Lee Jihoon

Lee Jihoon, known professionally as Woozi, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and record producer. As the primary producer and leader of the Vocal Team for SEVENTEEN, he has written and composed over 80 percent of the group's discography, earning a reputation as one of K-pop's most prolific self-producing idols. Since debuting in 2015, Woozi has been the creative force behind hits like "Don't Wanna Cry," "Home," and "Super," and he made his solo debut with the single "Ruby" in 2022. His production style blends emotional melodies with intricate arrangements, and he has also written songs for other artists. Fans admire his dedication to his craft and his quiet, introspective persona, which contrasts with the high-energy performances he helps create. [edit]

Woozi grew up in Busan, South Korea, where he developed a passion for music at an early age. He attended Hanlim Multi Art School, focusing on practical music, and later studied at Hanyang University and Anyang University. He joined Pledis Entertainment as a trainee and spent about five years honing his skills in singing, songwriting, and production. During this period, he was placed in the group that would become SEVENTEEN, originally conceived with seventeen members. Woozi was designated as the leader of the Vocal Team and the group's main producer, a role that would define his career. Just before debut, he helped shape the group's self-producing identity, contributing to their first mini-album, 17 CARAT. [edit]

Woozi debuted as a member of SEVENTEEN on May 26, 2015, with the mini-album 17 CARAT. From the start, he established himself as the group's primary producer, writing and composing most of their early material. The group gained traction with hits like "Mansae" in 2015 and "Pretty U" in 2016, but their breakthrough came in 2017 with "Don't Wanna Cry" from the mini-album Al1. SEVENTEEN's success continued with albums like Love & Letter (2016), Going Seventeen (2016), and An Ode (2019), which won multiple Daesang awards. In 2020, the group integrated into HYBE Labels. Woozi made his solo debut in 2022 with the single "Ruby," showcasing his individual artistry. By 2023, SEVENTEEN's album FML became the best-selling K-pop album of all time at release. As of 2026, Woozi continues to produce for the group, with recent hits like "MAESTRO" and ongoing world tours. [edit]

Woozi has a reserved, introspective public persona, often described as quiet and deeply focused on music production. Media coverage emphasizes his role as SEVENTEEN's primary producer, highlighting his creative control over the group's music. Fans admire his dedication and respect him as the "genius producer." His Instagram presence is curated, posting behind-the-scenes photos and production-related content. SEVENTEEN's fandom, CARAT, is known for organized fan projects like light stick events. Woozi's social media voice is relatively quiet compared to other members, but he engages with fans through occasional posts and livestreams. [edit]

Lee Jihoon commands the K-pop landscape as the creative engine behind SEVENTEEN, a self-producing idol whose influence extends far beyond his vocal team leadership. In August 2026, the iFANN Global Fame Engine evaluated his standing and determined he currently holds no placement in the published rankings for the Global Top 1,000 or any Top-100 scope list. While he lacks a specific numeric rank at this moment, his cultural footprint remains massive, driven by media coverage that consistently highlights his role as the group's primary producer and his quiet, introspective work ethic. His audience, known universally as Carats, operates with military precision to support his music. This fandom derives its name from the gemstone diamond, symbolizing their value to the group, and engages in highly organized campaigns ranging from massive streaming parties for new releases to birthday billboard projects in major cities worldwide. Fans frequently fund subway advertisements and execute charitable initiatives for environmental causes and children's welfare organizations in his name. The collective power of these fans is evident in their ability to mobilize quickly for live concerts, where Woozi's emotional delivery often triggers overwhelming applause and fainting spells among the crowd. Although specific inside jokes are less documented than those involving other members, his dedication to late-night songwriting sessions has created a narrative of hard work that the fanbase rallies around. Recent reports from December 2025 regarding an incident during his military enlistment added complexity to his public image, yet his status as a central figure in SEVENTEEN's legacy remains undeniable.[edit]

His stage name Woozi is derived directly from his birth name Jihoon, combining the first syllable 'Woo' with a stylized suffix 'zi'. He maintains the Instagram handle woozi_universefactory, a nod to his function as the group's music factory, and curates a public Spotify playlist titled "songs that WOOZI likes." As part of the SVT Leaders sub-unit alongside S.Coups and Hoshi, he represents the group's management structure. Fans affectionately call him the "genius producer" due to his small stature and prolific output, noting that he has composed over 80 percent of SEVENTEEN's discography. His representative emojis are rice and peach, and his MBTI personality type is INFJ, though he sometimes tests as INTJ. A widely retold legend from his trainee days at Pledis Entertainment describes five years of relentless preparation where he focused intensely on vocals and composition. Another iconic story centers on his performance of "Don't Wanna Cry," where his raw emotional delivery during live concerts led to widespread acclaim and numerous fan reactions, including fainting and overwhelming applause. Fans also celebrate the narrative of how he wrote "Very Nice," a breakthrough track that solidified the group's identity as self-producing idols. These stories highlight his reputation for writing songs late into the night and his occasional struggles with perfectionism.[edit]

Woozi is known to be private about his family. He has not publicly disclosed details about his parents or siblings, though he has mentioned his mother in interviews and expressed gratitude for her support. He has no known pets. As of 2026, he lives in South Korea, but specific details about his household are not publicly available. [edit]

Woozi frequently collaborates with SEVENTEEN members, especially S.Coups, Hoshi, and the group's performance and hip-hop teams. He works closely with producer Bumzu, who co-produces much of SEVENTEEN's music. He is managed by Pledis Entertainment under HYBE Labels. [edit]

As of 2026, Woozi has no publicly confirmed romantic relationships. He has maintained a private personal life throughout his career, and no credible sources have reported any dating history, engagements, or marriages. This is consistent with the privacy norms observed by many K-pop idols under major entertainment companies. His latest reported status is single. [edit]

Heading into 2026, Lee Jihoon's net worth is estimated to be $8 Million per iFANN's editorial analysis. His primary income sources include SEVENTEEN's album sales, world tours, merchandise, and concert revenue. He earns significant songwriting and production royalties from composing over 80 percent of the group's discography. His solo single "Ruby" also contributes through streaming and sales. Additionally, he benefits from group endorsement deals with brands like Nike. Real estate holdings are not publicly disclosed. His net worth has grown steadily since SEVENTEEN's rise in the late 2010s, with major jumps following the success of albums like FML in 2023.[edit]