Vernon (rapper) Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Ethnicity, Parents, Music Videos, Songs, Girlfriend

Hansol Vernon Chwe, known professionally as Vernon, is a Korean‑American rapper, singer, and songwriter best recognized as a key member of the K‑pop group SEVENTEEN.

Debuting in 2015 under Pledis Entertainment, Vernon quickly established his reputation not only through his dynamic rap style but also as a prolific music producer.

Profile

• Full name: Hansol Vernon Chwe
• Nickname: Mr. Headphones, Peacekeeper, 4D
• Date of birth: February 18, 1998
• Age: 27 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
• Nationality: South Korean‑American
• Profession: Rapper, singer, songwriter, music producer
• Height: 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)  
• Parents: Simon Choi (father), Melody Chwe (mother)  
• Siblings: Sofia Chwe (younger sister)  
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Mixed (Korean father, American mother)  
• Net worth: $1 million  

Early Life and Education

Born on February 18, 1998, in New York City, Hansol Vernon Chwe is now at the age of 27 years old. Vernon moved with his family to Seoul when he was five years old. Raised bilingually in an artistic household, his father a Korean artist, his mother an American art teacher in Korea.

Vernon is fluent in English and Korean. He attended Ewha Elementary and later Changcheon Middle School before being scouted at age 14. After three years of training, he made his professional debut. He did not attend college; instead, he focused on his career.

Personal Life

Vernon is private and single. He shares a close bond with his younger sister, Sofia, to the point of tattooing her name on his arm. He expresses himself clearly through music, social causes, and a mascot-like love for his two cats, Leo and Jazz.

Career

Vernon trained under Pledis starting in 2012 and made his official debut with SEVENTEEN on May 26, 2015, with the EP 17 Carat. As the main rapper and producer, he has co-written and produced numerous SEVENTEEN songs (“Lotto,” “Shining Star”), penned songs for other artists, and created more than 70 tracks by 2022.

His solo debut single, “Black Eye” (2022), showcased influences of pop-punk and hyper-pop, earning attention on Spotify. He has collaborated with artists such as Charli XCX, Bumzu, Tiger JK, and Rina Sawayama. In 2023, he became the first global ambassador for Kenzo.

Net worth

Hansol Vernon Chwe’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, earned through group and solo music, songwriting royalties, brand endorsements, and international visibility.

Social Media

• Instagram: @vernonline
• X: N/A

Filmography

• NANA TOUR with SEVENTEEN (2024, reality documentary)
• SEVENTEEN POWER OF LOVE: THE MOVIE (2022, documentary)  

Discography

As lead artist:

• Lotto (2015)
• Bands Boy (2021)
• Black Eye (2022)  

As featured artist:

• Bucket List (2015)
• Bumaye Remix (2018)
• Beg for You Remix (2022)
• Wrecker (2023)
• Miss You (2023)
• 54321 (Lift Off) (2024)