5 idols whose birthdays are in January

A new year has arrived! In addition to making lists of goals and starting to organize the agenda to fulfill the first New Year’s resolutions, this January, some K-pop idols may have the chance to make a wish by blowing out the candles on their birthday cake.

For this reason, RECREIO has put together a list below of 5 idols who have birthdays in January. Check out!

1. Winter (aespa)

On the first day of the year, Kim Min JeongMore known as Winter, will celebrate another birthday. This is because the idol, who was born on January 1, 2001, in Busan, South Korea, will turn 23 years old.

The Capricorn debuted in the Korean music industry at the age of 19 in November 2020 by becoming a member of SM Entertainment’s latest girl group: aespa.

2. Jisoo (BLACKPINK)

The unnie (oldest member) of BLACKPINK, Jisooshe also gets older in January, more specifically, on the 3rd. In 2024, she will celebrate her 29th birthday.

Jisoobecame a member of the girl group BLACKPINK, at the age of 21, as the group debuted in 2016. In 2021, she debuted as a protagonist in JTBC’s K-drama “Snowdrop”, while her solo debut took place in 2023 with “FLOWER”, by single album “ME”.

3. Jay B (GOT7)

2024 will be a busy year for Jay B and the AHGASEs (GOT7 fans)! This is because, in addition to celebrating the idol’s 30th birthday, on January 6, he has one more reason to celebrate: his discharge from the army.

This is because he enlisted on February 2nd of this year and must complete his military service on November 1st, 2024.

4. Kai (EXO)

Born on January 14th, Kim Jong Inbetter known by his stage name, Kaiwill turn 30 years old in 2024. This will be the idol’s first birthday celebrated in the army, as he began his military enlistment in May 2023.

5. Jennie (BLACKPINK)

BLINKs have a second reason to celebrate in January. This is because, on the 16th, Jennie will celebrate its 28th birthday.

It’s worth remembering that, like Jisoo, she debuted as a member of BLACKPINK in 2016, when she was 20 years old. His debut as a solo artist came at the age of 22, as the single “SOLO” was released on November 12, 2018 on music streaming platforms around the world.