# Joshua (홍지수) (American singer)
**Joshua** (조슈아; born Hong Jisoo, 홍지수, in 1995) is a Korean-American singer from Los Angeles who is a sub-vocalist of the vocal team in the South Korean boy band SEVENTEEN, which he joined after being cast in the United States and debuting with the group in May 2015[1](https://www.melon.com/artist/detail.htm?artistId=874339) • [2](https://www.pledis.co.kr/artist/detail/seventeen/profile/) • [3](https://morningcalm.koreanair.com/media/pages/archive/sep-oct-nov-2021/f3945c2778-1743128431/morningcalm_2021-09-10-11.pdf).
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Hong Jisoo (홍지수); stage name Joshua; born 1995[4](https://sites.google.com/view/world-of-seventeen/%E6%88%90%E5%93%A1%E4%BB%8B%E7%B4%B9/vocal-team/joshua) • [3](https://morningcalm.koreanair.com/media/pages/archive/sep-oct-nov-2021/f3945c2778-1743128431/morningcalm_2021-09-10-11.pdf) |
| Origin | Los Angeles, United States; moved to Korea as a teenager to become an idol after being cast by a talent agent[5](https://time.com/5868040/seventeen-k-pop-everything-to-know/) |
| Position | Sub-vocalist in SEVENTEEN's vocal team, alongside WOOZI, JEONGHAN, DK, and SEUNGKWAN[1](https://www.melon.com/artist/detail.htm?artistId=874339) • [6](https://magazine.weverse.io/article/view/1100?artist=SEVENTEEN&lang=wsee) |
| Debut | May 2015, first mini album *17 CARAT*, lead single "Adore U"[2](https://www.pledis.co.kr/artist/detail/seventeen/profile/) |
| Duo work | Member of the subunit JEONGHAN X JOSHUA, which released its first EP *DREAMSCAPE* on October 19, 2026[7](https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/entertainment/seventeen-subunit-jeonghan-x-joshua-to-hold-concerts-in-six-cities/12894376) |
| Other work | Played King Arthur in the musical *Xcalibur* (2019); first member of a K-pop group to feature in an Apple Music Home Session[8](https://sunwayechomedia.com/2022/11/17/beer-skittles-a-guide-to-stanning-seventeen/) • [9](https://music.apple.com/us/album/apple-music-home-session-joshua/1677396037) |
## Background and casting
Joshua grew up in Los Angeles, where he sang and played guitar in his church's musical worship team[5](https://time.com/5868040/seventeen-k-pop-everything-to-know/). He moved to Korea as a teenager to become an idol after being cast by a talent agent[5](https://time.com/5868040/seventeen-k-pop-everything-to-know/) • [8](https://sunwayechomedia.com/2022/11/17/beer-skittles-a-guide-to-stanning-seventeen/). Melon's artist profile describes him as a second-generation Korean American who was cast in the United States, with a clear, refreshing vocal tone[1](https://www.melon.com/artist/detail.htm?artistId=874339).
## SEVENTEEN and the vocal team
SEVENTEEN debuted in May 2015 with the mini album *17 CARAT* and the single "Adore U", using a pre-debut system that made the members' training process public[2](https://www.pledis.co.kr/artist/detail/seventeen/profile/). The group's 13 members divide into hip-hop, vocal, and performance units, and Joshua belongs to the vocal team with WOOZI, JEONGHAN, DK, and SEUNGKWAN[5](https://time.com/5868040/seventeen-k-pop-everything-to-know/) • [6](https://magazine.weverse.io/article/view/1100?artist=SEVENTEEN&lang=wsee). Weverse Magazine describes the vocal team as specializing in expressing emotion through voice, with harmonies that can turn a concert into a soft, sentimental experience[6](https://magazine.weverse.io/article/view/1100?artist=SEVENTEEN&lang=wsee).
Within the group, Joshua has taken on roles beyond singing. Along with fellow Korean-American Vernon, he serves as an unofficial translator and spokesperson when SEVENTEEN works in the United States, and he has introduced himself as "SEVENTEEN's gentleman"[5](https://time.com/5868040/seventeen-k-pop-everything-to-know/). He also plays guitar in performances and has hosted "Wine and Cheese" live broadcasts of song recommendations[5](https://time.com/5868040/seventeen-k-pop-everything-to-know/). In 2022 he released a cover of dhruv's "double take" on SEVENTEEN's official channel, which has drawn about 21 million views[10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4SoJzhaOj4).
## Solo and unit work
Joshua was the first member of a K-pop group to feature in an Apple Music Home Session, recording an exclusive session that showcased what Apple Music called his velvety vocals[9](https://music.apple.com/us/album/apple-music-home-session-joshua/1677396037). His solo releases include the digital single "Baby Come Home", promoted with a live clip and an English version[11](https://weverse.io/SEVENTEEN/media), and he has recorded "One More Dance" for the Anderson .[12](https://elle.com.sg/life-culture/entertainment/seventeen-jeonghan-joshua-jxj-dreamscape-interview-2026/).
