On this day, July 17, SEVENTEEN member Wonwoo turns another year older as he celebrates his 26th birthday. To commemorate his special day, let us know more about the "Rock With You" singer with some fun facts about him below! To know more about the idol, keep on reading!
Who is SEVENTEEN Wonwoo?
Wonwoo, born Jeon Wonwoo, is a South Korean singer and a member of Pledis Entertainment's 13-member boy group SEVENTEEN. Wonwoo officially made his debut as the group's lead rapper on May 26, 2015, with their debut single "Adore You" from their first mini album, "17 Carat."
Wonwoo was able to join to Pledis Entertainment after passing the company's audition. He trained under the company for four years, and was able to make the final lineup of group. As the group's lead rapper, Wonwoo is also part of SEVENTEEN's hip-hop team.
Fun Facts About SEVENTEEN Wonwoo
1. Wonwoo appeared in music videos as a trainee.
SEVENTEEN Wonwoo
It is common for idols to be backup dancers or appear as an extra in another artist's music video during their trainee years, and Wonwoo did just that!
Before making his debut with SEVENTEEN, Wonwoo appeared in the music videos for Hello Venus' "Venus," After School Blue's "Wonder Boy," NU'EST's "Face," and Orange Caramel's "My Copycat." The latter three were also artists under Pledis Entertainment at the time.
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2. Wonwoo initially trained as a singer.
SEVENTEEN Wonwoo
Before becoming the group's lead rapper, Wonwoo actually trained to become a singer at first. However, many people told him that he had a good voice for rapping. Because of that, he entered the hip-hop scene and was able to get some experience in rapping. He subsequently joined SEVENTEEN's hip-hop team.
3. Meaning behind Wonwoo's name.
SEVENTEEN Wonwoo
Unlike some of his fellow SEVENTEEN members, Wonwoo uses his real name as his stage name. Depending on the characters used, names can have different meanings. For Wonwoo, his "Won" means "round," while "Woo" means "help," "aid," or "assist." Putting them together, Wonwoo's name would mean "live by helping people with a rounded heart."
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4. Wonwoo suffers from xerophthalmia.
SEVENTEEN Wonwoo
Wonwoo, like many people, suffers from poor vision, forcing him to wear prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses to see clearly. Aside from that, Wonwoo also suffers from xerophthalmia, as revealed by him on Episode 4 of "One Fine Day." Xerophthalmia is a disease that causes dry eyes due to a vitamin A deficiency. If left untreated, it can cause damage or progress into blindness or eye spots.
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Written by Robyn Joan
