12 Catholic Female K-Pop Idols & Their Baptismal Names

Check out these 12 catholic female K-Pop idols and their baptismal names.

Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor
4 min to read · Published : May 3, 2023

12 Catholic Female K-Pop Idols & Their Baptismal Names

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K-Pop is a sea of diversity, containing idols from all sorts of different backgrounds. This includes different hometowns, different countries of origin, and even different religious faith. From Buddhism to Christianity, there are idols of various religions who populate the music scene.

Some idols have even revealed themselves to be from the Catholic faith. Regardless of whether they're active or unable to attend Mass due to conflicting schedules, they are given a baptismal name once they enter the church. These names have a deep and profound meaning, with some of these idols even using them as a basis for their stage name.

Now, take a look at some of these Catholic female K-Pop idols and their baptismal name down below!

1. Son NaEun (Marcella)

Vogue Korea

Previously, when NaEun appeared on MBC's "Radio Star", she revealed that she was Catholic. NaEun's baptismal name is Marcella.

2. TWICE's ChaeYoung (Katarina)

GQ Korea

During a trip to Switzerland, the group visited a Catholic church where ChaeYoung was seen praying for a brief moment. ChaeYoung's Catholic name is Katarina.

3. Apink's ChoRong (Lea)

Singles

Previously, on KBS' "Battle Trip", ChoRong had traveled to Croatia with fellow groupmate BoMi. There, they visited the Marija Bistrica Church where ChoRong took a moment to pray. ChoRong's baptismal name is Lea.

4. MAMAMOO's HwaSa (Maria)

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HwaSa is very vocal about her baptismal name, as she even used it as a song title for one of her solo releases. HwaSa's baptismal name is Maria.

5. MAMAMOO's WheeIn (Gabriela)

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WheeIn is another MAMAMOO member that is also Catholic. WheeIn was converted to the faith due to HwaSa while they were school classmates. WheeIn's baptismal name is Gabriela.

6. YuJu (Angela)

YuJu's Instagram

On a previous television broadcast, YuJu briefly spoke about her Catholic faith. YuJu's baptismal name is Angela.

7. aespa's Karina (Katarina)

SM Entertainment

Early on in their career, Karina revealed that her stage name is derived from her baptismal name. As such, her baptismal name is Katarina.

8. T-ARA's HyoMin (Christina)

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HyoMin wasn't born into the faith, but took classes later on in life. HyoMin's baptismal name is Christina.

9. BADA (Bibiana)

BADA's Instagram

BADA is a devout Catholic and even got married at Jungnim-dong Yakhyeon Catholic Church. BADA's baptismal name is Bibiana.

10. KARA's Heo YoungJi (Stella)

YoungJi's Instagram

YoungJi is a variety show genius, singer, and also a Catholic. Her baptismal name is Stella.

11. BoA (Chiara)

SBS

BoA is dedicated to the Catholic faith. As an honorary ambassador for the 2014 Asia Youth Day, she even had the opportunity to meet with Pope Francis. Her baptismal name is Chiara.

12. fromis_9's Roh JiSun (Lucia)

fromis_9's Official Instagram

JiSun has previously talked about her religion, revealing that she's Catholic Christian. JiSun's baptismal name is Lucia.

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12 Catholic Female K-Pop Idols & Their Baptismal Names

1. Son NaEun (Marcella)

2. TWICE's ChaeYoung (Katarina)

3. Apink's ChoRong (Lea)

4. MAMAMOO's HwaSa (Maria)

5. MAMAMOO's WheeIn (Gabriela)

6. YuJu (Angela)

7. aespa's Karina (Katarina)

8. T-ARA's HyoMin (Christina)

9. BADA (Bibiana)

10. KARA's Heo YoungJi (Stella)

11. BoA (Chiara)

12. fromis_9's Roh JiSun (Lucia)

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