Vernon (Seventeen) Height, Weight, Age, Family, Facts, Biography

Vernon is a South Korean-American rapper and songwriter who became a member of the music group, Seventeen in 2015. He has more than 3 million followers on Instagram and more than 50k followers on Twitter.

Vernon Quick Info
Height5 ft 9 in
Weight63 kg
Date of BirthFebruary 18, 1998
Zodiac SignAquarius
Eye ColorHazel

Vernon is a South Korean-American rapper and songwriter who became a member of the music group, Seventeen in 2015. He has more than 3 million followers on Instagram and more than 50k followers on Twitter.

Born Name

Hansol Vernon Chwe

Nick Name

Vernon, Mr. Headphones, DiCaprio, 7Peacekeeper, Nonnie, 4D, Vernonnie, Twix, Vern, Vercaprio

Sun Sign

Aquarius

Born Place

New York, United States

Nationality

South Korean, American

Occupation

Rapper, Songwriter

Family

  • Mother – Melody Vernon
  • Siblings – Choi Hangyeol ‘Sofia’ (Younger Sister)

Manager

Vernon is represented by Pledis Entertainment.

Genre

K-pop, Hip Hop, R&B, EDM, Synth-pop

Instruments

Vocals, Guitar

Labels

Pledis Entertainment

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 9 in or 175 cm

Weight

63 kg or 139 lbs

Race / Ethnicity

Multiracial (White and Asian)

He has American ancestry on his mother’s side and is of Korean descent on his father’s side.

Hair Color

Black

However, he often dyes his hair in various bright colors.

Eye Color

Hazel

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

Boyish charm

Brand Endorsements

  • AO+ Lens
  • Lafuma
  • Thief and Heist
  • Clean Perfume
  • Dynafit
  • Clean Perfume
  • DD Chicken
  • The Saem

In June 2023, Vernon was announced as the new face of Kenzo.

Vernon Favorite Things

Source – Carat.Fandom.com, KProfiles.com

Vernon Facts

  • His family emigrated from New York to South Korea when Vernon was 5 years old.
  • He and Joshua are the only English speakers in the group.
  • Vernon is a part of the hip-hop unit as well as the main rapper in Seventeen.
  • He has a peanut allergy.
  • He faced racial discrimination as a kid in South Korea and was pejoratively called a ‘halfer’ (meaning mixed race).
  • Vernon has a shy personality.
  • He is the 2nd youngest member of Seventeen after Dino.
  • He bears a close resemblance to a young Leonardo DiCaprio. Due to this, fans have nicknamed him ‘Vercaprio’.

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