Nationality New Zealand / South Korean

Seoksoo (SEVENTEEN)

Origins & Roots Seoksoo represents the beloved dynamic between DK (Lee Seok-min) and Joshua (Hong Ji-soo), two standout vocal powerhouses of the global phenomenal boy group SEVENTEEN. Coming from contrasting yet complementary backgrounds—DK born in Seoul with vibrant local roots…

Seok Jimin

Origins & Roots Seok Jimin was born and raised in South Korea, developing an early and profound fascination with classical harmony and improvisational music. Growing up in a culturally vibrant environment, he spent countless hours exploring the nuances of piano…

SEHUN

Origins & Roots Born on April 12, 1994, in Seoul, South Korea, Oh Se-hun grew up alongside an older brother in a supportive family environment. Even during his early childhood, his striking features and natural poise set him apart, laying…

S.Coups

Origins & Roots Born Choi Seung-cheol on August 8, 1995, in Daegu, South Korea, S.Coups grew up with deep-rooted familial support alongside an older brother. From an early age, he exhibited a natural athletic prowess and competitive spirit, notably earning…

S.COUPS X MINGYU

Origins & Roots Born from the massive global phenomenon that is SEVENTEEN, S.COUPS X MINGYU represents the distillation of years of artistic brotherhood, rigorous training, and unrivaled stage presence under PLEDIS Entertainment. The Training Era Both members endured extensive formative…

Ryujin

Origins & Roots Shin Ryujin was born on April 17, 2001, in Seoul, South Korea. Growing up with an older brother, she developed an independent, grounded personality coupled with a deep appreciation for the arts, laying the early emotional and…

Rora

Origins & Roots Rora was born Lee Dain on August 14, 2008, in the coastal city of Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea. Growing up near the sea instilled in her a natural calm and depth that would later translate into her…

RIIZE

Origins & Roots Formed under the prestigious umbrella of SM Entertainment, RIIZE burst onto the international music scene with a concept deeply rooted in growth and realization. Combining the words ‘Rise’ and ‘Realize,’ the group was envisioned as a dynamic…

Red Velvet

Origins & Roots Red Velvet emerged from SM Entertainment, debuting on August 1, 2014, with the vibrant digital single ‘Happiness’. Formed with an innovative dual-concept identity, the group was designed to explore contrasting musical and visual spectrums. Training & Formation…

Rami

Origins & Roots Born in Seoul, South Korea, on October 17, 2007, Rami grew up with an innate passion for performance. Long before stepping into the K-pop limelight, she began her journey in the entertainment industry as a child model…