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- Stage name
- Dino
- Birth name
- Lee Chan
- Born
- Feb. 11, 1999
- Hometown
- Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
- Position
- Main Dancer (also sub vocalist, sub rapper and maknae of SEVENTEEN)
- Agency
- PLEDIS
- Fandom
- CARAT
- Debut
- 2015
- Generation
- 3rd gen
Dino is the youngest member of the 13-member group SEVENTEEN, which debuted in 2015 under Pledis Entertainment. He is the group's main dancer and also sings, raps, writes and composes. He released the 2021 mixtape "Wait" and, in August 2026, his first solo mini album "吉BOARD" under his comedic alter ego Picheolin. He followed it with solo concerts in Seoul and Macau and the self-produced surprise single "AUTOMATIC" in November 2026. A military enlistment in October 2026 is listed on one profile page.
Where they grew up
Dino comes from a family of dancers, and his father was the one who first taught him to dance. He spent years training and entering dance competitions as a kid. A Pledis Entertainment scout noticed him at one of those contests, and he became a company trainee in 2012. Pledis later launched him as the youngest member of SEVENTEEN. Beyond a birthplace listed on one profile page, the pages say little about his hometown or childhood.
Birth details: kpopping.com
In their own words
“I spent a lot of time asking myself what I could offer that no one else could.”
“Let's take up the challenge and do what only DINO can do!”
“I have a desire to continue being loved by you all, and I will repay that love with stages and music worthy of it.”
“Picheolin gave me the freedom to express those raw, honest stories in a much more unfiltered way.”
- DEUX He named them first among the artists he found while researching the era of Korean street music for 吉BOARD, and they took part in the album. clashmusic.com
- Lee Moon Sae He listened to many of his songs to absorb the vibe and attitude of that era. clashmusic.com
Timeline
- 2012Became a Pledis trainee
Scouted at a dance competition and joined Pledis Entertainment as a trainee.
- 2015Debut with SEVENTEEN
The group debuted on May 26 with the mini album 17 Carat, with Dino as the youngest member.
- 2018Started DINO'S DANCEOLOGY
From December 2018 he began releasing his own choreography videos, which he choreographs, performs, films and edits himself.
- 2021Solo mixtape 'Wait'
His first solo release, which started a run of solo tracks.
- 2025Happy Burstday and 10th anniversary
SEVENTEEN released its fifth studio album Happy Burstday, and Seoul celebrated the group's 10th anniversary.
- 2026Solo debut album '吉BOARD' as Picheolin
His first solo mini album came out in August, with seven tracks revisiting different generations of Korean music and a trot-flavored lead single. It was made with BUMZU, Hitchhiker and DEUX's Lee Hyun-do.
- 2026Solo concerts, festivals and 'AUTOMATIC'
He played the Seoul show on Aug. 8 and the Macau shows on Aug. 9 to 11, appeared at festivals including MADLY MEDLEY 2026 and WATERBOMB KAOHSIUNG, and released the single 'AUTOMATIC' in November.
Latest
- Surprise single 'AUTOMATIC'
He released the track at 6 PM and took part directly in writing and composing it. Grammy-honored producer Jintae Ko also contributed to the lyrics and composition. He had previewed the song live at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium show.
en.koreadaily.com - Macau solo concerts sell out
Press coverage described three sold-out Macau shows (Aug. 9 to 11, 2026) after the originally planned single date sold out and more were added. Across six solo shows he drew about 31,000 spectators online and offline.
biz.chosun.com - Military enlistment
One profile page lists Dino as enlisted in October 2026, serving in a military band, and marks his status as hiatus.
kpopping.com
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- clashmusic.com: SEVENTEEN's DINO On Life Lessons From His Alter Ego
- en.koreadaily.com: SEVENTEEN Dino — Drops Surprise Self-Produced Track ...
- hollywoodreporter.com: Edge of Seventeen: How the K-Pop Powerhouse Is Reinventing Itself
- bandwagon.asia: From skit to solo debut: SEVENTEEN's DINO opens up about ...
- mk.co.kr: SEVENTEEN's Dino Sings About the Moment of Falling in ...
- stylecaster.com: SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi & Woozi Just Enlisted in the Military—Here’s When All the Members Are Projected to Serve
- biz.chosun.com: Dino of SEVENTEEN sells out Macau solo shows ...
- kbizoom.com: SEVENTEEN Profile: A-List Group Dominating the Global Stage with Unstoppable Success (2025 Updated)
- kpopping.com: Dino (SEVENTEEN) profile, age, MBTI & facts
Last researched Nov. 11, 2026