented pers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mingyu
Kim Min-gyu (; born April 6, 1997), known mononymously as Mingyu (), is a South Korean rapper and singer. Managed by Pledis Entertainment, he is a member of the South Korean boy band Seventeen (South Korean band), Seventeen and its hip hop team. Early life Mingyu was born on April 6, 1997, in Anyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea. He attended Seoul Broadcasting High School, graduating in 2016. Career 2013–2014: Pre-debut Mingyu joined Pledis Entertainment in 2012, where he would undergo singing and dancing training for four years. As a trainee, he participated from the first season onwards of ''Seventeen TV'', an online reality show that introduced Pledis' trainees and showed potential members of the boy group Seventeen (South Korean band), Seventeen before their official debut. The show was broadcast periodically on Ustream, where the trainees showed themselves training, singing, creating choreographies and playing games. The online show also included participation in concerts, titl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The8
Xu Minghao (; ; born 7 November 1997), known professionally as The8 (; also stylized as The 8), is a Chinese singer and dancer based in South Korea. Managed by Pledis Entertainment, he is a member of the South Korean boy band Seventeen and its performance team. In 2018, he had his official solo debut with the release of "Night and Rain" and served as one of the two dance mentors in the Chinese survival show ''Youth With You''. In 2024, he released his first EP titled ''Stardust''. Early life and education The8 was born in Haicheng, Liaoning, China on 7 November 1997. He attended Beijing Contemporary Music Academy. Career 2008–2014: Early career in China In 2008, The8 appeared on the Chinese program ''CCTV Variety Show''. In 2010, he appeared on the Chinese program '' Day Day Up''. 2015–present: Debut with Seventeen, solo work, and ''Youth With You'' He made his first appearance on '' Seventeen TV'' in late 2014. The8 debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band Seven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeonghan
Yoon Jeong-han (, born 4 October 1995), known mononymously as Jeonghan, is a South Korean singer. Managed by Pledis Entertainment, he is a member of the South Korean boy band Seventeen, its vocal team, and its second subunit, JxW. Early life and education Yoon Jeonghan was born in Hwaseong, South Korea, on 4 October 1995. He has a younger sister. Jeonghan attended and graduated in 2014 as a natural science major. In 2022, he enrolled in a master's degree at Anyang University, majoring in K-pop and business administration under the Department of Applied Music. Career 2012–2014: Pre-debut Jeonghan was scouted by Pledis Entertainment at a subway station. After passing auditions, Jeonghan joined Pledis in 2013 and went on to receive training for the next two years. He was regularly featured on '' Seventeen TV'', an online reality series that introduced Pledis' trainees as potential members of the then-upcoming boy group Seventeen, from its third season onward. The sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vernon (rapper)
Hansol Vernon Chwe (born February 18, 1998), known mononymously as Vernon (), is a South Korean and American rapper, singer and songwriter. Managed by Pledis Entertainment, he is a member of the South Korean boy band Seventeen and its hip hop team. Vernon made his official solo debut with "Black Eye" on December 27, 2022. Aside from his work with Seventeen and as a soloist, he has written and produced music with and for other artists such as Jamie, Bumzu, and Charli XCX. Early life Hansol Vernon Chwe was born in Tisch Hospital in Kips Bay, Manhattan, on February 18, 1998, to a Korean father and an American mother. At the age of five, he moved with his family to Hongdae, South Korea. He attended Changcheon Middle School but later opted for homeschooling with his parents after being scouted by Pledis, in order to focus on his training. His stage name comes from his middle name, Vernon, which is also his mother's maiden name. Both his parents are artists. Career 2012–2014: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bumzu
Kye Beom-ju (, born November 8, 1991), better known by the stage name Bumzu (), is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and record producer. Bumzu is best known for writing and producing much of the discographies of boy bands NU'EST and Seventeen. In 2024, he was the recipient of KOMCA's Grand Prize, having been the highest-earning songwriter for K-pop in 2023. Biography and career Bumzu grew up in Seoul, and learned the violin as a child. By the age of high school, he became active in Hongdae's underground music scene. His first mainstream work was composing for H.O.T's Jang Woo-hyuk's "Don't Go, Go Away" in 2011. He then participated in the singing competition show '' Superstar K 4'' at the age of 22, which has been noted as his big break. Following the show, he began producing songs for Pledis artists including After School and NU'EST, and has produced songs alongside Woozi for Seventeen since their debut song "Adore U". Since 2020, he has been the co-CEO of the mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
