Woozi

Woozi is the main producer, a lead vocalist and the head of the vocal unit in SEVENTEEN, the Pledis Entertainment group that debuted in 2015. He has co-created most of the group's catalog and is often called an all-round idol for his work in composing, lyrics, vocals and production. In late 2021 he won the Best Producer prize at the Asia Artist Awards, and in January 2022 he put out his first solo mixtape, Ruby. He has described the group's identity as built on honest input from every member rather than a ready-made package.

Where they grew up

Woozi grew up in Busan, South Korea. His first real contact with music came at an English academy, where the principal, who was also a pastor, taught with pop songs and drew him into church choir and instrument playing. Around the move from middle school to high school he took classes at a music academy, which was his first serious study of music. Confident in his singing after hearing praise at home in Busan, he tried an open Pledis audition after spotting a poster, sang Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours," and was chosen from a field of about 300.

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