Biography

Vernon

버논 / Hansol Vernon Chwe

Vernon (Hansol Vernon Chwe) is a Korean-American rapper in SEVENTEEN's hip-hop unit, born in New York City. He released the solo mixtape Black Eye in 2022 and debuted the duo V8 with The8 in June 2026.

  • Singer
  • Rapper
  • Chwe Han-sol

Profile

Vernon is a Korean-American rapper in SEVENTEEN’s hip-hop unit, born in New York City. With over 90 songwriting credits — the second-most in the group — he released the self-composed solo mixtape Black Eye in 2022 and remixed “Beg for You” with Charli XCX.

In June 2026 he debuted V8, the group’s sixth sub-unit, with The8, continuing SEVENTEEN’s activities while several members complete military service.

Facts

  • He was born in Kips Bay, Manhattan, and holds both South Korean and American citizenship. Wikipedia EN
  • He has the second-most songwriting credits in SEVENTEEN with over 90 songs, and was promoted to regular member of the Korea Music Copyright Association in 2024. Wikipedia EN
  • He released the self-composed rock-leaning solo mixtape Black Eye in December 2022 and collaborated with Charli XCX on a remix of "Beg for You". Wikipedia EN
  • As a Korean citizen he remains subject to mandatory military service and had not yet enlisted as of mid-2026, debuting the duo V8 with The8 in June 2026. Wikipedia EN

Works

Black Eye Solo artist
2022 / Other
Beg for You (remix) Featured artist
2022 / Other
Apple Music 1 radio show Co-host
2023 / Other
V8 debut (with The8) V8 member
2026 / Other

FAQ

Is Vernon American or Korean?
Both. He was born in New York City to a Korean father and American mother and holds dual South Korean and American citizenship, which still leaves him subject to Korean military service.
What is Vernon's solo music?
His main solo release is the self-composed mixtape Black Eye (December 2022); he has also remixed "Beg for You" with Charli XCX and debuted the duo V8 with The8 in 2026.

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