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Joshua
조슈아 | Joshua Hong
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Discover Joshua's profile, including his age, birthday, height, blood type, MBTI, nationality, and fun facts.
Joshua Profile
- Birthday
- Dec 30, 1995
- Age
- 30
- Height
- 177 cm
- Nationality
- Korean-American
- Blood type
- A
- MBTI
- ENFJ
- Zodiac
- Capricorn
- Place of birth
- Los Angeles, California, United States
Videos
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Background
Born Joshua Hong (Korean name Hong Ji Soo) on December 30, 1995, in Los Angeles, California, Joshua grew up in a Korean-American household where he spoke Korean at home and English at school. Before pursuing music professionally, he was an active member of his church's Praise Team, where he regularly played the guitar and sang during worship services. His path into K-pop began unexpectedly when a Pledis Entertainment recruiter discovered him at Jangteo, a Korean cultural festival held in Los Angeles' Koreatown.
Joshua officially joined Pledis Entertainment after returning to the United States to finish his final school exams. He trained for approximately two years before debuting as SEVENTEEN's lead vocalist on May 26, 2015, with "Adore U." Since then, he has become known for his warm vocals, refined manners, multilingual communication skills, and calming presence within the group. As one of SEVENTEEN's English-speaking members, Joshua has also played an important role in connecting the group with international fans.
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Why Fans Love Joshua
Joshua is often described as one of the kindest and most comforting members of SEVENTEEN. His calm voice, gentle personality, and consistently polite behavior earned him the nickname "SEVENTEEN's Gentleman." Whether greeting staff with a smile, comforting fellow members, or speaking thoughtfully during interviews, he has built a reputation for treating everyone with genuine respect.
Fans also appreciate Joshua's quiet sense of humor. Although he appears soft-spoken at first, longtime CARATs know he enjoys surprising both the members and fans with witty jokes and unexpected playful moments. Combined with his musical talent and dependable personality, Joshua has become one of SEVENTEEN's most beloved members.
Fun facts
- Joshua Hong, whose Korean name is Hong Ji Soo, was born on December 30, 1995, in Los Angeles, California. Alongside Vernon, he is one of SEVENTEEN's two members who grew up in the United States. Source: Wattpad (SEVENTEEN Profiles and Facts)
- Joshua's journey to becoming an idol began unexpectedly when a Pledis Entertainment recruiter spotted him at Jangteo, a popular Korean cultural festival held in Los Angeles' Koreatown. A casual visit to the festival ultimately changed the course of his life. Source: Karchives
- Before joining the K-pop industry, Joshua was an active member of his church's Praise Team, where he regularly played guitar and sang during worship services. Those experiences helped shape the musical foundation he would later bring to SEVENTEEN. Source: Kpop Profiles
- Fans affectionately call Joshua "SEVENTEEN's Gentleman." The nickname comes from his consistently polite personality, with members revealing that he greets everyone with "Good morning" almost every single day. Source: Kpop Profiles
- Joshua is an accomplished guitarist, earning the fan nickname "Hong Guitar." His ability to arrange and perform acoustic pieces has become one of his signature musical talents outside of SEVENTEEN's group performances. Source: Wattpad (SEVENTEEN Profiles and Facts)
- Growing up in the United States, Joshua spoke Korean at home with his family and English at school. As a result, he became fluent in both languages, although he has shared that writing Korean was initially more challenging than speaking it. Source: Wattpad (SEVENTEEN Profiles and Facts)
- Joshua is a longtime anime fan and has listed One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach among his favorite series. His love for anime is something he has openly shared with fans over the years. Source: Kpop Profiles
- Before officially beginning trainee life, Joshua temporarily returned to the United States to complete his final exams. Only after finishing school did he move to South Korea full-time to pursue his dream of becoming an idol. Source: Kpop Singers
- Joshua is an only child, and he has spoken warmly about his close relationship with his family. His mother, who operates an oriental medicine clinic, occasionally travels to Korea to visit him. Source: Kpop Singers
- According to fellow leader S.Coups, Joshua has the largest hands in SEVENTEEN. It's a surprisingly famous fun fact that often resurfaces whenever fans compare the members' hand sizes. Source: Kpop Profiles
- Joshua is known as one of the neatest members in the group. Woozi has said that Joshua consistently keeps the cleanest room in the dorm, reflecting his organized and disciplined personality. Source: Kpop Singers
- His favorite ice cream flavor is kiwi, while foods he avoids include spicy dishes, raw clams, and eggplant. Fans often remember these preferences whenever SEVENTEEN shares meals together on variety content. Source: Kpop Profiles
- Joshua's reported MBTI is ISFJ, and his blood type is A. Many fans feel the personality type matches his thoughtful, dependable, and considerate nature. Source: Wattpad (SEVENTEEN Profiles and Facts)
- Although Joshua is often viewed as one of SEVENTEEN's calmest members, longtime CARATs know he has a mischievous streak. His perfectly timed jokes and playful reactions frequently catch both the members and fans by surprise, proving there's much more to him than his gentlemanly image. Source: Member interviews, Going Seventeen
- From singing in his church choir in Los Angeles to performing on some of the world's biggest stages with SEVENTEEN, Joshua's journey has been built on quiet dedication rather than loud ambition. His kindness, musicianship, and ability to make people feel comfortable have made him one of the group's most trusted members and one of CARATs' greatest sources of comfort. Source: Kpop Profiles, Karchives, Member interviews
FAQ
- How tall is Joshua?
- Joshua is 177 cm tall.
- How old is Joshua?
- Joshua is 30 years old.
- Where is Joshua from?
- Joshua is from Korean-American.
- What is Joshua's MBTI?
- Joshua's MBTI type is ENFJ.
- What is Joshua's position?
- Joshua's position is Vocalist, Visual.
- What is Joshua's real name?
- Joshua's birth name is Joshua Hong.
