2024.03.29 K-Pop Newsletter (Vol.38)

🌼Start of this talented solo artist's Flowery path🌼

Soyeon, well known as the member of LABOUM is back with a new single 'Goodbye'.

LABOUM's 'Journey to Atlantis', released in 2016, climbed back up the charts after 5 years, by getting remaked by MSG WANNABE, the project group produced by MBC 'Hangout with Yoo'. After gaining popularity, Soyeon, the main vocalist of LABOUM, could join the project's girl-version group WSG WANNABE with SOLE, HYNN and Kwon Jin Ah.

'Goodbye' is a heartbreaking ballad, that sings about the feelings after a sad breakup. It starts with a calm piano melody and gets dynamic as it meets the stings at the end. Soyeon's clean and plain vocal tone shines in this arrangement.

⬆️ [MV] Soyeon - Goodbye

Check the twinkling era of LABOUM and Soyeon. After the contract as LABOUM has ended, Soyeon is showing up with OSTs and duets. Starting with 'Goodbye', you can look forward to Soyeon's performance as a solo artist!

⬆️ WSG WANNABE (Gaya-G) - At That Moment

⬆️ LABOUM - Journey to Atlantis (2016)

🎵MGFF - Blackwater

- The first story of the 'COLORS' series🖤

🎵Jeong Cha Sik - Big City Driver

- A story of delivery man, "I'll deliver bright future by my truck"

🎵KIRARA - Two Parties

⬆️ [MV] we hate jh - JOYRIDE

⬆️ [MV] we hate jh - Go 4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

LABOUM is a girl group that made their debut in August 2014 with their single 'Pit a Pat', and has instantly captivated the hearts of their fans with their cute and fresh concept. LABOUM is known for their catchy songs and energetic performances. Some of their notable songs include 'Aalow Aalow', 'Journey To Atlantis', 'Shooting Love', 'Winter Story', 'Hwi Hwi', and 'Kiss Kiss'.

Are you getting to know LABOUM? Find out more about them through their height ranking below.

Data was retrieved on November 1, 2023 from various sources online.

1. JinYe - 170 cm

LABOUM Official

2. SolBin - 169 cm

SolBin's Instagram

3. HaeIn - 164 cm

HaeIn's Instagram

4. SoYeon - 162 cm

SoYeon's Instagram