Did you know that many K-pop idols don’t use their real name? Discover the true way some of the greatest artists are called!
In the artistic world, it is extremely common for stars to adopt other names to become known in their careers. Demi Lovatofor example, is actually called Demetriawhile, in Brazil, the singer’s real name Anita It is Larissa.
Within K-pop, this practice is also more common than many might imagine. Examples include Winterfrom aespa, which is Kim Minjeong; tenfrom NCT, is Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul; Minnieof (G)I-DLE is Nicha Yontararak; It is Taeyang, from BIGBANG, which is actually called Dong Yongbae.
With that in mind, RECREIO put together a list with the real names of 10 K-pop idols that you might never have imagined. Check out!
1. Cha Eunwoo from ASTRO
Despite being known in k-pop and k-dramas as Cha Eunwoo, that is not his real name. The name the idol received as soon as he was born was Lee Dongmin.
2. Leeseo from IVE
The IVE maknae’s stage name is, in fact, a combination of parts of her real name: Lee Hyunseo.
3. DK, from SEVENTEEN
Did you know that Dokyeom is not the birth name of D.K., from SEVENTEEN? Your real name is Lee Seokmin.
4. Chunga, former IOI and soloist
The soloist and former member of the girl group IOI, Chunghaalso has another name: Kim Chanmi.
5. Suho from EXO
Although we are used to calling EXO’s leader just Suho, that is not his real name. On his certificate he is registered as Kim Junmyeon.
6. Haechan from NCT
Many new fans may believe that Haechan, from NCT, adopted his real name as his stage name. However, in fact, it is called Lee Donghyuck.
7. Seohyun from Girls’ Generation
It may also seem very strange to some people to imagine that Seohyun is not the real name of the Girls’ Generation actress and maknae. However, the star is actually called Seo Juhyun.
8. Irene from Red Velvet
The leader of Red Velvet has some similarities with the maknae of Girls’ Generation. In addition to being born in the same year, 1991, they also have the same name: Juhyunwith the difference that the surname of Irene It is Bae.
9. Sullyoon from NMIXX
Showing that it can be very creative when creating artistic names, JYP Entertainment, the company responsible for NMIXX, was inspired by NMIXX’s real name. Sullyoon to create your stage name: Seol Yoona.
10. Eunha, from GFRIEND and VIVIZ
Yes, Eunha is not the real name of the GFRIEND and VIVIZ member! In fact, the idol’s name is Jung Eunbi.
Source: Recreio
