Woozi (SEVENTEEN) Profile

• BIOGRAPHY
• SEVENTEEN
• DISCOGRAPHY
• FILMOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY
• FUN FACTS
• OUR FAVOURITE PERFORMANCE

BIOGRAPHY

Woozi was born on November 22, 1996, in Busan, South Korea. From an early age, he developed a deep passion for music and began studying classical music, learning to play various instruments including clarinet, piano, guitar, and other orchestral instruments. His musical talent eventually led him to audition for Pledis Entertainment, where he was successfully accepted.

During his time at Pledis Entertainment, he met producer Bumzu, who later became one of his closest musical partners. Over more than five years, Woozi trained intensively in singing, dancing, and, above all, music production, establishing himself as one of the most promising songwriters and producers of his generation.

Woozi graduated from the renowned Hanlim Multi Art School and went on to study at Hanyang University. In 2022, he also enrolled in a master's program at Anyang University. His academic path shows that he continues to keep pushing his musical and artistic development forward.

SEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN is a South Korean boy group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2015. Known as “self-producing idols,” the 13-member group has captivated fans worldwide with their exceptional talent, unique concepts, and dynamic performances. SEVENTEEN is split into three specialized units: hip-hop, vocal, and performance. This blend of styles sets them apart in the K-pop industry.

Since debuting with “17 Carat,” the group has consistently released albums and singles that topped the charts. They're known for hits like "Very Nice," "Don't Wanna Cry," and "Super." SEVENTEEN's members write and choreograph much of their own music and performances, a testament to their strong teamwork and creativity.

As cultural icons, SEVENTEEN have won numerous awards, including daesangs, and held sold-out concerts around the world. With their innovative approach and relentless creativity, they continue to shape the future of K-pop. Here are some of their biggest achievements:

• 2015: SEVENTEEN was the only rookie group to sell more than 100,000 copies with their debut album “17 Carat.”
• 2015: SEVENTEEN ranked 18th on Billboard's “21 Under 21.” They were the only K-pop group listed in 2015.
• 2016: SEVENTEEN won several “Best New Artist” awards, including at the Seoul Music Awards, Golden Disc Awards, and Gaon Chart Music Awards.
• 2017: SEVENTEEN became the second K-pop group ever to debut on Billboard's “Social 50 Chart.”
• 2017: SEVENTEEN was the second most-mentioned artist on Twitter in 2017.
• 2018: SEVENTEEN's "Don't Wanna Cry" was their first music video to reach 100 million views.
• 2018: SEVENTEEN reached number one on the “Melon Real-Time” chart for the first time with "Thanks."
• 2018: SEVENTEEN debuted in Japan with the mini album “We Make You,” reaching number two on the “Oricon Album Chart” with 95,747 copies sold on the first day.
• 2019: SEVENTEEN ranked second among boy groups with the highest sales figures.
• 2019: SEVENTEEN won their first daesang, “Album of The Year,” at the “Asia Artist Awards” for “An Ode.”
• 2019: SEVENTEEN was ranked number one on Billboard critics' list of “Best K-Pop Albums” of 2019.
• 2020: SEVENTEEN became the second group to sell more than 1 million copies of an album in its first week on Hanteo, with “Henggarae.”
• 2020: SEVENTEEN broke the Backstreet Boys' 12-year-old record in Japan by topping the “Oricon Weekly Charts” two weeks in a row.
• 2020: For the first time in 22 years, three artists sold more than 1 million albums in the same month, and SEVENTEEN was one of them.
• 2021: SEVENTEEN became the sixth most-streamed idol group in Melon's history.
• 2021: SEVENTEEN became the second idol boy group to place a song in the top 20 of the “Melon Daily Chart.”
• 2022: SEVENTEEN was the first K-pop act to win “Best New” and “Best Push” at the MTV European Music Awards.
• 2023: “FML” became the most pre-ordered K-pop album of all time.
• 2023: SEVENTEEN sold out tickets to 23 concerts in 2023, drawing over 800,000 fans in person and 270,000 online viewers — more than 1 million viewers in total.
• 2023: In November 2023, SEVENTEEN made history with a performance at UNESCO in Paris, expanding the global #GoingTogether education campaign, which promotes mutual learning and solidarity.
• 2024: SEVENTEEN won “Album of The Year (Daesang)” and “Artist of The Year (Daesang)” at the MAMA Awards.
• 2024: “SPILL THE FEELS” broke the record for first-day sales in 2024 with 2,494,180 copies sold on release day.

