Seonghwa (born Park Seonghwa) is a South Korean singer, dancer, rapper, actor, and performer. He is the oldest member and a key vocalist, visual, and performer of the globally renowned K-pop group ATEEZ under KQ Entertainment.
Celebrated for his elegant stage presence, versatile talents, and nurturing “mom” persona within the group, he has contributed to ATEEZ’s rise through powerful performances, choreography, and roles in dramas like Imitation.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Park Seonghwa
- Stage Name: Seonghwa
- Born: April 3, 1998
- Age: 28 years old
- Birthplace: Jinju (or Sacheon), Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Ethnicity: Korean
- Occupation: Singer, Dancer, Rapper, Actor, Performer
- Height: 178 cm (5’10’’)
- Religion: Unknown
- Parents: Mr and Mrs Park
- Siblings: One
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $5 million USD
Early Life and Education
Park Seonghwa was born on April 3, 1998, in Jinju (or Sacheon), Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Park. He has one older brother.
During his school years, he attended Jinju Nam Middle School and Myungshin High School, balancing academics with early creative pursuits.
He later earned an associate’s degree in Broadcasting and Entertainment from Global Cyber University.
Career
Seonghwa joined KQ Entertainment as a trainee after auditioning, initially aspiring toward rap but showcasing strong vocal and dance abilities.
During this period, he trained alongside future ATEEZ members and debuted on October 24, 2018, with the group’s first mini-album TREASURE EP.1: All to Zero, featuring title tracks “Treasure” and “Pirate King.”
Over the years, he has become integral to ATEEZ’s success through powerful performances, contributions to choreography, and visual impact.
He appeared in the drama Imitation and expanded into variety and solo activities while participating in major world tours, festivals, and comebacks.
Seonghwa is admired for his elegance, work ethic, and group leadership. As the oldest member, he continues to evolve as a multifaceted artist with growing international influence in K-pop.
Social Media
- Instagram: @starhwa
Personal Life
Seonghwa, 28, is single. No public records detail a past relationship; no children. He maintains close family ties with his parents and older brother while serving as a nurturing figure for ATEEZ members, often called the “mom” of the group for his caring nature. He enjoys cleaning, building action figures, watching dramas, and gaming in his personal time.
Net Worth
Seonghwa has an estimated net worth of $5 million USD. This figure stems primarily from his activities with ATEEZ, including album sales, world tours, endorsements, and group revenue sharing. Additional income comes from individual brand partnerships, acting projects, and his growing presence in the global entertainment industry.