Kim Mingyu Novels & Stories

Mingyu from SEVENTEEN is such a multifaceted guy! Beyond his undeniable stage presence, he’s got this wholesome love for cooking—like, have you seen his 'Going Seventeen' episodes where he whips up meals? It’s oddly therapeutic. He also dabbles in photography, often sharing snaps that feel like they’re straight out of a cozy lifestyle blog. And let’s not forget his gym sessions; the man’s dedication to fitness is next level. Honestly, his hobbies make him even more relatable—like that friend who’s weirdly good at everything.

What’s charming is how he merges creativity with practicality. Whether it’s designing merch for the group (his handiwork with Carats’ light sticks!) or geeking out over Lego builds, he’s got this engineer-like precision paired with an artist’s touch. Even his casual gaming streams reveal a playful side. It’s no surprise fans adore him—he’s the human equivalent of a Swiss Army knife.

Kim Mingyu from Seventeen is honestly one of those idols who just radiates sunshine even through a screen. He's the group's visual, rapper, and sometimes even their mood-maker—like that one friend who can turn any awkward moment into chaos with a single dad joke. I first noticed him in 'Very Nice' because HOW does someone look that good while doing the most unhinged choreography? But beyond the visuals, he's low-key an all-rounder. His rap in 'Hit' goes stupidly hard, and his vocals in 'Don’t Wanna Cry' sneak up on you with how smooth they are.

What really sold me was his personality, though. Watch any Seventeen variety content, and Mingyu’s either failing spectacularly at games (bless him) or being weirdly competent at random things like cooking. His 'Going Seventeen' episodes are pure serotonin—especially when he tries to be sneaky but fails miserably. Also, his stage presence? Unmatched. Whether he’s all intense during 'Fear' or grinning like a puppy in 'Left & Right,' he owns it. No wonder Carats adore him—he’s like the human equivalent of a golden retriever with a side of unexpected talent.

Fun little fan-check: Mingyu was born on April 6, 1997, so as of now he's 28 years old internationally (he turned 28 on April 6, 2025). I always like doing that quick math when a birthday rolls around—it's a tiny ritual after watching old performances and thinking, wow, time flies. If you're tracking the Korean age system the way some fans sometimes do, he'd be 29 by that method (Korean age = current year − birth year + 1), which can cause confusion on message boards and birthday projects.

I get a kick out of noticing how different sites list ages differently depending on whether they use Korean age or international age. Official profiles usually stick to international age now, but fan posts, hashtags, and birthday events sometimes still celebrate with Korean-age numbers. Little things like his zodiac sign (Aries) or Chinese zodiac (Ox) show up in birthday art and fan posts too, so if you’re planning anything creative or just want to drop a cute comment on social, those details come in handy. Personally, I always send a goofy meme and a sincere birthday shoutout—a small thing that feels nice in the fan community.