Kapanlagi.com - Six years into their career in the entertainment industry, SEVENTEEN has become one of the idol groups whose performances are always anticipated. Not only popular, SEVENTEEN has also achieved several accomplishments. Recently, the album Your Choice, released in June 2015, has brought SEVENTEEN to tremendous success.
SEVENTEEN is not only successful as a group, but its 13 members have also gained fame in the entertainment world. Among the 13 members, Wonwoo SEVENTEEN is one who often catches attention. It's not only because of his handsome looks, but Wonwoo also has exceptional talent. Wonwoo's deep voice can easily melt the hearts of listeners.
Wonwoo's mysterious personality often invites curiosity. It's not surprising that various things about Wonwoo become interesting to explore. Like the following facts about Wonwoo, which will surely make you more amazed and become a fan of this handsome idol.
1. Frequently Gives Wise Messages to Carats
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Behind his mysterious appearance, it cannot be denied that Wonwoo of SEVENTEEN is also a wise person. Wonwoo often gives wise messages to Carats (the term for SEVENTEEN fans). However, at the beginning of his appearance, Wonwoo was known to be quiet and rarely spoke.
During an interview with Weverse magazine, Wonwoo revealed the reason why he cares about Carats. According to Wonwoo, thanks to the support from other members, he who used to feel insecure can now appreciate himself more. Wonwoo admitted that he wants to do the same for Carats who have supported him.
"Every time I get asked why I want to help CARATs who have similar problems. I think they (Carats) are the ones who told me about such concerns, so I can overcome them (laughs)," said Wonwoo as quoted from koreaboo.
2. Having Difficulty During Trainee Period
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Wonwoo realized his talent since high school. He then decided to leave his home in Changwon to pursue his dream of becoming a K-Pop idol. Thanks to his extraordinary talent, Wonwoo passed the audition and started his training period. Despite having exceptional talent, Wonwoo admitted that he faced various difficulties during his time as a trainee.
"At that time, we practiced from 1 p.m. until 4 or 5 in the morning. On days when I went to school, I would come back and practice until dawn. I lived like that regularly. During this time, I always lacked sleep," said Wonwoo.
However, Wonwoo managed to overcome those difficulties. Furthermore, he explained that the trainee period became easier after he tried to adapt to living in the dormitory and being with the other members. Wonwoo also expressed his gratitude to the other members for making the training atmosphere more enjoyable.
"I am grateful to the members," said Wonwoo as quoted by Koreaboo.
3. Once Aspired to Become President
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Being a singer has always been Wonwoo SEVENTEEN's dream since he was a child. Therefore, since he was young, Wonwoo has started practicing a lot, including joining a guitar academy.
Interestingly, being a singer is not the only story from Wonwoo's childhood. Who would have thought that this member of the Hip-Hop unit also once aspired to become a president. This interesting fact was revealed when Wonwoo was interviewed by DAZED Korea. In addition to being a singer and a president, Wonwoo also mentioned his desire to become a professional gamer.
4. Just Created an Instagram Account
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On July 17, 2021, Wonwoo SEVENTEEN turned 25 years old (international age) or 26 years old (Korean age). On his special day, Wonwoo made a big decision that surprised his fans. Wonwoo finally officially decided to create a personal Instagram account. Of course, in an instant, Wonwoo's new Instagram immediately gained many followers from his fans.
In addition, Wonwoo's first post, a photo of himself with a sun emoji as the caption, was immediately flooded with comments from fans. Not only fans, but other members like S.Coups, Seungkwan, and DK also appeared to leave comments. From birthday wishes to requests to follow.
5. Visited Yogyakarta
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In June 2019, Wonwoo SEVENTEEN also made a scene among his fans in Indonesia. Suddenly, Wonwoo visited Indonesia, specifically in Yogyakarta. He was not alone, at that time he was accompanied by S.Coups and Jeonghan for the filming of the variety show Battle Trip.
During their time in Yogyakarta, Wonwoo and the other two members of SEVENTEEN visited several tourist destinations, such as Borobudur, Parangtritis Beach, kopi jos, and sand dunes. Of course, Wonwoo, who is mysterious and doesn't talk much, seemed to be the mediator between S.Coups and Jeonghan, who often played pranks and seemed more excited.
6. A Gamer
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For KLovers who have been following Wonwoo since long ago, they must understand well that this SEVENTEEN member is a gamer. Because of his love for playing games, Wonwoo even has a special computer that he uses for gaming.
Wonwoo's passion for games often impresses and makes other members jealous. One of them is Mingyu, who admitted to learning a lot about gaming from Wonwoo. He revealed this during an interview with Seventeen magazine after releasing their single titled Bittersweet.
"For me, from a practical point of view, I learned a lot from Wonwoo. Like using a computer. And even though we don't play often, if we do, I think I also learn a lot from him," Mingyu said as quoted by Koreaboo.
Those are some facts about Wonwoo SEVENTEEN that have always seemed mysterious. How about it KLovers, are you becoming more fans of Wonwoo?
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.