Joshua Hong

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In this Korean name, the family name is Hong.
Joshua
Joshua in September 2021
Born
Joshua Hong

(1995-12-30) December 30, 1995 (age 28)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality
  • American
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
Musical career
GenresK-pop
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsPledis
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
홍지수
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHong Ji-su
McCune–ReischauerHong Chisu
Stage name
Hangul
조슈아
Revised RomanizationJosyua
McCune–ReischauerChosyua
Signature

Joshua Hong (born December 30, 1995), professionally known mononymously as Joshua (Korean: 조슈아), is an American singer and dancer based in South Korea. Managed by Pledis Entertainment, he is a member of the idol group Seventeen.[1]

Early life

Joshua Hong was born in Los Angeles on December 30, 1995, to South Korean parents. He attended Downtown Magnets High School and graduated in 2013.[2]

Career

2013–2014: Pre-debut

Joshua was scouted by an agent from

Ustream, where the trainees showed themselves training, singing, creating choreographies and playing games.[3] The online show also included participation in concerts, titled Like Seventeen.[4][5]

2015–present: Seventeen and solo activities

In 2015, Joshua debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group Seventeen with the extended play 17 Carat on May 26.[6]

In June 2022, Joshua released a cover of

dhruv's double take as a part of Seventeen's ongoing #17Studio series.[7]

In 2023, Joshua and his bandmate

Kyuhyun, Jee Seok-jin, Jo Se-ho and Lee Seung-gi.[8]

In March 2023, Joshua released two song covers as part of Apple Music's Home Session series. He was the first K-pop artist to be featured in the series.[9]

In July 2023, Joshua worked with Apple Music again, alongside bandmate Vernon, hosting an Apple Music 1 summer themed radio show titled Summer Vacation With Joshua and Vernon of SEVENTEEN.[10]

In August 2023, alongside bandmates DK and Dino, Joshua was featured on

New Kids On The Block's remix to their 2008 song Dirty Dancing, released as a part of a commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the album The Block's release.[11]

Other ventures

Endorsements

In May 2022, Joshua, alongside bandmate

Seungkwan, was announced as an ambassador for Laneige Korea's Neo Cushion line.[12]

In 2023, Joshua was announced as an ambassador for Givenchy Beauty.[13]

Fashion

In February 2023, Joshua attended Italian fashion house Marni's Fall/Winter 2023 runway show in Tokyo.[14] Later that year, he attended the brand's womenswear Spring 2024 show in Paris.[15] In March 2024, Joshua was announced as the newest brand ambassador for Scottish cashmere brand Barrie.[16]

Filmography

Web shows

Year Title Role Ref.
2013–2014 Seventeen TV Cast member [17]
2023 Bro & Marble [18]

Discography

See also: Seventeen discography

Collaborations

Year Collaborating Artist Song Album Notes Ref
2020 Pink Sweats "17"
with DK 		The Prelude Released as a remix [19]
2023 New Kids on the Block and Dem Jointz "Dirty Dancing"
with DK and Dino 		The Block 2023 Rerelease A part of New Kids on the Block's revisiting of their 2008 album [20]

Covers

Year Original Artist Song Album Notes Ref
2022
dhruv
 double take Non-album single Released as part of Seventeen's ongoing #17Studio series [21]
2023 BSS 7PM Apple Music Home Session: Joshua Released as an Apple Music exclusive [9]
Lauv Kids Are Born Stars

Composition credits

All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association unless stated otherwise.[22]

