Stardust<\/em>.<\/p>\nVernon, one of SEVENTEEN\u2019s rappers, has been a core creative force within the group since their 2015 debut, contributing regularly to songwriting and production.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN just marked their 11th anniversary this week with a donation to the Korean National Commission for UNESCO, supporting its Bridge Programme for disadvantaged students in Laos.<\/p>\n
The K-pop boy band’s contribution will help children with primary school diplomas move into secondary school, where many are unable to enrol due to additional fees.<\/p>\n
KNCU Secretary\u2011General Hong Hyun\u2011ik thanked the group for their continued involvement since 2022, saying the support will give \u201cmarginalised learners\u201d a better chance at education.<\/p>\n
The donation extends SEVENTEEN\u2019s #GoingTogether campaign, launched in 2022 through a Memorandum\u00a0of\u00a0Understanding between Pledis Entertainment and the KNCU.<\/p>\n
The partnership expanded globally in 2023 with a trilateral agreement involving UNESCO headquarters, leading to SEVENTEEN hosting a session at the UNESCO Youth Forum.<\/p>\n
The initiative has already funded two community learning centres in Timor\u2011Leste and backed education programmes in Malawi.<\/p>\n
The donation comes two years after SEVENTEEN were made UNESCO\u2019s first\u2011ever Goodwill Ambassador for Youth.<\/p>\n
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SEVENTEEN members The8 and Vernon will debut as V8 on June 29 before heading shows in South Korea and Hong Kong.
By Lizzie Baker
Thursday, May 28, 2026\u00a011:03 AM
By Lizzie Baker
Thursday, May 28, 2026\u00a011:03 AM
Credit: Weverse
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