3

0

General

Seventeen's Vernon reveals he developed anxiety due to his multiracial identity

Posted by yckim124766 pts Thursday, April 5, 2018
Vernon
Seventeen's Vernon talked about his multiracial identity.�


On the April 5 airing of KBS 2TV's 'Happy Together 3', the MCs praised Vernon's outstanding visuals and resemblance to Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio. To this, Vernon said,"I'm happy to be called his look-alike but honestly, the attention is a bit overwhelming."


Vernon then explained that he was born in New York with an American mother and a Korean father. Before the age of 5, he moved to Korea. Vernon grew up in Hongdae with the Korean name Choi Han Sol.


SEE ALSO: Lee Sang Min says he is trying for his first child at age 52 with wife 9 years his junior


While talking about his childhood, Vernon also revealed that he has experienced symptoms similar to social�anxiety due to his unique, multiracial appearance. He said, "Receiving attention from people was overwhelming�when I was little."




  1. Vernon
  2. HAPPY TOGETHER 3
0 58,925 Share 100% Upvoted
Rich text editor

    allkpop in your Inbox

    THE TOP 10 STORIES DELIVERED DAILY
    Lee Sang Min
    BLACKPINK, BTS, SHINee, T-ara, TVXQ, TXT, 2NE1
    TWICE, Sana, Jihyo, Yoo Jae Suk, Yoo Yeon Seok
    SHINee
    Kyuhyun
    New Message
    Rich text editor

      SEND