Year Artist Song Album Lyrics Music
Credited With Credited With
2017 Bumzu JUST (English Version) 27 Yes Bumzu, Vernon, G-HIGH, L-BELLE No —
Seventeen Rocket Teen, Age Yes Woozi, Vernon, Nathan No —
We Gonna Make It Shine Non-album single Yes Bumzu, Woozi, DK,
Seungkwan
, Jeonghan 		No —
2018 Falling for U Director's Cut Yes Bumzu, Woozi, Jeonghan Yes Bumzu, Jeong Jaewon, Woozi, Jeonghan
2020 Ah! Love Semicolon Yes Bumzu, S.Coups, Woozi, Jeonghan No —
2021 Rock with you Attacca Yes Bumzu, Kim In-hyung, Woozi, Vernon, Tim Tan,
Jordan Witzigreuter, Cameron Walker-Wright
 		No —
2 MINUS 1 Yes Bumzu, Vernon Yes Bumzu, Woozi, Vernon, HEY FARMER
In The SOOP Non-album single Yes Woozi, Wonwoo, Dino, Hoshi, Mingyu, DK, Jeonghan No —

References

  1. ^ "Seventeen Profile (Pledis)". Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  2. ^ "Joshua Hong: CLASS OF 2013". classmates.com.
  3. ^ "Seventeen Vernon Fumbles with English; Fans Amused with His Korenglish". Hall of Fame Magazine. Archived from the original on May 18, 2017. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
  4. ^ "세븐틴 세 번째 콘스트, 다양한 무대로 팬들 매료" [Seventeen's third concert, captivated fans with various stages]. HEI (in Korean). November 23, 2013. Archived from the original on 2016-03-15. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
  5. ^ "세븐틴, 데뷔전 마지막 콘서트 연다..'최종 점검'" [Seventeen, last concert before debut revealed...'the final check']. OSEN (in Korean). August 12, 2014. Archived from the original on 2021-01-23. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
  6. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (2015-05-30). "Here's What a 13-Member K-Pop Boy Band Looks Like: Watch 'Adore U' by Seventeen". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2015-05-31. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
  7. ^ Yeo, Gladys (20 June 2022). "SEVENTEEN's Joshua unveils moving cover of dhruv's 'double take'". NME. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  8. ^ Lim, Jeong-won. "Seven Korean celebrities compete in real-life Monopoly in Dubai". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
  9. ^ a b "Apple Music Home Session: JOSHUA". Apple Music. Apple Music. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  10. ^ Aniftos, Rania (5 July 2023). "SEVENTEEN's Joshua & Vernon Unveil Summer-Themed Radio Show". Billboard. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  11. ^ Dailey, Hannah (1 September 2023). "New Kids on the Block Team Up With SEVENTEEN's Joshua, DK & Dino for 'Dirty Dancing' Remix: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  12. ^ Park, Min-ji (24 May 2022). "아모레퍼시픽 '라네즈', 네오 쿠션 모델로 세븐틴 조슈아·승관 발탁". Newscape. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  13. ^ Nesvig, Kara (1 December 2023). "SEVENTEEN's Joshua Is Givenchy Beauty's New Ambassador". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  14. ^ Bonbavand, Kate. "Fashion Goes K-pop". InStyle. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  15. ^ Richford, Rhonda (27 September 2023). "Music Made the Marni Show With Joshua, Usher in the Front Row". WWD. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  16. ^ Ghosh, Shreya (12 March 2024). "SEVENTEEN Joshua's look for the latest magazine pictorial wins the internet: "He's majestic"". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  17. ^ Hwang, Mi-hyun (August 12, 2014). "세븐틴, 데뷔전 마지막 콘서트 연다..'최종 점검'" [Seventeen, last concert before debut revealed...'the final check']. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 23, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  18. Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved February 14, 2023 – via Naver
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  19. ^ PinkSweat$. "PinkSweat$ – 17 (feat. Joshua and DK of SEVENTEEN) [Official Audio]". Youtube. Youtube. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  20. ^ New Kids On The Block. "Dirty Dancing (feat. Joshua, DK & Dino of SEVENTEEN) – Dem Jointz Remix (Official Audio)". Youtube. Youtube. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  21. ^ JOSHUA. "[COVER] JOSHUA – double take (원곡 : dhruv)". Youtube. Youtube. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  22. ^ "Songs Registered Under JOSHUA(10017315)" (in Korean). Korea Music Copyright Association. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
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