Joshua Hong
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]
Joshua | |
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 Joshua in September 2021 | |
| Born | Joshua Hong December 30, 1995 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Musical career | |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Pledis |
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 홍지수 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Hong Ji-su |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hong Chisu |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 조슈아 |
| Revised Romanization | Josyua |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chosyua |
| Signature | |
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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 Pledis during a visit to Koreatown, Los Angeles in 2013. He then moved to Seoul, South Korea, where he began training in singing and dancing. As a trainee, he joined from the second season onwards of Seventeen TV, an online reality show that introduced Pledis' trainees and showed potential members of the boy group Seventeen before their official debut. The show was broadcast periodically on 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 Hoshi were cast in TVING's reality show Bro and Marble in Dubai alongside Yoo Yeon-seok, Lee Dong-hwi, 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
Discography
Collaborations
| Year | Collaborating Artist | Song | Album | Notes | Ref |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | ||
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| Credited | With | Credited | With | ||||
| 2017 | Bumzu | JUST (English Version) | 27 |  |
Bumzu, Vernon, G-HIGH, L-BELLE |  |
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| Seventeen | Rocket | Teen, Age | |
Woozi, Vernon, Nathan | |
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| We Gonna Make It Shine | Non-album single | |
Bumzu, Woozi, DK, Seungkwan, Jeonghan | |
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| 2018 | Falling for U | Director's Cut | |
Bumzu, Woozi, Jeonghan | |
Bumzu, Jeong Jaewon, Woozi, Jeonghan | |
| 2020 | Ah! Love | Semicolon | |
Bumzu, S.Coups, Woozi, Jeonghan | |
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| 2021 | Rock with you | Attacca | |
Bumzu, Kim In-hyung, Woozi, Vernon, Tim Tan, Jordan Witzigreuter, Cameron Walker-Wright | |
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| 2 MINUS 1 | |
Bumzu, Vernon | |
Bumzu, Woozi, Vernon, HEY FARMER | |||
| In The SOOP | Non-album single | |
Woozi, Wonwoo, Dino, Hoshi, Mingyu, DK, Jeonghan | |
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References
- "Seventeen Profile (Pledis)". Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- "Joshua Hong: CLASS OF 2013". classmates.com.
- "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.
- "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.
- "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.
- 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.
- Yeo, Gladys (20 June 2022). "SEVENTEEN's Joshua unveils moving cover of dhruv's 'double take'". NME. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- Lim, Jeong-won. "Seven Korean celebrities compete in real-life Monopoly in Dubai". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- "Apple Music Home Session: JOSHUA". Apple Music. Apple Music. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- Aniftos, Rania (5 July 2023). "SEVENTEEN's Joshua & Vernon Unveil Summer-Themed Radio Show". Billboard. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- 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.
- Park, Min-ji (24 May 2022). "아모레퍼시픽 '라네즈', 네오 쿠션 모델로 세븐틴 조슈아·승관 발탁". Newscape. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- Nesvig, Kara (1 December 2023). "SEVENTEEN's Joshua Is Givenchy Beauty's New Ambassador". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- Bonbavand, Kate. "Fashion Goes K-pop". InStyle. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- Richford, Rhonda (27 September 2023). "Music Made the Marni Show With Joshua, Usher in the Front Row". WWD. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- 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.
- 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.
- Moon Ji-yeon (February 14, 2023). "[공식] 이승기·이동휘·지석진→규현..'브로마블' 상반기 공개" [[Official] Lee Seung-gi, Lee Dong-hwi, Ji Seok-jin → Kyu-hyun...'Bromarble' first half release] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved February 14, 2023 – via Naver.
- PinkSweat$. "PinkSweat$ – 17 (feat. Joshua and DK of SEVENTEEN) [Official Audio]". Youtube. Youtube. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- New Kids On The Block. "Dirty Dancing (feat. Joshua, DK & Dino of SEVENTEEN) – Dem Jointz Remix (Official Audio)". Youtube. Youtube. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- JOSHUA. "[COVER] JOSHUA – double take (원곡 : dhruv)". Youtube. Youtube. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- "Songs Registered Under JOSHUA(10017315)" (in Korean). Korea Music Copyright Association. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
