Many of us dream about having our very own K-Drama moment, filled with a heart-fluttering romance that would last a lifetime. While this might be the most desirable outcome, we can't help if our minds start to wander, creating scenarios from a variety of different genres. We may think about doing stunts in our very own action scene or creeping upon the answers in a nail-biting thriller. And sometimes, we can't help but think about what would happen if we were in a horror movie.

For some, horror movies are frightening beyond belief. They cause many to take refuge behind hands, other people, or huge pillows to block out the jump scares happening on screen. However, millions would probably agree that if they're favorite idol were with them, being in a horror movie wouldn't be too bad. The monster or big bad guy would seem a little more docile and easier to handle.

With this in mind, here's a few male K-Pop idols we would love to have by our side if we were in a horror movie.

 

1. ATEEZ's San

Despite his charismatic appearance and overpowering stage presence, San is frightened quite easily. While some might find this quality a bit undesirable in a horror movie, his reactions alone would serve as the perfect indicator that the bad guy is near. His fight or flight senses would activate, prompting you to do the same and with the help of his athletic build, the two of you would be able to escape the horror movie alive and well.

 

2. Stray Kids' Bang Chan

While there are times Bang Chan does get startled, the time spent leading his chaotic members gave him the preparation needed to face any situation. Even in the face of danger, you could count on the idol to provide words of encouragement and strength. Using this method, the two of you will be able to keep calm in any situation. Then, when the opportunity presents itself, the two of you will be able to beat whatever person or entity standing in your way.

 

3. WonHo

Now if bringing any strong K-Pop idol raised the chances of survival in a horror movie, WonHo would be at the top of the list. His impressive physical build will make you believe that even the most dastardly antagonist will have no chance against the idol. With WonHo by your side, making it to the end of a horror film only seems guaranteed.

 

4. TXT's Huening Kai

While Huening Kai is incredibly handsome and an amazing stage performer, he might not be everyone's first choice to ask for protection in a horror movie. However, survival isn't just based on strength, as sometimes it comes down to being fearless in the face of danger. This unwavering confidence is something that Huening Kai has a lot of. There were countless occasions where the rest of his members were scared out of their wits, however, Huening Kai remained cool, calm, and collected. This confidence is infectious, making you hopeful for a happy ending.

 

5. MONSTA X's ShowNu

Outside of the bright, flashing lights of the stage, ShowNu is the strong, reliable leader of MONSTA X. His ability to lead and remain a firm pillar that his members can lean on might be reason enough to consider him the perfect partner for a horror movie. Whether you're exploring the hallways of an abandoned building or discovering the legend behind a local haunting, ShowNu will provide the strength necessary to remain level-headed. With him by your side, a horror movie will seem like a piece of cake.

 

6. KARD's BM

As the founder of the Big Tiddie Committee himself, BM is known to put in the hours at the gym. With his toned build, he instills the security necessary to brave the ghastly events of a horror movie. But more than that, we can also imagine BM cracking jokes at just the right moments in order to alleviate the situation. Using humor as a way to defuse any scary happening is a trait not many have. But we believe in BM's ability to do so, and combined with his strength and critical thinking, we're positive that a horror movie will be over in a flash with the idol by our side.

Which K-Pop idol would you like to accompany you in a horror movie?

It takes a lot of hard work and preparation for any K-Pop idol to make their debut in the K-Pop industry. From perfecting each note in every song to nailing each step in their choreography and crafting the group’s style and image, a lot of effort goes into making a debut. However, that hard work and preparation is magnified the more debuts they make. 

It’s common for idols to debut again after their initial debut. The journey that leads each idol towards their debuts are as diverse as their work as each artist they debut as. They also make their debut in different forms; groups, sub-units, solo artists or even debuting outside of K-Pop all together. 

Here are 12 K-Pop idols who have debuted in groups more than once.

 

1. Mark

K-Pop fans know Mark for debuting many times. He first debuted in NCT’s first unit, NCT U in 2016 and debuted twice more later that year as part of NCT 127 and NCT DREAM. In 2019, he debuted with SuperM. 

 

2. Ten

Like Mark, Ten has also debuted many times. He debuted in NCT U in 2016 and in NCT 127 later that year. In 2019, he made two more debuts with WayV and SuperM.

 

3. WinWin

Fellow NCT member WinWin has debuted three times. He debuted as part of NCT 127 in 2016, NCT U in 2018 and WayV in 2019.

 

4. WonYoung

WonYoung first debuted in IZ*ONE in 2018 after finishing first on “Produce 48”. Since 2021 she has been a member of IVE.

 

5. YuJin

Alongside WonYoung, YuJin made the final lineup on “Produce 48” and debuted as a member of IZ*ONE in 2018. Since 2021 she has been a member of IVE.

 

6. HyunA

K-Pop icon HyunA has debuted many times over her career. She first debuted in 2007 as part of Wonder Girls. After leaving the group, she made her debut with 4Minute in 2009. The following year, she made her solo debut. Then in 2011 she debuted as part of duo, Trouble Maker. In 2012, she debuted with Dazzling Red, a five member project group consisting of female idols who were already well-known in K-Pop. In 2017, she then debuted as part of Triple H. 

 

7. MinHee

MinHee first debuted as part of X1 in 2019 after making the final lineup on “Produce X 101”. In 2020, he debuted as a member of CRAVITY. 

 

8. HyeongJun

With MinHee, HyeongJun was a member of X1 in 2019 after making the final lineup on “Produce X 101”. In 2020, he debuted as a member of CRAVITY. 

