Vernon

Vernon (버논), born Hansol Vernon Chwe, is the Korean-American rapper and songwriter who gives SEVENTEEN some of its strangest and most memorable edges. He debuted under Pledis Entertainment in 2015 as part of the group's hip-hop unit, but his appeal has never been limited to a fixed role. The draw is range: dry delivery, melodic instinct, and a willingness to push idol-pop structure toward punk, alt-rap, and left-field collaboration.

That stretch is clearest in his solo work. Bands Boy showed his instinct for wiry, self-authored rap, while 2022's Black Eye turned the volume up with a more abrasive rock-leaning mix. Outside the booth, Vernon has become one of the more credible fashion crossovers in his generation. WWD confirmed in 2023 that Kenzo signed him as the house's global ambassador under Nigo, extending his profile beyond K-pop press cycles and into Paris fashion week visibility.

What keeps the page relevant now is the combination of catalog depth and authorship. Vernon is not just a recognizable SEVENTEEN face. He is one of the members who helps write the group's identity from the inside, then still sounds distinct when he steps out alone.