Seventeen Profile 2020 (Updated!)

Joshua

Stage Name: Joshua (조슈아)
Birth Name: Joshua Hong
Korean Name: Hong Jisoo (홍지수)
Position: Lead Vocalist
Birthday: December 30, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 177 cm (5'10")
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean-American
Sub-Unit: Vocal Team
Instagram: joshuahong951230

Joshua facts:
- He was born in Los Angeles, California, US.
- Education: Downtown Magnets High School.
- His parents are both Koreans.
- He's an only child.
- He joined Pledis Entertainment and began his training in 2013.
- He was a trainee for 2 years and 2 months.
- His family is in Los Angeles, but his mom comes from time to time to Korea to see him.
- During Weekly Idol he introduced himself as the member who can speak 5 different languages.
- When he lived in America, he would speak Korean at home and English at school so he is good at speaking it but not good at writing Korean.
- He is a fan of EXO.
- His favorite singers are 2BiC, Chris Brown, Usher, and Tupac.
- Between 20 and Adore U, he prefers 20.
- He likes the Korean drama "Rooftop Prince".
- His hobbies are reading, sleeping, eating, singing, playing the guitar and watching movies.
- His favorite colors are Blue, Black, Brown and Pink.
- He doesn't like the color green.
- He likes horror movies.
- His favorite animals are rabbits.
- Joshua loves anime. His favorites are One Piece, Naruto & Bleach.
- He can cook.
- He loves chicken.
- His favorite flavor of ice-cream is kiwi.
- His favorite sport is soccer.
- He prefers books over movies.
- He loves fairy tales.
- He likes the British accent.
- He said music is his life.
- He views himself as a calm person.
- He's a Christian (Catholic).
- Joshua was a member of the Praise Team in their church.
- The meaning behind his name Joshua is that it's a name from the Bible.
- He attended church often when he lived in America.
- He plays the guitar really well.
- Joshua has the biggest hands in Seventeen, according to Seungcheol.
- He finds it difficult to ask people for favors.
- He is named Seventeen's gentleman because he doesn't get angry easily and talks softly.
- He has a gentle voice and behaves with manners. He says 'Good Morning' whenever he wakes up in the morning.
- He shares the same birthday (even the year) with . They've wished each other happy birthday for the past two years (as of 2017).
- He wants to be a dutiful son to his parents and work hard and make them proud.
- His parents are his role models.
- He has a bright personality. When he's with the members or close friends, his spirits are often high. He used to have a shy personality, but after living with the members, his real self came out. (Japanese Seventeen Magazine)
- Up until a short time ago, he used to be called the 'gentleman' of the group, but lately, he's become more of the joker/position of a person who makes people laugh. The members laugh when he dances with all of his might, and he gets a massive overreaction. He's told that he looks really quiet, so the difference between his looks and personality are funny. (Japanese Seventeen Magazine)
- When the weather is good, he often rides a bike on the bicycle road next to Han River, and afterwards, goes to watch a movie. He likes anime too. (Japanese Seventeen Magazine)
- A casual style is his favorite. He also likes buying clothes, and goes shopping when he has the time.
- When he laughs, the edges of his mouth rise slightly. (Japanese Seventeen Magazine)
- He's a person who opens up to the person he's close to, but doesn't really talk to people he doesn't know.
- When he was in America, he had Japanese friends. (Japanese Seventeen Magazine)
- Joshua's ideal type is someone who is kind.

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Joshua Facts:
- He was born in Los Angeles, California, United States.
- Joshua is fully Korean but was born and raised in America.
- He's an only child.
- He joined Pledis Entertainment and began his training in 2013.
- His favorite animals are rabbits.
- He said music is his life.
- He views himself as a calm person.
- During Weekly Idol, he introduced himself as the member who can speak 5 different languages.
- He is a fan of EXO.
- His hobbies are reading, sleeping, eating, singing, playing the guitar, and watching movies.
- Joshua loves anime, especially One Piece, Naruto, & Bleach.
- Joshua made a cameo in "A-Teen" season 2 ep.7.
- Update: In the dorm he has his own room. (Dorm 1 - which is downstairs)
- Joshua's ideal type is someone who is kind.