Mingyu joined Pledis Entertainment in 2012, where we would undergo singing and dancing training for four years.[2] As a trainee, he participated from the first season onwards of Seventeen TV, an online reality show that introduced Pledis' trainees and showed potential members of the boy group Seventeen before their official debut. The show was broadcast periodically on Ustream, where the trainees showed themselves training, singing, creating choreographies and playing games.[3] The online show also included participation in concerts, titled Like Seventeen.[4][5] Before officially debuting, Mingyu was featured in music videos of other Pledis artists at the time, include Nu'est and Hello Venus.[2]
2015–present: Seventeen and solo activities
In 2015, Mingyu debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group Seventeen with the extended play17 Carat on May 26.[6][7] Since debuting in Seventeen, he has participated in the songwriting of over 45 songs.[8]
In February 2018, Mingyu was announced as the new MC for weekly SBS' Music Show Inkigayo alongside Jung Chae-yeon of DIA and actor Song Kang.[9] He held the role until late 2019.[10]
In 2021, Mingyu and Seventeen bandmate Wonwoo released a digital single titled "Bittersweet", featuring Lee Hi.[11] "Bittersweet" ranked first on the iTunes song chart in ten regions upon release.[12]
Other ventures
Fashion
In 2022, Mingyu attended an event with French jeweler Cartier in Seoul.[13] He was later featured on the cover of Dazed Korea's December issue again wearing the brand.[14] In February 2023, Mingyu attended Italian fashion house Marni's Fall/Winter 2023 runway show in Tokyo.[15] In February 2024, Mingyu attended French fashion house Dior's show at Paris Fashion week, where he was profiled by Vogue.[16]
In June 2024, he attended the opening of American fashion brand Calvin Klein's new global flagship store in Paris.[17] On August 16, 2024, Mingyu became a model for Calvin Klein's Fall 2024 campaign, with photos shot by fashion photographer Park Jong Ha.[18]
Ambassadorships
In 2022, Mingyu was appointed as the ambassador of French cosmetic house Lancome.[19] In 2023, Mingyu was announced as the new global model for South Korean skincare brand Innisfree.[20] In March 2024, Mingyu was selected as the new local ambassador for Italian luxury brand Bvlgari.[21] In May 2024, Mingyu was announced as the new brand ambassador for French luxury skincare brand L'Occitane for Asia.[22] On the same month, South Korean haircare brand Unove announced Mingyu as its global brand model.[23] In August 2024, French luxury fashion house Dior revealed Mingyu to be its latest brand ambassador.[24][25]
^"세븐틴 세 번째 콘스트, 다양한 무대로 팬들 매료" [Seventeen's third concert, captivated fans with various stages]. HEI (in Korean). November 23, 2013. Archived from the original on March 15, 2016. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
^"세븐틴, 데뷔전 마지막 콘서트 연다..'최종 점검'" [Seventeen, last concert before debut revealed...'the final check']. Osen (in Korean). August 12, 2014. Archived from the original on January 23, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
^Song, Seung-jin (October 7, 2022). "[일요서울 포토] 세븐틴 민규, 까르띠에 행사에서 '하트 뿅~'" [[Sunday Seoul Photo] Seventeen’s Mingyu, 'Heart pops~' at Cartier event]. Ilyo Seoul (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
^Lee, Su-jin. "세븐틴 민규와 까르띠에, '데이즈드'와 함께 2022년의 마지막을 장식하는 12월 커버 화보 공개" [SEVENTEEN Mingyu and Cartier reveal December cover pictorial, marking the end of 2022 with 'Dazed']. E Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
^Lee, Chang-yeol (March 19, 2024). "세븐틴 '민규', 불가리 첫 로컬 앰버서더 발탁". Newsculture (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 11, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
^Hwang, Soyoung (May 21, 2024). "어노브, 세븐틴 민규·배우 노윤서 모델 발탁" [UNOVE, Seventeen Mingyu and actress Noh Yoon-seo selected as models]. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 21, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
^Seong, Hye-mi (August 1, 2024). "프랑스 디올, 새로운 앰버서더로 세븐틴 민규 선정" [French Dior selects Seventeen's Mingyu as its new ambassador]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024 – via Naver.
