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S.COUPS Profile: SEVENTEEN Member, Birthday, Facts & Career

S.COUPS is a member of SEVENTEEN (세븐틴), the 13-member group that debuted under PLEDIS Entertainment on May 26, 2015 with the mini album 17 CARAT. This profile brings together key biographical facts, unit role, career milestones, creative work and officially announced projects.

S.COUPS Profile: Birthday, Facts, Career & Credits

Stage nameS.COUPS
Birth nameChoi Seung-cheol (최승철)
BirthdayAugust 8, 1995
Nationality / backgroundSouth Korean
SEVENTEEN unitHip-Hop Team
RoleOverall leader; Hip-Hop Team leader; rapper
AgencyPLEDIS Entertainment (HYBE)
Group debutMay 26, 2015 — 17 CARAT

Who Is S.COUPS?

S.COUPS is part of a group whose identity is built around three permanent teams: Hip-Hop, Vocal and Performance. Leadership, rap, lyric writing and contributions to SEVENTEEN’s self-producing identity. As SEVENTEEN’s overall leader and Hip-Hop Team leader, S.COUPS helps connect the group’s three units and represents the rap line. His public music credits include lyric and composition contributions across SEVENTEEN releases; exact track-by-track credits should be checked against official album credits and KOMCA rather than inferred from a general role.

Early Background and Pre-Debut

SEVENTEEN’s members developed their skills through PLEDIS Entertainment’s training system and the group’s highly documented pre-debut period, including the SEVENTEEN TV project. The final 13-member lineup debuted in 2015. Personal training dates and private-life details are not added here unless supported by reliable public sources; this keeps the profile focused on verifiable information.

S.COUPS’s Role in SEVENTEEN

S.COUPS belongs to the Hip-Hop Team. The three-unit structure allows members to work in focused teams while continuing to perform and record as one group. Leadership, rap, lyric writing and contributions to SEVENTEEN’s self-producing identity.

Songwriting, Production and Performance Credits

As SEVENTEEN’s overall leader and Hip-Hop Team leader, S.COUPS helps connect the group’s three units and represents the rap line. His public music credits include lyric and composition contributions across SEVENTEEN releases; exact track-by-track credits should be checked against official album credits and KOMCA rather than inferred from a general role. S.COUPS’s involvement should be understood through track-specific credits, not assumptions based on unit membership. For exact lyricist, composer, arranger or producer credits, consult the official album booklet and Korea Music Copyright Association records. KWaveHub will add track-by-track tables when each credit can be independently verified.

Solo, Unit and Special Projects

He joined MINGYU as the duo CxM for the 2025 mini album HYPE VIBES. CxM continued with official live-party activity in 2026.

Key projects: CxM — HYPE VIBES (2025); SEVENTEEN’s group discography and Hip-Hop Team releases.

Career Timeline

  • 2015: Debuted with SEVENTEEN on May 26 through 17 CARAT and title track “Adore U.”
  • 2016–2019: Built the group’s Korean and Japanese discographies, touring history and recognizable three-unit identity.
  • 2020–2022: Expanded international releases, performances and album-era concepts during a period of growing global reach.
  • 2023: FML and the group’s continued touring reinforced SEVENTEEN’s position as a major album-selling act.
  • 2024: 17 IS RIGHT HERE and SPILL THE FEELS added to the group’s growing catalog.
  • 2025: The group marked its tenth anniversary and released its fifth full album, HAPPY BURSTDAY, on May 26.
  • 2026: CxM — HYPE VIBES (2025); SEVENTEEN’s group discography and Hip-Hop Team releases. Official release notices and schedules can change, so current details should be checked against PLEDIS and SEVENTEEN’s official channels.

Quick Facts

  • Birthday: August 8, 1995
  • Unit: Hip-Hop Team
  • Known for: Leadership, rap, lyric writing and contributions to SEVENTEEN’s self-producing identity.
  • Notable project: CxM — HYPE VIBES (2025); SEVENTEEN’s group discography and Hip-Hop Team releases.
  • Fun fact: His stage name combines “S” with “COUPS,” reflecting his stage identity; his birth name is Choi Seung-cheol.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is S.COUPS’s real name?

S.COUPS’s birth name is Choi Seung-cheol (최승철).

When is S.COUPS’s birthday?

S.COUPS’s birthday is August 8, 1995.

Which SEVENTEEN unit is S.COUPS in?

S.COUPS is part of the Hip-Hop Team.

What is S.COUPS known for?

S.COUPS is known within SEVENTEEN for leadership, rap, lyric writing and contributions to seventeen’s self-producing identity.

What are S.COUPS’s solo or unit projects?

He joined MINGYU as the duo CxM for the 2025 mini album HYPE VIBES. CxM continued with official live-party activity in 2026.

Explore All SEVENTEEN Members

Visit the complete group guide for the full lineup, three-unit structure, discography milestones, group history and related profiles.

Official Sources and Fact-Checking

Core group information is cross-checked against the SEVENTEEN Japan official profile, PLEDIS Entertainment, and official SEVENTEEN notices on Weverse. For music credits, use official album credits and the Korea Music Copyright Association. Project details are updated when official notices are published.

Editorial note: This profile distinguishes official facts and announced projects from interpretation. Current schedules, release dates and service-related details can change; refer to linked official notices for the latest confirmation. Last reviewed October 10, 2026.