“He has a cute, likeable, smiling face! He’s a friendly gentleman.”
What kind of person? Real name is Hong Jisoo (Joshua). Only child. He is 95 liner and hyung line. Before he was a trainee in Korea, he lived in LA, went to church, played guitar and sang in a choir.
S.COUPS: When he’s with the members, he jokes around a lot, but the image he shows to the fans is gentle. I want to imitate the way Joshua speaks, and behave like him (lol).
JEONGHAN: Joshua is a free spirit. On days off, no one among the Seventeen members knows what he does (lol).
JUN: When Joshua and I came to Korea, our Korean was not very good, so we stuck together. We’d wake up together, study and eat together. I can say whatever I want to say to Joshua, and we be mischievous in our hearts (lol).
HOSHI: Anyone can see that he’s handsome. He is the perfect person to possess such a kind heart. You can go to Joshua if you’re having a difficult time, up to mischief, whatever the situation. He’s an important hyung.
WONWOO: Generally speaking, he’s kind. I also like anime, but Joshua knows much more than me and recommends interesting works. When we share a hotel room, it’s just two people absorbed in it.
WOOZI: When he is with the vocal team, he gets up to a lot of mischief. But, I had a deep affection for him. He is a warm heart-ed hyung.
THE8: We have a mutual understanding of each other, it’s a comfortable existence. I think about my ideals and my future, and I can talk about it honestly with Joshua-hyung. Also, he’s my wine friend.
MINGYU: He likes to talk about himself. When I’m with Joshua-hyung, I will often listen to him. At first, I will listen intently, but by the end, it goes in one ear and out the other (lol).
DOKYEOM: In general he is a quiet person, but is good at getting along with people. He’s highly sociable, and easy to get close to. He’s the kind of person who really loves mischief (lol).
SEUNGKWAN: Always composed, a gentle brother. Joshua-hyung has a really lovely air about him. He loves to make people laugh. I think it was hard coming from America by himself, but he never showed it.
VERNON: American line brother, who is 3 years older, but because we are both familiar with American culture, we can speak to each other about anything honestly, without being concerned about our age difference. Since we were trainees we’ve spoken to each other in English.
DINO: He’s a good looking man! Even so, I can still be surprised by his visual every time I see it (lol). Personally, I love Joshua-hyung’s voice. When I hear his sweet singing voice, my heart beats faster.
taken from ANAN magazine: Seventeen Finally in Japan! Special
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