Was Mingyu cleared?

SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu has been cleared of all charges and will be starting his activities again, said Pledis Entertainment in a new and final statement released on April 6. When the bullying scandal waves hit the Korean entertainment industry, Mingyu was one of the idols accused too.

Why are they called Seventeen If there are only 13 members?

The name Seventeen is derived from the expression “13 members + 3 units + 1 group”, representing how the 13 members divided into three different units come together to form one cohesive group.

Who is the oldest leader of Seventeen?

S. Coups is a rapper, sub-vocalist and the leader of Seventeen as well as the leader of the hip-hop unit. His real name is Choi Seungcheol and he was born on August 8, 1995, and raised in Daegu, South Korea. He’s also the oldest of the group, serving as a mentor and hyung (older brother) to all the members.

What is the issue about Mingyu?

Pledis Entertainment has finally resolved the issue on Mingyu’s school bullying allegations and he will rejoin his group members soon. After going on an extended hiatus from SEVENTEEN’s group activities, Mingyu also broke his silence on allegations that he was a school bully before he rose to fame as a Kpop idol.

Who in Seventeen has gone to the military?

Coups and Jeonghan return from military service. In 2025, 3 members will enlist while Hoshi, Wonwoo, and Woozi return from military service. Therefore, after enlistment, SEVENTEEN’s next full-member comeback will be after 2027.

Is SEVENTEEN a 3rd gen group?

The boy groups that make up 3rd gen are considered to be ‘Ex-Ban-Sev,’ Exo, Bangtan Boys, and Seventeen, an equivalent to 2nd gen boy groups Dong-Su-501. Seventeen is a 13-member group formed by Pledis Entertainment who hit stardom as soon as they debuted in 2015.