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Joshua
ArtistPledis Entertainment

Joshua

Joshua Hong (홍지수), known simply as Joshua, gives SEVENTEEN one of its cleanest bridges between Korean idol precision and global pop accessibility. Born in Los Angeles and trained under Pledis Entertainment, he debuted with the group in 2015 and quickly became essential to its Vocal Team chemistry, English-language outreach, and polished on-camera tone inside the broader HYBE system.

What keeps Joshua compelling is how little he has to force. His voice sits smoothly inside SEVENTEEN's harmony work, his acoustic image never feels like cosplay, and his fashion-facing lane has expanded without pulling him away from the group core. He is still most convincing when SEVENTEEN leans into elegant pop and emotional lift. Even as members open side lanes and sub-units, Joshua remains one of the artists who helps the group feel internationally fluent without losing its center.

0 articles8 creditsDebut: May 26, 2015American

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SEVENTEENTH HEAVENalbum
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FMLalbum
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Face the Sunalbum
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Attaccaalbum
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Fans Also Ask

When did Joshua debut with SEVENTEEN?
Joshua debuted with SEVENTEEN on May 26, 2015 through the group's first mini album 17 Carat. He launched as part of the Vocal Team after training at Pledis Entertainment and quickly became one of the members most associated with the group's international communication and harmony-driven pop sound.
Is Joshua from Los Angeles?
Yes. Joshua was born and raised in Los Angeles before moving to South Korea to train and debut with SEVENTEEN. That background has made him one of the group's clearest English-language communicators and a natural bridge for Western interviews, overseas touring, and fan-facing content outside Korea.
What unit is Joshua in within SEVENTEEN?
Joshua is part of SEVENTEEN's Vocal Team, the unit that anchors much of the group's melodic and harmony-based material. His tone works especially well in lighter pop arrangements and emotionally direct hooks, which is why he remains a reliable presence across SEVENTEEN's album tracks, concerts, and special-stage work.
What is Joshua known for outside SEVENTEEN albums?
Outside the core group discography, Joshua is known for his acoustic image, fluent English interviews, and fashion-facing brand work. Those strengths help him stand out without feeling disconnected from SEVENTEEN itself, which matters because his strongest appeal still comes from how naturally he fits the group's full-team balance.
What company manages Joshua?
Joshua is managed through Pledis Entertainment, SEVENTEEN's label, within HYBE's larger multi-label structure. That framework has backed the group's album releases, touring, unit activities, and global expansion while preserving the self-producing identity that separates SEVENTEEN from most peer acts.

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