Hoshi, whose real name is Kwon Soon Young, is the charismatic leader of SEVENTEEN's Performance Team, one of the most talented K-pop groups of his generation. As the group's Main Dancer and Lead Vocalist, Hoshi is known for his powerful choreographies, his overflowing energy on stage and his bright personality, which earned him the nickname "tiger" among the Carat fandom.
About Hoshi
- Stage name: HOSHI (호시)
- Full name: Kwon Soon Young (권순영)
- Group: SEVENTEEN
- Position: Performance Team Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist
- Birthday: June 15, 1996
- Zodiac sign: Gemini
- Chinese zodiac: Rat
- MBTI: INTJ (2022) / INFP (2019)
- Height: 177 cm
- Weight: 61 kg
- Blood type: B
- Representative color: Pink (Performance Team)
- Representative emoji: 🐯 (Tiger)
Biography and Career
Born on June 15, 1996 in Namyangju, South Korea, Kwon Soon Young discovered his passion for dance very early. Before joining Pledis Entertainment, he trained intensively in dance, which shaped his unique style and flawless technique.
The stage name "Hoshi" means "star" in Japanese (星, hoshi), a symbolic choice that reflects his ambition to shine on stage. A trainee at Pledis Entertainment for several years, he took part in the show "Seventeen TV" in 2013, which documented the group's training before their official debut.
SEVENTEEN debuted on May 26, 2015 with the mini album "17 Carat". Right from the start, Hoshi established himself as the group's main choreographer, creating memorable performances that became SEVENTEEN's signature. As leader of the Performance Team alongside Jun, The8 and Dino, he leads and conceptualizes the complex choreographies the group is famous for.
In 2024, Hoshi kept growing his solo discography with projects like "Spider", showing his versatility as a solo artist. On September 16, 2025, he began his mandatory military service and is expected to be discharged on March 15, 2027.
Fun Facts
Family and Personal Life
- Hoshi is an only child
- He is very close to his family, especially his mother, whom he often mentions with affection
- His representative animal is the tiger, so much so that he calls himself "Horangi" (호랑이 = tiger in Korean)
- He is known for loving tigers and collects tiger-related items
Hobbies and Favorites
- Main passion: dance and choreography
- He likes watching movies and TV series
- Big video game fan, especially rhythm games
- He enjoys Japanese food, especially sushi
- His favorite SEVENTEEN song changes regularly, but he has a special attachment to "Adore U"
- His comfort food: tteokbokki (spicy Korean rice cakes)
Quirks and Anecdotes
- Hoshi is SEVENTEEN's main choreographer and creates most of the group's choreographies
- He is known for his limitless energy on stage and can dance for hours without showing any fatigue
- Nicknamed "10:10" because his smile looks like the hands of a watch at 10:10
- He has a very playful personality and often makes the members laugh with his jokes
- Known for being clumsy in everyday life despite his perfect coordination when dancing
- He created the unit BSS (SEVENTEEN's BooSeokSoon) with Seungkwan and DK
- His MBTI changed from INFP to INTJ, showing how his personality has evolved
- He can fall asleep anywhere, even in uncomfortable positions
- Hoshi is very expressive and his reactions often become memes among fans
- He is especially close to Woozi, forming the duo "Soonzi" (a mix of their real first names)
Relationships and Friendships
- Best friend in SEVENTEEN: Woozi (they even released a song together)
- Very close to all the members of the Performance Team he leads
- Forms the comedy trio BSS with Seungkwan and DK
- Known for being a caring leader who looks after the younger members
- Friends with several idols from other groups, especially in the dance world
Career
- Choreographed hits like "Very Nice", "Don't Wanna Cry", "Clap", "Thanks" and many more
- Released his first solo mixtape "Spider" in 2021, followed by "Tiger Power" in 2024
- Actively takes part in variety shows with BSS
- Recognized in the industry as one of the best dancers and choreographers in K-pop
- Has won many awards with SEVENTEEN, including several "Best Dance Performance" awards
- Collaborated with Woozi on the "HOSHI X WOOZI" project
- Director of the web series "Seventeen TV", in which he documented the group's life
Official Social Media
You can follow Hoshi on SEVENTEEN's official social media accounts:
- SEVENTEEN's official Instagram: @saythename_17
- Official Twitter: @pledis_17
- YouTube: SEVENTEEN
- TikTok: @seventeen17_official
- Weverse: SEVENTEEN
Hoshi in SEVENTEEN
As Performance Team leader and main choreographer, Hoshi plays an absolutely crucial role in SEVENTEEN. He is the one who conceptualizes and creates most of the group's choreographies, turning every song into a spectacular visual performance. His approach to dance is both technical and emotional, with complex synchronized moves that have become SEVENTEEN's signature.
Beyond dance, Hoshi also contributes as Lead Vocalist, bringing a unique color to the group's harmonies. His stage presence is electric, and he can captivate the audience with his charisma and contagious energy. Fans especially love his ability to switch between powerful performances and softer, more emotional moments, showing his versatility as an artist.
Songs and Projects
Here are some of Hoshi's iconic performances:
