Mingyu included his selca from the 050725 Malaysia brand event in his 2025 Instagram photo dump! ๐ฉท
Weโre truly grateful to be part of your 2025 memories, Mingyu ๐ฅน
MYCARATs will always be waiting for your return together with the other members๐ฉต
#MINGYU#๋ฏผ๊ท
SKECHERS MALAYSIA INSTAGRAM update with #๋๊ฒธ#์น๊ด#๋๋ ธ
ITโS OFFICIAL! #SEVENTEENโs DK, SEUNGKWAN & DINO are the new brand ambassadors for SKECHERS MALAYSIA!
MYCARATs, letโs show our endless love and support for our SEVENTEEN ๐ฉท๐ฉต
๐ https://t.co/borVja6hi9
#skechersmy
๐ Congratulations SEVENTEEN for being 'The Most Active Artist' in 2025 with over 300 YouTube contents, over 110 live streams, 31 group concerts, 7 fanmeetings, 11 unit concerts, 1 group comeback, 1 unit comeback and 2 unit debuts, 480+ TikToks, almost 1000 Instagram posts, many variety shows, and much more all despite 4 members being in the military.
@pledis_17 #SEVENTEEN
when we got our first hoshi update after he entered the military and it was a picture of him proudly showing his handwritten letter for carats ๐ฅน๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ
horanghae caratdeul >.<
iโm doing really well!
everyone~ horanghabnida โฅ๏ธ
๐ฏ๐
hoshi and jun giving each other words of encouragement ๐ฅน๐ฅน๐ฅน
๐ฏ our jun whos been working so hard filming nonstop (and) going back and forth from korea and china... please take a good care of your health
๐ฑ thanks~
๐ฏ im gonna miss u. by the time this video is being released i probably wont be around
๐ฑ [laughs]
๐ฑ should i say something as well then?
๐ฏ ok~
๐ฑ do well on the hoshi woozi concert. there are still plenty of concerts ahead, so keep going and do well until the very end, I'll look forward to it!
#HOSHI #ํธ์ #์ธ๋ธํด #SEVENTEEN 251230
SEVENTEEN won BEST GROUP ( MALE ) AT ASIAN POP MUSIC AWARDS 2025 and MAMA 2025 ๐๐
Congratulations Seventeen doing this in their 10th year. ๐ฅน๐ฅณ
#SEVENTEEN#์ธ๋ธํด
one of the most wholesome moments for me was doyoung asking nctzens to sing happy birthday to hoshi at his concert. he is so loved by people around him๐ฅนโฅ๏ธ
Happy Birthday, Joshua Hong. ๐๐Throwback to @misterpotato_my M&G in Malaysia, where CARATs celebrated his birthday in advance and Joshua took a moment to thank them with a smile that said everything. ๐๐ฉท๐
#MisterPotato #JinjjaCrunch #DK#๋๊ฒธ#JOSHUA #์กฐ์์ #DINO #๋๋ ธ#SEVENTEEN #์ธ๋ธํด #SEVENTEENinKL #SEVENTEENinMY #SEOKSOOCHANbalikMALAYSIA #SEOKSOOCHANinKL
[JOSHUA's BIRTHDAY LIVE 2025]
Malaysia mentioned! Malaysian CARATs mentioned!
Happiest birthday to our shuami JOSHUA ๐ฉท๐ฉต May your birthday be as wonderful as you are ๐ซถ๐ป
These unforgettable moments won't happen without @misterpotato_my#JOSHUA#์กฐ์์#SEVENTEEN@pledis_17
Happy 30th birthday to the talented Joshua of SEVENTEEN.
The singer debuted as the lead vocalist of SEVENTEEN in 2015 as part of the โVocal Team.โ His impact and contributions with hits such as โRock with Youโ have cemented him as one of the leading idols and a K-pop staple. Billboard ranked him among the top K-pop acts of 2025 at #2.
Happy 30th Birthday to SEVENTEEN's gorgeous, incredibly talented, Singer, Dancer, Songwriter, Composer, TV host, model, Superstar and Fashion & K-Pop Global Icon, the One & Only Joshua, who rang in his birthday, trending in the Top 2 Worldwide on X with #OurFortunateShuaday and Top 7 with FORTUNATE DAY WITH SHUA!๐๐๐๐ฅ๐2โฃ & 7โฃ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๐
#Joshua found fame as the main Vocalist and Visual Genius of the hugely popular top-selling, history-making K-Pop Group #SEVENTEEN. He is a Superstar in his own right, and one of the Top Idols of the Era, with Billboard ranking him the #2 top K-Pop Act of 2025! He's a Korean-American idol who brings amazing versatile vocals, exceptional guitar skills, incredible dance moves and multilingual charm to the group! His voice often stands out like in his epic Intro on "Rock With You", or on "Habit," "Falling for U" and covers such as "Double Take"! He is also famous for his iconic handstand and worm dance! Joshua is also a great composer and songwriter and has written 8 songs for the group and composed 2! He has been key to SEVENTEEN's success and helps the band connect globally, being one of the main English speakers and has been a major part of the group's massive feats like their multiple #1 Billboard 200 albums, their 10th anniversary coup with all 13 members topping Billboard's 2025 K-Pop Artist 100 and Joshua coming in 2nd, and their stadium tour success with 1.26M+ attendees at concerts in 2025! Joshua's feats blend vocal prowess, cross-cultural roots, and emerging solo ventures, making him a standout in SEVENTEEN's self-producing powerhouse legacy!
