Wonwoo of SEVENTEEN just made his birthday extra meaningful — with a heartfelt gift for CARATs.

🎁 A Birthday Gift Straight from the Heart

On July 17 (his birthday!), Wonwoo released the digital single and music video for HILL — a self-composed ballad that captures his sincere feelings for fans. He personally took part in both the lyrics and composition, making it a true love letter to CARATs.

🎹 Emotional Piano Ballad with a Message of Hope

HILL blends delicate piano melodies with gradually swelling string arrangements and layered chorus lines. Wonwoo's warm, husky vocals shine through, delivering comfort and strength.

The lyrics metaphorically compare life to crossing over hills — no matter how steep or tough, we keep walking toward tomorrow with hope. He also reflects on the past hills he and CARATs have overcome together and promises to joyfully face the ones ahead.

🐱 An Animated Story of Connection and Growth

The music video, done in animation, follows a lonely cat who meets a butterfly and climbs the hill together — a touching metaphor for Wonwoo's journey with fans.

A PLEDIS Entertainment representative shared, "Wonwoo explored new vocal techniques to match the song's tone, showing off a broader musical palette with a raw and emotional performance."

🎶 Expanding His Musical Spectrum

Wonwoo continues to expand his artistry through group, unit, and solo work. His solo track Trash Can from his joint single album with Jeonghan showed his emotional depth, while 99.9% from SEVENTEEN's 5th studio album delivered bright band energy.

With HILL, Wonwoo proves once again he's not just a vocalist, but a storyteller.