Seventeen’s Joshua pledges continued support for young people’s dreams

Seventeen × About group SEVENTEEN SEVENTEEN is a self-producing boy group with 13 members, divided into the 3 main sub-units, hip-hop, vocal, and performance, to form 1 team. They are known for intricate choreography, impressive synchronisation and sophisticated song writing. Tap again to view profile → Close member Joshua × Artist bio Joshua Real name: Hong Ji-sooPosition: Lead VocalistNationality: Korean-AmericanBirthday: 1995-12-30Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA Lead vocalist of SEVENTEEN. Joshua is gentle, polite, and considerate. His calm demeanour and soft-spoken charm, lead to many being unaware of his more chaotic side. Tap again to view profile → Close returned to UNESCO headquarters in Paris on Thursday, delivering a speech on behalf of the group that reaffirmed its commitment to supporting young people through creativity, collaboration and well-being. Speaking at the commemorative event “UNESCO x Seventeen: Celebrating Youth, Creativity and Well-Being Together,” Joshua reflected on the group’s journey since becoming UNESCO’s first Goodwill Ambassador for Youth in 2024 and highlighted the impact of the Global Youth Gra