Joshua was born in Los Angeles to South Korean parents and graduated in 2013. He was discovered by a Pledis talent scout in Koreatown in LA, and moved to Seoul where he began training to be a singer and dancer. Joshua took part in the Reality show Seventeen TV. On May 29, 2015, he officially debuted as a member of SEVENTEEN with the EP '17 Carat'! In 2020, he and DK collaborated with American musician PinkSweats on a remix of his song "17". In 2022, Joshua released a cover of dhruv's double take as a part of Seventeen's ongoing 17Studio series! In 2023, Joshua and Hoshi were cast in TVING's reality show 'Bro and Marble' in Dubai! In 2023, Joshua released two song covers as part of Apple Music's Home Session series, becoming the first K-pop artist to be featured in the series. In July 2023, Joshua and Vernon hosted the Apple Music 1 summer themed radio show 'Summer Vacation'! That same year Joshua, DK and Dino were featured on New Kids On The Block's remix to their 2008 song "Dirty Dancing"! In 2025, Joshua was featured on Pharrell Williams' "Bad Influence"!
Outside of music, Joshua has expressed strong interest in acting in his latest 2025 interviews, ever since he was featured in a cameo in A-Teen 2 in 2019!
Joshua has won several awards as a member of SEVENTEEN including 24 MAMA Awards, 15 golden Disc Awards, 14 Asia Artist Awards, 13 Circle chart Music Awards, 10 Asian Pop Music Awards, 9 Seoul Music Awards, 7 Japan Gold Disc Awards, 7 MelOn Music Awards, 6 Fact Awards, 5 Hanteo Music Awards, 4 V Live Awards, 2 MTV Europe Music Awards, 2 MTV Video Music Award, 2 APAN Awards, a Tencent Music Entertainment Award and a Special International prize at the Japan Record Awards! On October 28, 2020, Joshua and SEVENTEEN received a Prime Minister's Commendation at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, in honor of the group's contribution to the development of South Korea's contemporary pop culture and arts, and in September 2021, Joshua was awarded with the group, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award at the 2021 Newsis K-EXPO Cultural Awards. On December 9, 2022, he received the Building K-cultural Bridges: Culture Ambassador Award with SEVENTEEN at the Los Angeles LA3C festival at Hammer Museum to honour their role in cultural exchanges between Korea, Asia, and the United States.
Joshua's endorsements are with beauty, luxury fashion, and lifestyle, which suits his calm, elegant "gentleman" image. In May 2022, Joshua became a model for Laneige's "Neo Cushion" line, alongside Seungkwan, starring in viral skincare campaigns. In December 2023, he became an ambassador for Givenchy Beauty, promoting products like Prisme Libre powder, lipsticks, and fragrances. His classy yet witty charm fits the brand perfectly. In February 2023, Joshua attended Italian fashion house Marni's Fall/Winter 2023 runway show in Tokyo and their womenswear Spring 2024 show in Paris, causing a media stir at both events! In March 2024, Joshua became the brand ambassador for Scottish cashmere brand Barrie! Joshua along with SEVENTEEN became the 1st-ever Global Brand Ambassador in May 2025 for bibigo which included a Massive campaign with limited-edition products (seaweed, tteokbokki, sauces in Rose Quartz & Serenity colors), events, and Gen Z-focused ads promoting Korean food worldwide! They have also been Global endorsers since May 2025 of Airbnb! They are also Global ambassadors for the Thai beverage Mogu Mogu since 2024! In December this year, Joshua partnered with LG Electronics India, targeting Indian Gen Z and millennials with appliances that simplify daily life. Joshua's grounded persona aligns with the campaign's focus on effortless living. In September, 2025, Joshua caused a sensation at Milan Fashion Week (MFW) at the Onitsuka Tiger SS26 show, showcasing stylish looks and solidifying his status as a fashion influencer. In October, 2025 he was the Main Event at the Givenchy SS26 show at Paris Fashion week. Joshua's star aura at these major fashion weeks highlights his global influence and connection between K-pop and luxury fashion. Fans praised his fashion sense, calling him a "ray of sunshine" even in the Paris rain!
Since his debut in 2015, Joshua actively participates in SEVENTEEN's collective philanthropic efforts and has multiple times been named a "Charity Fairy" via the CHOEAEDOL app (e.g., in 2020 and 2025), where fans vote massively on his birthday, triggering app donations (โฉ500,000 each time) to organizations like MIRAL Welfare Foundation (supporting disabilities)! Joshua's fans (often called "Joshuji") support events like "Walk Home with Joshua," a heartfelt celebration involving charitable elements. Joshua's philanthropy also shines through SEVENTEEN's unified efforts to empower youth globally, amplified by his eloquent representation. SEVENTEEN has a strong tradition of giving back, after becoming the 1st K-Pop Group to be appointed UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors for Youth in 2024. Joshua often represents the group in these initiatives, delivering speeches and statements on their behalf. SEVENTEEN pledged $1 million in 2024 to launch the "Global Youth Grant Scheme," supporting education and youth projects worldwide. In 2025, on International Youth Day, they donated an additional $250,000 from a charity auction to fund youth-led initiatives in education, sustainability, arts, and culture. Joshua spoke on behalf of the group: "This will support young people to pursue their dreams around the world. And weโre so proud to stand with youth everywhere." Since 2017, SEVENTEEN has donated annually around their debut anniversary to causes like children's welfare, education in Africa/Asia, and underprivileged youth. Joshua contributes as part of the 13-member unit. In 2021, the group donated to the international humanitarian non-governmental organization Good Neighbors to assist children who have been victims of abuse. In 2022, Seventeen made donations via UNESCO to help children in Africa and Asia receive an education! In March 2025, Seventeen donated 1 billion KRW through the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association to help the victims of the wildfires that occurred in the Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam regions!
FORTUNATE DAY WITH SHUA
#์ด์ ๋ณด๋ค_๋_๋ฐ์คํ_์์์์ผ
#OurFortunateShuaDay
@pledis_17