SEUNGKWAN (승관) is a South Korean singer and a member of the K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN under Pledis Entertainment. He is also a member of subunits BSS and Vocal Team.
SEUNGKWAN (SEVENTEEN) Profile
| Stage Name | SEUNGKWAN (승관) |
| Birth Name | Boo Seungkwan (부승관) |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter |
| Birthday | January 16th, 1998 |
| Active Years | 2015–present |
| Age | 25 (in Jan 2023) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Height | 174 cm (5’8.5”) |
| Weight | 58 Kg (128 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | B |
SEUNGKWAN (SEVENTEEN) Facts:
Early Life
– Seungkwan, born in Busan but raised in Jeju from a young age.
– He attended Seoul Broadcasting High School, where he graduated in 2016.
– His singing talent was recognized early on, as he had been participating in Children’s Song Festivals since elementary school which was recorded and uploaded by his teacher online.
Personal Life
– He has two older sisters, Boo Jinseol and Boo Sojeong (who debuted as a singer in October 2020).
– His biggest fear is being unnoticed.
– He is a fan of the Daejeon women’s volleyball team, Jeonggwanjang Red Sparks.
– Despite being the main vocalist of Seventeen, Seungkwan is also skilled at rapping.
– He has some interesting childhood experiences, such as attending a Buddhist kindergarten because his parents missed the enrollment deadline for a regular kindergarten.
– He has been nicknamed Mr. Mic, MC Boo, and DJ Boo.
– In elementary school, he won a prize in a calligraphy contest.
– His father ran a rail bike business in Jeju Island.
– He has a unique physical trait of not being able to cross his legs due to a narrow pelvis and a short Achilles tendon.
– He is talented at whistling and even recorded the whistle sound used in Seventeen’s songs himself.
– He is also proficient at skipping rope.
– As for his ideal type, Seungkwan looks for an easy-going girl with big eyes who can be like a friend to him.
– He has won the top prize in a children’s song contest during elementary school.
– Seungkwan has a habit of touching his temples when he gets goosebumps.
– Additionally, he is said to have lactose intolerance.
Career
– His journey into the entertainment industry began when he joined Pledis Entertainment in June 2012.
– He auditioned with Kim Bum Soo’s “Last Love,” a song he felt personally connected to.
– Hemade his debut as a member of Seventeen with the release of the extended play “17 Carat” on May 29, 2015.
– In 2018, he showcased his vocal prowess by releasing the single “Kind of Love,” which was featured on the soundtrack of the series “Mother.”
– Additionally, he joined forces with his fellow bandmates Hoshi and DK to form the subunit BSS (BooSeokSoon).
– In 2019, Seungkwan expanded his presence on television by joining the cast of “Prison Life of Fools” and the talk show “Five Cranky Brothers.”
– His contributions to television continued as he released the single “Go” for the soundtrack of the series “Record of Youth” on September 7, 2020.
– On January 29, 2021, he lent his vocal talents to the soundtrack of the series “Lovestruck in the City” with the song titled “The Reason.”
– He also appeared in various television shows such as “Job Dongsan,” where he worked alongside Kang Ho-dong and Super Junior’s Eunhyuk, as well as “Idol Dictation Contest.” Later, he joined the cast of tvN’s new badminton television show “Racket Boys,” alongside Olympic champion Oh Sang-uk, Jang Sung-kyu, Yang Se-chan, and others.
Magazines & Endorsements
– He has appeared in several magazines including; MORE Magazine, Korea x CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ, and STAR1.
– He has been endorsing several brands which includes; BRING GREEN, LANEIGE, and Cubeme.
Likes & Dislikes
– He has a preference for pastel colors and navy blue.
– As for his perfume preferences, he has recently been using Daniel Truth Symos, and before that, he was known to wear Hyeopjae’s morning breeze fragrance.
– He’s also a big fan of Wonder Girls and takes pride in remembering all the members’ birthdays.
– He really likes to play basketball.
– He likes rock and high tempo songs.
Food Preferences
– He enjoys foods like hamburgers, meat, cereal, and fruits.
– Some of his favorite foods include mint chocolate and carrot cake, and he enjoys drinking Americano.
– Interestingly, he’s a fan of goguma pizza (sweet potato-stuffed crust pizza) but is allergic to tomatoes and can’t eat cucumbers and melons.
– He tends to favor salty flavors over sweet ones.
Personality & Habits
– Seungkwan has various hobbies, including volleyball, calligraphy, basketball, and musical singing.
– He is known for being an emotional member who tends to cry easily.
– He is known for his enthusiastic and lively personality, earning him the role of Seventeen’s mood maker.
– He has a somewhat timid nature and often displays aegyo (cute behavior) in his actions and words.
– He’s exceptionally sensitive, often moved by fans at concerts and the meaning behind song lyrics.
Celebrity Friends
– He’s particularly close to his members, Daehyun from B.A.P, and Astro’s Moonbin, and is friends with several other K-pop idols, including The Boyz’s Haknyeon and Juyeon and Cravity’s Serim and Allen.
Major works
Some of his popular songs includes; “As it was”, “Still You”, and “Go”.
Awards
– He has won two awards including; Male Idol Entertainer and Rookie Awards.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: pledis_boos
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music | Deezer
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