 

9. MinHyun

MinHyun originally debuted as a member of NU’EST in 2012. After making the final lineup on “Produce 101” in 2017, he debuted again as a member of Wanna One. In 2023, he made his solo debut. 

 

10. Sakura

Sakura first started her entertainment career in Japan. She debuted as part of Japanese idol group HKT48 in 2011. She also became a concurrent member of AKB48 in 2014. In 2018, she made the final lineup of “Produce 48”, debuting in her first K-Pop group, IZ*ONE. In 2022, she debuted as a member of LE SSERAFIM. 

 

11. ChaeWon 

Like Sakura, ChaeWon debuted as a member of IZ*ONE in 2018 after making the final lineup on “Produce 48”. Since 2022, she has been a member of LE SSERAFIM. 

 

12. SoMin

SoMin has debuted three times. Her first debut was in 2012 with Puretty, a South Korean girl group based in South Korea and Japan. She then debuted as part of April in 2015. In 2017 she debuted as a member of co-ed group, KARD.

If you're a Kpopmap reader, you might've noticed articles about K-Pop idols who share the same name being posted regularly.

It is quite common to discover K-Pop idols who share the same name, especially as more and more idols debut each year. It's fascinating to see which idols have names in common, too.

While writing these articles, we've collected data about K-Pop idols who have the same birth name or legal name, despite potentially having different stage names. You can read all of the articles at this link.

Check out this list of some of the most common names in K-Pop!

Note: The names in this article are in alphabetical order but the idols in the respective lists are in no particular order. 

 

1. ChaeYoung

Idols Who Share the Name

TWICE's ChaeYoung

BLACKPINK's Rosé

fromis_9's Lee ChaeYoung

PURPLE K!SS' ChaeIn 

STAYC's ISA

MAJORS' Ida

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2. DongHyuk/DongHyuck

Idols Who Share the Name

iKON's DK

NCT's HaeChan

BLANK2Y's DongHyuk

Read more about them here:

 

3. DongHyun

Idols Who Share the Name

AB6IX's Kim DongHyun

Golden Child's Kim DongHyun

EPEX's Keum

BF's DongHyun

GreatGuys' DongHwi

LU4US' DongHyun 

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4. EunJi

Idols Who Share the Name

Apink's Jeong EunJi

BB GIRL's EunJi

EVERGLOW's Mia

ALICE's EJ

HANA's EunJi

Yang EunJi

Read more about them here:

 

5. HaYoung

Idols Who Share the Name

fromis_9's Song HaYoung 

Apink's Oh HaYoung

Luke (former TRCNG)

NATURE's Lu

Read more about them here:

 

6. HyunWoo

Idols Who Share the Name

MONSTA X's ShowNu

EPEX BaekSeung

xikers' HyunWoo

BXB's HyunWoo

ATO6's Yu HyunWoo

ATO6's Kim HyunWoo

ATO6's Son HyunWoo

Read more about them here:

 

7. JaeHyun

Idols Who Share the Name

THE BOYZ's HyunJae

Golden Child's Bong JaeHyun

N.Flying's Kim JaeHyun

BOYNEXTDOOR's JaeHyun

F.ABLE's JaeHyun

Read more about them here:

 

8. JinYoung

Idols Who Share the Name

B1A4's JinYoung

GOT7's JinYoung

J.Y. Park

CIX's Bae JinYoung

Woo JinYoung (former D1CE)

Read more about them here:

 

9. MinHyuk

Idols Who Share the Name

Rocky (former ASTRO)

CNBLUE's Kang MinHyuk

BTOB's MinHyuk (Huta)

MONSTA X's MinHyuk

BLOCK B's B-BOMB

MAP6's MinHyuk

NOIR's Kim MinHyuk

MinHyuk (former D-CRUNCH)

Read more about them here:

 

10. MinJi

Idols Who Share the Name

Minzy

SECRET NUMBER's MinJi

NewJeans' MinJi

BUSTERS' MinJi

DREAMCATCHER's JiU

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11. SooBin/SuBin

Idols Who Share the Name

Dal Shabet's SuBin

WJSN's SooBin

TXT's SooBin

VICTON's SuBin

Read more about them here:

 

12. SooYoung

Idols Who Share the Name

Girls' Generation's SooYoung

Red Velvet's Joy

LOONA's Yves

Lizzy (former After School)

ChaHee (former Melody Day)

Read more about them here:

 

13. SuMin/SooMin

Idols Who Share the Name

STAYC's SuMin

DreamNote's SuMin

xikers' SuMin

tripleS' SooMin

SuMin (former SONAMOO)

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14. SunWoo/Sunoo

Idols Who Share the Name

ENHYPEN's Sunoo

THE BOYZ's SunWoo

B1A4's Baro

Boy's Republic's SunWoo

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15. WooJin

Idols Who Share the Name

AB6IX's Park WooJin

Kim WooJin

GHOST9's Lee WooJin

REDSTART BOYS' Choi WooJin

KARD's BM

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16. WooYoung

Idols Who Share the Name

ATEEZ's WooYoung

2PM's WooYoung

VAV's Ace

AIMERS' WooYoung

TST's WooYoung

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17. YeChan

Idols Who Share the Name

OMEGA X's YeChan 

TRENDZ's YeChan

Pink Fantasy's YeChan

xikers' YeChan

LUCY's Shin YeChan

ChoCo's Jake

Read more about them here:

 

18. YuNa

Idols Who Share the Name

YuNa (former AOA)

YuJu

ITZY's YuNa

EunA Kim (former KHAN)

BB GIRL's YuNa

CSR's YuNa

Read more about them here:

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Which other names do you think are commonly shared among K-Pop idols? Let us know in the comments!