Joshua: The Jewel of SEVENTEEN and the Eroti.c Visions

As a handsome member of the bo.y band SEVENTEEN, once loved by fans because of his "goddess" appearance, Joshua's image suddenly "collapsed" after becoming entangled in dating rumors with model Cho Mi Young in August 2023.

Hong Jisoo, commonly known by his stage name Joshua, born in 1995, is a Korean-American male singer active in South Korea. He is a member of the popular bo.y band SEVENTEEN, which debuted on May 26, 2015 under Pledis Entertainment. Not only a member of the group, Joshua is also one of the 5 talented vocalists of the Vocal Team unit.

Possessing a comic book appearance with a bright smile, sparkling eyes and a delicate face, Joshua quickly attracted attention and became one of SEVENTEEN's visuals. His ideal height of 1m78 and fit physique make him stand out in every frame. On stage, Joshua shines with a confident, charismatic attitude that attracts all eyes when performing. Whether it is beautiful ballads or upbeat songs, Joshua expresses the full range of emotions, immersing viewers in his musical world.

As the lead vocalist of SEVENTEEN, Joshua is appreciated for his high-pitched, warm and powerful voice. He easily conquers listeners with songs that require high vocal technique, fully expressing the range and fully conveying emotions in each verse. Joshua not only sings well but also composes music, contributing to the hits for SEVENTEEN.

Besides working with SEVENTEEN, Joshua also has outstanding solo activities. He has released solo tracks such as "Heaven", "I want to Know", "Lie Again",... and all received the love of fans.

In addition to his musical talent, Joshua is also loved for his impressive fashion sense. He always knows how to transform a variety of styles, from elegant and luxurious like a gentleman to young and dynamic. In particular, Joshua has a special preference for sets including stylized vests combined with jeans or leather pants. Joshua's fashion style has always been appreciated for its sophistication, elegance and personality. Famous fashion brands at home and abroad "fall in love" with Joshua and often choose him as the face.

In August 2023, he became entangled in dating rumors with model Cho Mi Young. The source of the anger stemmed from the alleged "evidence" of "lovestagram" on the social media of the two, leaving fans bewildered and sparking a lot of controversy. Netizens found that Joshua and Cho Mi Young often posted photos and stories that matched the location, time, and even used the same accessories. This leads many to believe that they are secretly dating.

However, Joshua's agency Pledis Entertainment chose to remain silent on the rumors. The lack of an official response further confused fans and raised many questions. A section of fans expressed disappointment and outrage, claiming that Joshua had cheated on them. They demanded that he leave the group using a truck carrying a banner with a fierce protest: "Joshua leave the group! Objections to dating/Lip-syncing/Blatant se.x show. There is no future for a celebrity stepping on the sincerity of fans and the hard work of the members!"

They criticized Joshua for not denying the relationship and suggested that he was disrespectful to fans. Even during a SEVENTEEN concert, some fans pointed out that Joshua's rumored girlfriend was also there and the idol came over to wave hello. This action further angers them and affirms their determination to "kick" Joshua from the group.

The incident caused Joshua to face many difficulties and pressures. When SEVENTEEN held their concert at Tokyo Dome last September, Joshua couldn't hold back his emotions and burst into tears as he shared with fans. This moment received mixed reactions from fans, anti-fans and even those who did not care.

Many expressed sympathy for Joshua over the malicious comments and believed that he was feeling extremely sorry for the group members for affecting SEVENTEEN's overall reputation. However, there was also an opinion that Joshua was too weak and that the act of crying was unprofessional.

Joshua's case also raises questions about the agency's responsibility to protect the artist's image. Pledis Entertainment's silence on Joshua's dating rumors is said to have made matters worse and caused the idol to receive a lot of criticism from fans.

SEVENTEEN officially debuted with their debut mini album titled "17 Carat" and title track "Adore U". The group is known as the "monster rookie", "self-produced group" or "self-produced idol" because most of the members are directly involved in the process of composing, producing and choreographing. Thanks to their extraordinary talent and efforts, SEVENTEEN quickly established themselves in the K-pop music industry and achieved great success.

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