**JEONGHAN X JOSHUA.** In 2026 Joshua formed SEVENTEEN's newest official subunit with JEONGHAN. The duo released its first mini album, *DREAMSCAPE*, on October 19, 2026, through [Pledis Entertainment](https://www.edgepedia.org/pledis-entertainment), and announced the "JOURNEY INTO [DREAMING]" concert series across six cities: [Inspire Arena](https://www.edgepedia.org/inspire-arena) in Incheon (October 30 to November 1, 2026), Belluna Dome in Saitama (November 21 and 22), Galaxy Arena in Macau (December 11 and 12), Taipei Arena (January 9 and 10, 2027), BEXCO in Busan (January 30 and 31, 2027), and AsiaWorld-Arena in Hong Kong (February 20 and 21, 2027)[7](https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/entertainment/seventeen-subunit-jeonghan-x-joshua-to-hold-concerts-in-six-cities/12894376) • [13](https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/star/2026/09/29/2026092909295959796). Hanteo News characterized the duo as a new direction centered on vocals, distinct from the group's other unit combinations[14](https://www.hanteonews.com/en/article/93842).
## Public profile
Joshua represented SEVENTEEN at the "UNESCO x SEVENTEEN: Celebrating Youth, Creativity and Well-Being Together" event at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on June 25, 2026, which was livestreamed on UNESCO's official YouTube channel[15](https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/entertainment/boy-band-seventeens-joshua-to-represent-group-at-joint-unesco-event/12725174). The Hong Kong Tourism Board invited him to experience [Art Basel](https://www.edgepedia.org/art-basel) and Art Central in 2026, and The Standard reported that he has nearly 10 million Instagram followers and frequently shares art, design, and lifestyle content[16](https://www.thestandard.com.hk/arts-and-culture/article/329471/Video-SEVENTEENs-JOSHUA-explores-Hong-Kongs-vibrant-art-scene) • [17](https://english.dotdotnews.com/a/202604/16/AP69e08294e4b09ea23312aa6a.html). He has also appeared at [Paris Fashion Week](https://www.edgepedia.org/paris-fashion-week) and [Super Bowl LX](https://www.edgepedia.org/super-bowl-lx) as his United States profile has grown[18](https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/seventeen-hiatus-crews-american-member-065342255.html) • [19](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2591608/joshua-hong-attends-super-bowl-lx-as-seventeen-star-continues-growing-us-profile).
## References
1. [SEVENTEEN artist profile, Melon](https://www.melon.com/artist/detail.htm?artistId=874339)
2. [SEVENTEEN profile, Pledis Entertainment official site](https://www.pledis.co.kr/artist/detail/seventeen/profile/)
3. [SEVENTEEN member table, Morning Calm (Korean Air), Sep–Nov 2021 issue](https://morningcalm.koreanair.com/media/pages/archive/sep-oct-nov-2021/f3945c2778-1743128431/morningcalm_2021-09-10-11.pdf)
4. [_WORLD of SEVENTEEN – Joshua](https://sites.google.com/view/world-of-seventeen/%E6%88%90%E5%93%A1%E4%BB%8B%E7%B4%B9/vocal-team/joshua)
5. [Everything to Know About K-Pop Group SEVENTEEN, TIME](https://time.com/5868040/seventeen-k-pop-everything-to-know/)
6. [The subunits that make up SEVENTEEN's groups-within-a-group, Weverse Magazine](https://magazine.weverse.io/article/view/1100?artist=SEVENTEEN&lang=wsee)
7. [Seventeen's Jeonghan X Joshua announce 2026-27 'Dreamscape' tour, Korea JoongAng Daily](https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/entertainment/seventeen-subunit-jeonghan-x-joshua-to-hold-concerts-in-six-cities/12894376)
8. [Beer & Skittles: A Guide to Stanning Seventeen, Sunway Echo Media](https://sunwayechomedia.com/2022/11/17/beer-skittles-a-guide-to-stanning-seventeen/)
9. [Apple Music Home Session: JOSHUA, Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/apple-music-home-session-joshua/1677396037)
10. [[COVER] JOSHUA – double take (원곡: dhruv), SEVENTEEN official YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4SoJzhaOj4)
11. [SEVENTEEN Community Media, Weverse](https://weverse.io/SEVENTEEN/media)
12. [SEVENTEEN's JEONGHAN & JOSHUA On DREAMSCAPE, ELLE Singapore](https://elle.com.sg/life-culture/entertainment/seventeen-jeonghan-joshua-jxj-dreamscape-interview-2026/)
13. [[Official] SEVENTEEN's Jeonghan and Joshua to Hold Solo Concerts in Six Cities, StarNews Korea](https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/star/2026/09/29/2026092909295959796)
14. [SEVENTEEN's JEONGHAN X JOSHUA Adds a Dreamy Touch to Disco, Hanteo News](https://www.hanteonews.com/en/article/93842)
15. [Seventeen's Joshua to speak at Unesco headquarters in Paris for youth event, Korea JoongAng Daily](https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/entertainment/boy-band-seventeens-joshua-to-represent-group-at-joint-unesco-event/12725174)
16. [(Video) SEVENTEEN's JOSHUA explores Hong Kong's vibrant art scene, The Standard](https://www.thestandard.com.hk/arts-and-culture/article/329471/Video-SEVENTEENs-JOSHUA-explores-Hong-Kongs-vibrant-art-scene)
17. [K-pop star JOSHUA experiences Art Basel and Art Central in HK, dotdotnews](https://english.dotdotnews.com/a/202604/16/AP69e08294e4b09ea23312aa6a.html)
18. [From UNESCO to fashion week, Seventeen's Joshua is booked and busy, Yahoo News Malaysia](https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/seventeen-hiatus-crews-american-member-065342255.html)
19. [Joshua Hong attends Super Bowl LX as Seventeen star continues growing US profile, The Express Tribune](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2591608/joshua-hong-attends-super-bowl-lx-as-seventeen-star-continues-growing-us-profile)
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