Wendy (full name: Shon Seung Wan, Korean: 손승완), also known by her English name Wendy Shon, is a South Korean-Canadian singer, musician, and songwriter. She is a member of the groups Red Velvet and Girls On Top, and made her solo debut on April 5, 2021 with the mini-album Like Water. In 2025, after leaving SM Entertainment, she joined the label ASND.
Introducing Wendy
- Stage Name: Wendy (웬디)
- English Name: Wendy Shon
- Korean Name: Shon Seung Wan (손승완)
- Date of Birth: February 21, 1994 — Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Height: 160 cm (official) / 159 cm (approx. real)
- Weight: 47 kg — Blood Type: O
- Designated Color: Blue
- Representative Animals: Deer (Cookie Jar) / Squirrel (Summer Magic+)
- Representative Fruit: Blue-Flesh Orange
- Representative Weapon: Scissors
- Representative Drink: Blue Crush
- Languages: Korean, English, Spanish, French
- Social Media: @todayis_wendy | @wendy_offcl | @wendy_offcl
Biography and Career
Origins: Born in Seongbuk-dong (Seoul), she attended elementary school in Korea before moving to Canada with her sister for her studies. She attends Richmond Hill High School and sings in the school choir.
Debut: As an SM Rookies trainee, she joined Red Velvet in 2014. Known for her expressive reactions and powerful vocals, she is the group's main vocalist.
Solo Career: On April 5, 2021, she made her solo debut with Like Water. In April 2025, she left SM Entertainment and signed with ASND.
Facts About Wendy
Family & Life
- Music-loving parents, one older sister Son Seung-hee.
- Nicknames: Olaf, Wan-ah.
- Favorite number: 77.
- Very positive and caring, often makes late-night treats for her loved ones.
Education & Talents
- Schools: Shattuck-Saint Mary's, Richmond Hill High School.
- Multi-instrumentalist: piano, guitar, flute, saxophone.
- Soprano singer in a choir in Canada.
- Received the Obama Presidential Award (8th grade) and her name is engraved in her school's Hall of Fame.
Music Career
- OSTs: "Return" (School 2015), "Let You Know" (D-Day), "Sound of Your Heart" (SM Station).
- Collaborations: Eric Nam ("Spring Love"), Ricky Martin ("Vente Pa' Ca").
- Participated in King of the Masked Singer (Space Beauty Maetel, ep. 43).
- Known as the "Queen of Reactions".
Tastes & Personality
- Enjoys cooking, exploring cafes, and finding rare songs.
- Favorite Music Genres: All, with a preference for LANY and The 1975.
- Favorite Movies: Begin Again, The Fault in Our Stars.
- Dress Style: Simple, casual.
- Known for being very beautiful without makeup.
Trivia
- Has a bright personality but hates direct sunlight.
- Speaks English, French, Korean, and Spanish; wants to learn Japanese and Chinese.
- Seriously injured at the SBS Gayo Daejeon 2019 (fractures and facial injuries), took a year to recover.
- Shared a room with Irene and Seulgi before each member had their own place.
- Often described as unlucky, unlike Irene (very lucky).
Selective Discography
- Like Water (mini-album, 2021) — solo debut.
- Spring Love (SM Station, feat. Eric Nam, 2016).
- Vente Pa’ Ca (feat. Ricky Martin, 2016).
- OST Return (School 2015).
- OST Let You Know (D-Day).
Ideal Type
Wendy prefers someone who is respectful, caring, laughs often, eats well, and reminds her of her father.