Woozi is the leader of the vocal unit.

Woozi debuted on May 26, 2015, as a member of the self-producing group SEVENTEEN with the single „Adore U“. He played a crucial role in shaping their first mini album, 17 Carat, contributing as a songwriter and producer on every track. Since then, he has established himself as the group's main producer and works closely with Bumzu. By January 2019, it was recognized that Woozi had contributed to over 80% of SEVENTEEN's entire discography, and to this day he continues to produce much of the group's music.

Alongside his work for SEVENTEEN, Woozi began writing songs for other artists. In 2016, he co-wrote the song „Feelin‘“ with Ailee, a collaboration with Eric Nam. A year later, he wrote „Downpour,“ the emotional farewell single of project group I.O.I, which received great acclaim for its deeply moving lyrics. In 2017, he composed „Thankful for You“ for Baekho of NU'EST W, released on the group's first mini album, W, Here.

In 2019, Woozi became a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association.

In 2021, Woozi worked with bandmate Hoshi on his solo song „Spider“, which reached number five on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales Charts. That same year, he was honored as Best Producer at the 6th Asia Artist Awards, making him the youngest-ever winner in that category.

On January 3, 2022, Woozi released his first solo mixtape, „Ruby“. The title track was his first fully English-language song and reached number one on the iTunes charts in at least 18 countries, including Chile, Mexico, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

On January 26, 2024, Woozi released the song „What Kind of Future“ as a tribute to his late friend Moonbin (Astro), who passed away in 2023.

SOLO CAREER

Woozi's first solo mixtape, “Ruby,” was officially released on January 3, 2022. The song blends elements of pop-rock and funk and is sung entirely in English, putting Woozi's vocal talent and guitar skills front and center. As songwriter, composer, and producer, he played a decisive role in shaping the track, working alongside his longtime partners Bumzu and Park Ki-tae.

After its release, Ruby topped the iTunes charts in at least 18 regions, including Chile, Mexico, Indonesia, and the Philippines, earning high praise from both fans and critics.

DISCOGRAPHY

YEAR	SONG/ ALBUM
2016	HIDDEN STAGE: Kanto _ YOSM
2019	"Miracle" (The Tale of Nokdu OST)
2022	Ruby (Mixtape)
2024	"What Kind of Future" (Single)

FILMOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY

YEAR	TITLE
2012	NU'EST - "Face" (Music Video)
2012	Hello Venus - "Venus" (Music Video)
2014	Orange Caramel - "My Copycat" (Music Video)

FUN FACTS

• Woozi can play guitar, flute, drums, and piano.
• He prefers winter.
• He played baseball in elementary school.
• Woozi's role models are Chris Brown and Park Jin Young.
• He was voted the member who eats the most.
• Woozi watches every new Marvel movie. His favorite superhero is Black Panther.
• He enjoys sports and is good at them.

OUR FAVOURITE PERFORMANCE

Woozi of SEVENTEEN has established himself not only as an exceptional singer and producer, but also as the creative driving force behind the group's music. Through his tireless dedication to songwriting and production, he has significantly shaped SEVENTEEN's signature sound. He has also expanded his influence in the K-pop industry through his work for other artists. Beyond his musical versatility, Woozi also has a presence in the fashion world, showing a keen sense of style through his collaborations. Through his hard work, artistic vision, and passion, Woozi remains a key figure in K-pop and an inspiration to many.

Sources: Social media channels of Seventeen & Woozi, Youtube, kmca, Billboard, Circle Chart, Pledis Entertainment, Hybe Corporation