ArtistPledis Entertainment
Seungkwan
Seungkwan (승관), born Boo Seung-kwan (부승관) on January 16, 1998 in Busan and raised in Jeju, is a main vocalist of SEVENTEEN and one of the most versatile entertainers in fourth-generation K-pop. He debuted under Pledis Entertainment in May 2015 with the extended play 17 Carat, and has since built a dual identity: the vocal anchor on stage, the wit in the room everywhere else.
Within SEVENTEEN, Seungkwan carries the high-register passages and ad-libs that fans identify in seconds. The BSS (BooSeokSoon) subunit alongside Hoshi and DK expanded his solo reach, while his variety record across Unexpected Q, Prison Life of Fools, and The Devil's Plan established him as a presence that crosses over well beyond the fandom. In July 2023, he stepped back from activities for health reasons and returned in September ahead of Seventeenth Heaven. The hiatus showed what the group's live sound relies on. RIGHT HERE (2024) solidified SEVENTEEN as one of the most consistent stadium-level acts in K-pop heading into the back half of the decade.
In 2026, Seungkwan and DK formalized the DxS unit with DxS SERENADE ON STAGE 2026, their first official subunit tour across five major Asian cities. Two main vocalists. No opening act needed.
1 articles7 creditsDebut: May 26, 2015South Korean
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Seungkwan at SEVENTEEN Street Event, November 2023. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0
DK and Seungkwan at DxS Serenade 2026. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0
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2026
DxS SERENADE ON STAGE 2026Concert Tour
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Fans Also Ask
What is Seungkwan's real name and where is he from?
Seungkwan's real name is Boo Seung-kwan (부승관). He was born in Busan, South Korea on January 16, 1998, and raised in Jeju-do. His deep connection to Jeju is a signature part of his public persona, reflected in his love of tangerines and his MiniTEEN character BBOOGYULI.
When did Seungkwan debut with SEVENTEEN?
Seungkwan debuted on May 26, 2015 as a member of SEVENTEEN with the group's first EP 17 Carat under Pledis Entertainment. As main vocalist of the vocal team, he has been central to SEVENTEEN's sound across every generation of their discography.
What is BSS (BooSeokSoon)?
BSS, short for BooSeokSoon, is a SEVENTEEN subunit consisting of Seungkwan, Hoshi, and DK. Named after a common fan nickname for the three members, the unit debuted with the single "Just Do It" and is known for its high-energy performances and playful chemistry.
What is the DxS unit?
DxS (DK x Seungkwan) is a SEVENTEEN duo subunit featuring DK and Seungkwan, both of whom are main vocalists. In 2026 the pair announced the SERENADE ON STAGE 2026 concert tour, performing as a duo unit for the first time in a dedicated concert setting.
What variety shows has Seungkwan appeared in?
Seungkwan is one of K-pop's most recognized variety personalities, having appeared on Unexpected Q, Prison Life of Fools, Five Cranky Brothers, Job Dongsan, and The Devil's Plan. His quick wit, expressive reactions, and unfiltered humor have earned him consistent praise as a natural entertainer.
