Joshua Hong (Seventeen) Biodata, Wiki, Age, Height, Girlfriend, Family, Nationality & More
Joshua Hong (born 30 December 1995, Age: 28 years old), also known as Hong Jisoo, is a Korean-American singer and member of the popular K-pop group Seventeen. He is part of the vocal unit and is known for his sweet voice, gentle personality, and guitar skills. In this article, we will explore his biodata, wiki, age, height, girlfriend, family, nationality, and more.
Family and Education
Joshua was born on December 30, 1995, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He is the only child of Korean parents who immigrated to the US. He grew up in a musical family and learned to play the guitar at a young age. He attended Downtown Magnets High School, where he excelled in academics and extracurricular activities. He was also a member of the praise team in his church and a black belt in Taekwondo.
Joshua developed an interest in K-pop after listening to Big Bang and 2BiC. He decided to pursue his dream of becoming a singer and auditioned for Pledis Entertainment in 2013. He passed the audition and moved to South Korea to start his training. He faced many challenges and hardships as a trainee, such as learning a new language, culture, and lifestyle. He also had to cope with being away from his family and friends.
Joshua Hong Wiki/Bio
| Name | Joshua Hong |
| Birth Name | Joshua Jisoo Hong |
| Korean Name | Hong Jisoo |
| Stage Name | Joshua |
| Birthday | December 30, 1995 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Chinese Zodiac Sign | Pig |
| Nationality | American-South Korean |
| Ethnicity | Asian |
| Religion | Christian (Catholic) |
| Height | 177 cm (5’10″) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lbs) |
| Blood Type | A |
| MBTI Type | ESTJ (2022) / ENFJ (2019) |
| Representative Emoji | 🐰 |
| Position | Lead Vocalist, Visual |
| Sub-Unit | Vocal Team |
| @joshu_acoustic | |
| Spotify List | Beach Drive |
| Parents | Korean (father: businessman, mother: doctor) |
| Siblings | None |
| Net Worth | $2.5 million (estimated) |
| Income Sources | Contract deal with Pledis Entertainment, songwriting and composing credits, solo activities |
| Controversies | Nickname issue with vocal teacher, dating rumors with model Cho Mi Young |
| Homepage | newsunzip.com |
Career and Achievements
Joshua debuted as a member of Seventeen on May 26, 2015, with the mini album 17 Carat. He is the lead vocalist and visual of the group, as well as the representative of the American line along with Vernon. He has contributed to the writing and composing of some of Seventeen’s songs, such as “Don’t Wanna Cry”, “Smile Flower”, “Campfire”, and “Hug”. He is also known for his acoustic covers of various songs, such as “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, “Lost Stars”, and “Beautiful”. He has also made a cameo appearance in the web drama “A-Teen” season 2.
Joshua is one of the most popular and loved members of Seventeen, both domestically and internationally. He has a large fan base, known as Carats, who admire his talent, charm, and kindness. He has also received many compliments and praises from his fellow members, seniors, and juniors in the industry. He has won several awards and honors with Seventeen, such as the Golden Disc Awards, Mnet Asian Music Awards, Seoul Music Awards, and Gaon Chart Music Awards.
Height, Weight, and Physical Stats
According to various sources, Joshua Hong’s height is approximately 177 centimeters or 5 feet 10 inches. His weight is 61 kilograms or 134 pounds. He has a slim and fit body type, with fair skin, dark brown eyes, and black hair.
Parents and Siblings
Hong was born to Korean parents from a Christian family in Los Angeles, United States. His father is a businessman and his mother is a doctor who runs an oriental medicine clinic. His parents’ names are not known, but he considers them as his role models.
He is an only child and has no siblings. His family is in Los Angeles, but his mom comes from time to time to Korea to see him. He is very close to his family and often calls them or visits them when he has time. He wants to be a dutiful son to his parents work hard and make them proud.
Net Worth and Income Sources
Joshua has an estimated net worth of about $2.5 million as of January 2021. His main source of income is his contract deal with Pledis Entertainment which falls under HYBE Labels, which includes record sales, concerts, tours, sponsorships, and endorsements. He also earns money from his songwriting and composing credits, as well as his solo activities.
