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        8 K-Pop Idols With The Rarest Family Names

        Check out some of the K-Pop idols who have the rarest surnames in the industry.

        YuJun, Kpopmap Editor
        3 min to read  ·  Published : Nov 24, 2023 · Updated : Dec 12, 2023
        8 K-Pop Idols With The Rarest Family Names

        Woollim Entertainment

        In the diverse world of K-Pop, where common family names like Kim, Lee, and Park dominate, some idols stand out with truly rare and fascinating surnames.

        Let's take a closer look at six K-Pop stars who carry some of the rarest family names in Korea.

         

        Bong

        1. Golden Child's Bong JaeHyun

        The family name 'Bong' is a rarity, making Golden Child's Bong JaeHyun a distinctive figure in the K-Pop scene.

         8 K-Pop Idols With The Rarest Family Names

        Woollim Entertainment

         

        Boo

        2. SEVENTEEN's SeungKwan

        SeungKwan's family name, Boo, traces its roots to Jeju Island, making anyone with this surname highly likely to have connections to this beautiful island.

         8 K-Pop Idols With The Rarest Family Names

        Pledis Entertainment

         

        Dong

        3. BIGBANG's TaeYang

        TaeYang's family name, Dong, is more commonly found in North Korea than in the South. With only around six thousand people in South Korea carrying this surname, it adds to its uniqueness.

         8 K-Pop Idols With The Rarest Family Names

        BIGBANG TaeYang's Instagram

         

        Ok 

        4. 2PM's Ok TaecYeon

        2PM's Ok TaecYeon adds to the list of unique surnames. While details about the origin of the name Ok are less known, it is usually written with the Hanja for jade.

         8 K-Pop Idols With The Rarest Family Names

        JYP Entertainment

         

        Ong

        5. Ong SeongWu

        Ong SeongWu's surname is exceptionally rare, with only around one thousand people in South Korea sharing the same name. He also stands as the sole celebrity in the nation with the surname Ong.

         8 K-Pop Idols With The Rarest Family Names

        ELLE

         

        Yeom

        6. LABOUM's HaeIn

        The family name 'Yeom' is truly uncommon, and as you might have already noticed, HaeIn's family name is Yeom, adding a unique touch to her identity.

         8 K-Pop Idols With The Rarest Family Names

        LABOUM HaeIn's Instagram

         

        7. ChoCo's Jake

        ChoCo's Yeom YeChan (better known as 'Jake') also brings another distinctive name to the mix, showcasing the diversity of family names within the K-Pop industry.

         8 K-Pop Idols With The Rarest Family Names

        ChoCo Jake's Instagram

        Yook

        8. BTOB's Yook SungJae

        SungJae's family name, Yook, has Chinese origins. Historical records suggest that a man named Yook Bok from China settled in Korea back in the year 927, contributing to the rich history of this surname.

         8 K-Pop Idols With The Rarest Family Names

        BTOB SungJae's Instagram

        In a realm dominated by more common family names, these K-Pop idols add a unique flair to their identities, making them stand out not just for their talent but also for the distinctiveness of their surnames.

        Do you know any other K-Pop idols with rare surnames? Let us know who they are in the comments!

         

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