Wonwoo Biography

Wonwoo Biography

Jeon Won Woo, popularly known as Wonwoo is a South Korean rapper. Wonwoo is a member of the South Korean boy group, SEVENTEEN under their sub-unit, 'Hip-Hop Unit'. The band debuted in May 2015 with a live showcase televised by MCB. To date, the group has released three studio albums and ten extended plays. 


What is Wonwoo Famous For?


  • Member of the boy group, SEVENTEEN.

Wonwoo SEVENTEEN


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Where is Wonwoo From?


Wonwoo was born on 17 July 1996. His birth name is Jeon Won Woo. His birth place is in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do in South Korea. He holds South Korean nationality. He belongs to Asian (South Korean) ethnicity and his zodiac sign is Cancer. Information about his parents is not available. He has a younger brother named Jeon Bohyuk. 


Regarding his educational background, he attended Sahwa Element School, Palryong Middle School, and Changwon Moonsung High School. He then attended the School of Performing Arts Seoul where he graduated in 2015. He later attended Hanyang University's Institute for Future Talents where he majored in K-Pop. 


Wonwoo Career



  • He auditioned with 2PM's "Heartbeat" to join Pledis Entertainment. 

  • He was ultimately selected and started training under the entertainment.

  • The group was named SEVENTEEN.

  • It consisted of 13 members: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino.

  • The group is also divided into three sub-groups. 

  • Wonwoo was assigned to its sub-unit, 'Hip-Hop Unit'. 

  • The group mostly writes, creates music, and choreographs their music on their own.

  • The group officially debuted with a live showcase televised by MBC in May 2015.

  • They released their first album, an EP, 17 Carat in May 2015. It became the longest-charting K-pop album of the year in the US. It was also the only rookie album to appear on Billboard's "10 Best K-Pop Albums of 2015" chart.

  • The band released their first studio album, Love & Letter in April 2016. 

  • The group has released three studio albums, Love & Letter (2016), Teen, Age (2017), and An Ode (2019). 

  • The group has already released ten extended plays to date.

  • He directed SEVENTEEN's music video, "Holiday".


Who is Wonwoo Girlfriend?


Wonwoo is not married and is reportedly single. He isn't dating anyone at present. Any details about his personal life, relationships, and dating history will be updated here.


How Tall is Wonwoo?


Wonwoo stands at the height of 1.82 m i.e. 6 feet tall. He has a body weight of 138 lbs i.e. 63 kg. He has a slim body build. His eye color is dark brown and his hair color is black. His sexual orientation is straight.


What is Wonwoo Net Worth?


Wonwoo is one of the popular South Korean entertainers. He is a member of the popular South Korean boy group, SEVENTEEN. The group debuted in 2015 and has released three studio albums and 10 extended plays to date. Their income comes from contracts, record sales, concerts, tours, sponsorships, and endorsements. Summing up, they make their fortune out of their career in the entertainment industry. At present, his net worth is estimated at around $2.5 million.