Vernon

Vernon is bicultural/biracial — this sometimes makes him look different from the “K-pop stereotype”, giving him an “international/global” aesthetic.

His blood type: A.

Reported height: ~ 178 cm (5'10”).

He is fluent in Korean and English — allowing him to rap or write in both languages, bringing freshness and versatility.

Before her debut, she was quite young when she moved to Korea (at age 5). That bicultural background gave her a unique mix of influences.

Vernon not only performs—he also composes and produces. To date, he has contributed to the writing/composition of many SEVENTEEN songs; he is recognized as one of the members with the most songwriting credits.

Their sound and style: a mix of influences from hip-hop, pop-punk, hyperpop, and experimental pop.

To give examples: his solo single Black Eye (Dec 2022) has a strong pop-punk influence.

He also likes to experiment: in global collaborations, he appears with different sounds — mixing Korean with Anglo, modern with alternative

He was scouted by Pledis Entertainment in 2012.

She participated in the online program Seventeen TV between 2013-2014, which showed the process of trainees, training, performances, dances, etc., before her official debut.

Official debut with SEVENTEEN: May 26, 2015 with the EP 17 Carat.

Within the group: he belongs to the Hip-Hop Unit sub-unit. His main role: rapper, occasional vocalist, songwriter/lyricist.

Real name: Hansol Vernon Chwe

Stage name: Vernon (버논)

Date of birth: February 18, 1998

Place of birth: Manhattan, New York, United States

Nationality/roots: Korean father, American mother (of Western/mixed heritage)

Languages: Korean and English — grew up bilingual, as both languages ​​were spoken at home.

Early education: He attended elementary school in Korea, then started junior high school, but dropped out of regular studies to focus on his idol training; since then he has been homeschooled.