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Joshua

Stage Name : Joshua (조슈아)
Birth Name : Joshua Hong
Korean Name : Hong Jisoo (홍지수)
Position : Lead Vocalist
Birthday : 30 December 1995
Zodiac sign : Capricorn
Nationality : Korean-American
Hometown : Los Angeles, California, United States
Height : 178 cm (5'10")
Weight : 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type : A
Sub-Unit : Vocal Team
Joshua's Spotify list : Beach drive

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 BTS's V. They've wished each other happy birthday for the past two years (as of 2017).

• Joshua made a cameo in "A-Teen" season 2 ep.7.

• 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)

• In the dorm he used to have his own room. (Dorm 1 - which is downstairs, floor 6th)

• Update: As of June 2020, in the new dorm he still has his own room.

• Joshua's ideal type is someone who is kind.

Source : kprofiles.com