He has contributed to the writing and composing of some of Seventeen’s songs, such as “Don’t Wanna Cry”, “Smile Flower”, “Campfire”, and “Hug”. He is also known for his acoustic covers of various songs, such as “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, “Lost Stars”, and “Beautiful”. He has also made a cameo appearance in the web drama “A-Teen” season 2.
Nationality, Ethnicity, and Religion
Joshua Hong was born and raised in the United States. He holds American-South Korean nationality and Asian ethnicity. He can speak English, Korean, and a little bit of Spanish and Japanese. He is a Christian (Catholic) and has a strong faith in God. He attended church often when he lived in America and was a member of the Praise Team in his church. He also learned to play the guitar at a young age in his musical family.
Controversies
Joshua is one of the most popular and loved members of Seventeen, both domestically and internationally. He has a large fan base, known as Carats, who admire his talent, charm, and kindness. He has also received many compliments and praises from his fellow members, seniors, and juniors in the industry. He has won several awards and honors with Seventeen, such as the Golden Disc Awards, Mnet Asian Music Awards, Seoul Music Awards, and Gaon Chart Music Awards.
However, he is not immune to controversies and rumors. Here are some of the issues that he has faced or been involved in:
- He once got into an argument with his vocal teacher because of his nickname. When he moved from Los Angeles to Korea to become a trainee, the other trainees at Pledis Entertainment wouldn’t call him Joshua. Instead, they nicknamed him Hong Josa, which he disliked. He was scolded by the group’s vocal coach when he couldn’t hide his displeasure when called by that nickname and asked him if he couldn’t control his facial expression when he debuted. Joshua apologized, explained why he reacted that way to clear up any misunderstanding, and heeded the advice of his coach.
- He was recently embroiled in dating rumors with a model and influencer named Cho Mi Young. Fans uncovered what they thought was evidence of them dating, such as matching clothes and accessories, similar locations and times, holidaying with the parents, and Joshua’s laughter in a video. However, neither Joshua nor Pledis Entertainment has confirmed or denied the rumors. While most of the Carat fandom has reacted positively to the news, some have been livid with the singer and flooded him with hate messages and threats to leave the band.
Personal Life and Relationships
Joshua is a dual citizen of the United States and South Korea. He can speak English, Korean, and a little bit of Spanish and Japanese. He is a Christian (Catholic) and has a strong faith in God. He is very close to his family and often calls them or visits them when he has time. He is also very friendly and caring towards his members and staff. He is often called the gentleman of Seventeen because of his polite and respectful manners.
Joshua is currently single and has not been involved in any dating rumors or scandals. He has stated that he prefers someone kind, warm, and understanding. He also likes someone who can communicate well and share their thoughts and feelings with him. He is not very picky about appearance, but he likes someone who has a nice smile and a good sense of fashion.
Trivia
- Joshua’s stage name Joshua comes from his English name and his Korean name Jisoo.
- His zodiac sign is Capricorn and his blood type is A.
- His MBTI type is ESTJ (2022) or ENFJ (2019).
- Hong’s representative emoji is 🐰 because he looks like a rabbit.
- His favorite colors are blue, black, brown, and pink. He doesn’t like green.
- His favorite foods are sashimi, king crab, beef, chicken, and pasta. His favorite flavor of ice cream is kiwi.
- Hong can’t eat spicy foods, raw clams, and eggplants.
- His favorite singers are Chris Brown, Usher, and Tupac. His favorite Kpop group is EXO.
- His favorite movies are horror, animation, and fantasy. He likes the Korean drama “Rooftop Prince”.
- He likes the British accent and wants to learn it.
- Hong likes anime and his favorites are One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach.
- He likes fairy tales and his favorite is Peter Pan.
- Hong likes soccer and his favorite team is Manchester United.
- He likes books and his favorite genre is mystery.
- He likes to read, sleep, eat, sing, play the guitar, and watch movies in his spare time.
- He has the biggest hands in Seventeen, according to S.Coups.
- Joshua shares the same birthday (even the year) with BTS’s V. They have wished each other happy birthday for the past few years.
- He is allergic to cats, but he likes them.
Joshua Hong is a talented and charming singer who has captivated the hearts of many fans around the world. He is a valuable member of Seventeen and a role model for many aspiring artists. He is also a humble and kind person who always works hard and cares for others. He is a true gentleman who deserves all the love and support he receives.
