Joshua Hong (born December 30, 1995), 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 June 2024 | |
| Born | Joshua Hong December 30, 1995 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupations |
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| Musical career | |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Pledis |
| Member of | Seventeen |
| 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
editJoshua 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] Growing up, he attended church in Los Angeles' Koreatown.[3]
Career
edit2013–2014: Pre-debut
editJoshua was scouted by an agent from Pledis during a visit to Koreatown, Los Angeles in 2013.[3] 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.[4] The online show also included participation in concerts, titled Like Seventeen.[5][6]
2015–present: Seventeen and solo activities
editIn 2015, Joshua debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group Seventeen with the extended play 17 Carat on May 29.[7]
In 2020, Joshua and bandmate DK collaborated with American musician Pink Sweats on a remix of his song "17".[8]
In June 2022, Joshua released a cover of dhruv's double take as a part of Seventeen's ongoing #17Studio series.[9]
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.[10] The show began airing in July that year, with Joshua and Hoshi's performances being well received.[11]
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.[12] 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.[13]
In August, 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.[14]
Other ventures
editEndorsements
editIn May 2022, Joshua, alongside bandmate Seungkwan, was announced as a model for Laneige's "Neo Cushion" line.[15]
In December 2023, Joshua was announced as an ambassador for Givenchy Beauty.[16]
Fashion
editIn February 2023, Joshua attended Italian fashion house Marni's Fall/Winter 2023 runway show in Tokyo.[17] Later that year, he attended the brand's womenswear Spring 2024 show in Paris.[18] In March 2024, Joshua was announced as the newest brand ambassador for Scottish cashmere brand Barrie.[19][unreliable source?]
Filmography
editWeb shows
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2014 | Seventeen TV | Cast member | [20] |
| 2023 | Bro & Marble | [21] |
Discography
editCollaborations
edit| Year | Collaborating Artist | Song | Album | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Pink Sweats | "17" with DK |
The Prelude | Released as a remix | [22] |
| 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 | [23] |
Covers
edit| Year | Original Artist | Song | Album | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | dhruv | double take | Non-album single | Released as part of Seventeen's ongoing #17Studio series | [24] |
| 2023 | BSS | 7PM | Apple Music Home Session: Joshua | Released as an Apple Music exclusive | [12] |
| Lauv | Kids Are Born Stars |
Composition credits
editAll credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association unless stated otherwise.[25]
| Year | Artist | Song | Album | Lyrics | Music | ||
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| Credited | With | Credited | With | ||||
| 2017 | Bumzu | "Just" (English Version) |
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Bumzu, Vernon, G-HIGH, L-BELLE | 
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| Seventeen | "Rocket" (Joshua and Vernon) |
Teen, Age |
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Woozi, Vernon, Nathan |
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| "We Gonna Make It Shine" (Vocal Team) |
Non-album single |
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Bumzu, Woozi, DK, Seungkwan, Jeonghan |
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| 2018 | "Falling for U" (Jeonghan and Joshua) |
Director's Cut |
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Bumzu, Woozi, Jeonghan |
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Bumzu, Jeong Jaewon, Woozi, Jeonghan | |
| 2020 | "Ah! Love" (S.Coups, Jeonghan and Joshua) |
Semicolon |
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Bumzu, S.Coups, Woozi, Jeonghan |
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— | |
| 2021 | "Rock with You" | Attacca |
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Bumzu, Kim In-hyung, Woozi, Vernon, Tim Tan, Jordan Witzigreuter, Cameron Walker-Wright |
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| "2 Minus 1" (Joshua and Vernon) |
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Bumzu, Vernon |
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Bumzu, Woozi, Vernon, HEY FARMER | |||
| "In The Soop" | Non-album single |
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Woozi, Wonwoo, Dino, Hoshi, Mingyu, DK, Jeonghan |
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References
edit- ^ "Seventeen Profile (Pledis)". Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "Joshua Hong: CLASS OF 2013". classmates.com.
- ^ a b Sirikul, Laura (November 6, 2024). "K-pop star Joshua rose to fame in Seoul but forever reps L.A.: 'It's where my roots are'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ "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 March 15, 2016. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
- ^ "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 January 23, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
- ^ Benjamin, Jeff (May 30, 2015). "Here's What a 13-Member K-Pop Boy Band Looks Like: Watch 'Adore U' by Seventeen". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 31, 2015. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
- ^ Herman, Tamar (September 24, 2020). "Pink Sweat$ & Seventeen Discuss Coming Together On '17' Remix In Age Of Corona". Forbes. Archived from the original on June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Yeo, Gladys (June 20, 2022). "SEVENTEEN's Joshua unveils moving cover of dhruv's 'double take'". NME. Archived from the original on March 22, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Lim, Jeong-won. "Seven Korean celebrities compete in real-life Monopoly in Dubai". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on July 19, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ "‘브로 앤 마블’ PD “유연석 반전, 세븐틴 조슈아‧호시 젊은 에너지 가득” [IS인터뷰]". 일간스포츠 (in Korean). August 30, 2023. Archived from the original on June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ a b "Apple Music Home Session: JOSHUA". Apple Music. Apple Music. Archived from the original on March 22, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Aniftos, Rania (July 5, 2023). "SEVENTEEN's Joshua & Vernon Unveil Summer-Themed Radio Show". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 22, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Dailey, Hannah (September 1, 2023). "New Kids on the Block Team Up With SEVENTEEN's Joshua, DK & Dino for 'Dirty Dancing' Remix: Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Park, Min-ji (May 24, 2022). "아모레퍼시픽 '라네즈', 네오 쿠션 모델로 세븐틴 조슈아·승관 발탁". Newscape. Archived from the original on March 22, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Nesvig, Kara (December 1, 2023). "SEVENTEEN's Joshua Is Givenchy Beauty's New Ambassador". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on March 22, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Bonbavand, Kate. "Fashion Goes K-pop". InStyle. Archived from the original on February 29, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Richford, Rhonda (September 27, 2023). "Music Made the Marni Show With Joshua, Usher in the Front Row". WWD. Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Ghosh, Shreya (March 12, 2024). "SEVENTEEN Joshua's look for the latest magazine pictorial wins the internet: "He's majestic"". Sportskeeda. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 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. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ New Kids On The Block. "Dirty Dancing (feat. Joshua, DK & Dino of SEVENTEEN) – Dem Jointz Remix (Official Audio)". Youtube. Youtube. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ JOSHUA. "[COVER] JOSHUA – double take (원곡 : dhruv)". Youtube. Youtube. Archived from the original on February 11, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "Songs Registered Under JOSHUA(10017315)" (in Korean). Korea Music Copyright Association. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
