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Vernon (rapper)

Vernon, South Korean and American rapper, singer and songwriter

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Born
February 18, 1998
Age in 2026
28
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Birth year
1998

About Vernon (rapper)

Hansol Vernon Chwe, known mononymously as Vernon (Korean: 버논), is a South Korean and American rapper, singer and songwriter. Managed by Pledis Entertainment, he is a member of the South Korean boy band Seventeen and its hip hop team. In November 2021, Vernon released his first solo track since 2015, titled "Bands Boy", written by himself. In 2023, Vernon was announced as the first global ambassador for French fashion house Kenzo. Since debuting, Vernon has participated in the songwriting of over 90 songs, making him the Seventeen member with the second-most writing credits after Woozi.

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Vernon (rapper) timeline

  1. In November 2021, Vernon released his first solo track since 2015, titled "Bands Boy", written by himself.
  2. In 2023, Vernon was announced as the first global ambassador for French fashion house Kenzo.

The world when Vernon (rapper) was born

Vernon (rapper) was born in 1998. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1998

  • #1 song"Too Close" – Next
  • Top movieShakespeare in Love
  • Top TV showSeinfeld
  • Best-selling bookA Man in Full – Tom Wolfe

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMark McGwire hits 70 home runs, breaking Roger Maris's record
  • Top headlinePresident Clinton impeached by the House of Representatives
  • Technology milestoneGoogle founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin
  • Defining fadFurby
  • Notable inventionGoogle founded
  • World population5.93 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderBill Clinton
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonChicago Bulls (NBA)
  • U.S. population270.2M

1998 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Vernon (rapper)'s birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19982026
Gas$1.06$3.45/gal
Average home$128,400$435,000
Average income$48,950$67,500
Minimum wage$5.15$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$4.69$11.95
Postage stamp$0.32$0.73
Population270.2M341 million

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