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.

"JaeFriends" with Kim JaeJoong is quickly becoming our favorite YouTube talk show, and in this week's episode, K-Pop boy group CRAVITY has arrived as guests! Members JungMo, MinHee, and HyeongJun came to the show to enjoy a lovely evening with their beloved sunbaenim, enjoy chicken noodle soup made by him, become friends and promote their exciting comeback with "Sun Seeker".

From the very beginning, the chemistry between the CRAVITY members and Kim JaeJoong was top-notch, as the conversation flowed smoothly and happily. Dropping honorifics, which is a signature of the show, was a little difficult, but the members got there eventually. The real fun started when JaeJoong took a one-on-one approach to speak to JungMo, playfully teasing him. The discussion then turned to MBTI, and one thing led to another until JaeJoong was sending a video message to MONSTA X's MinHyuk, who is currently serving in the military.

The CRAVITY members also helped JaeJoong catch up to the latest aegyo trends, such as the "nyang nyang neko", which the veteran idol quickly followed perfectly, but this episode wasn't going to be a classic "JaeFriends" episode without a love letter to the "girlfriends" - LUVITY. With JungMo and HyeongJun in on the running concept, MinHee was adorably caught off-guard.

The highlight of the episode, however, came with JaeJoong and HyeongJun sharing their similar childhood experiences growing up with noonas (older sisters). HyeongJun has two older sisters, and JaeJoong has eight. Both used their sisters' cosmetics behind their backs out of curiosity about how they got so pretty right before going out; both grew to have a quicker wit or "nunchi", and both got pinched by their noonas. Even the way chicken was eaten in both households turned out to be similar, with HyeongJun always getting the chicken wings and JaeJoong, the chicken skins.

Just like this, the two idols continued to find more similarities with each other, creating an enviable rapport. If you're curious, you can watch the full video below!

Can you relate to JaeJoong and HyeongJun too? Tell us in the comments section down below!

 

Debuting in 2020, Starship Entertainment boy group CRAVITY are composed of nine immensely talented members who have consolidated their skills in the key areas of K-Pop performance; vocals, rap and dance. They are passionate about their job as idols, crafting each performance to the highest quality it can possibly be. 

Not only do they give it their all in their own songs but in that of other artists as well. For their YouTube series “C-Plus+” and “C-LOG”, CRAVITY have produced several vocal covers of songs by artists both within and outside of K-Pop. 

These are just nine of their best vocal covers.

Note: This is not a ranking.

 

1. 'Lemon', sung by WonJin and HyeongJun

WonJin and HyeongJun paired up to sing one of the most popular songs in the Asian music scene in recent years, ‘Lemon’ by Kenshi Yonezu. Both members have such sweet voices that really brought out the melancholy of the song. There is also an adorable video of the two of them fooling around as students accompanying the joy of their voices.

 

2. 'goodnight, dear', sung by Allen

If you want something gentle and comforting to listen to before sleeping, Allen’s superb cover of Young K’s delicate song ‘goodnight, dear’ is perfect. Everything about this cover highlighted the warmth and sincerity of the song from Allen’s tender vocals to the fact that the recording, video and translations were all by him. Despite him being one of the group’s main rappers, his vocals showed there is no limit to his talent as an all-round performer. Just read the lyrics as you listen to his voice and you’ll be asleep in no time.

 

3. 'Chandelier', sung by WooBin

Main vocalist WooBin covered one of the most famous pop songs ever to exist - Chandelier by Sia. The song is known for its high notes but with WooBin’s skill level, he hit each note with ease. It was a stripped back version of the song with only a simple piano instrumental to allow his voice to be the star of the performance.

 

4. 'Galaxy', sung by SeRim

SeRim’s cover of ‘Galaxy’ by Bolbbalgan4 is another clear example of how the rappers of CRAVITY are also outstanding vocalists. Undoubtedly, we have all heard this famous song somewhere at least once but after listening to SeRim’s voice, you won’t be able to move on from this version of it.

 

5. 'Hype Boy', sung by WonJin

WonJin recently covered the infamous ‘Hype Boy’ by NewJeans. As a laidback and easy-to-listen-to track, WonJin injected his own mellow and youthful colour into it with his sweet voice. He sang the song with a slightly swaggy demeanour, leaving listeners entranced with this rendition.

 

6. 'Sudden Rain', sung by JungMo

Anyone who knows CRAVITY will know that JungMo’s speaking voice is quite soft and mild. This quality in his voice persisted in his singing voice as he took on Eric Nam’s heartfelt and poignant OST, ‘Sudden Rain’. One listen to his voice will be enough to understand his appeal as one of the group’s vocalists.

 

7. 'Spring Day', sung by JungMo, MinHee, SeRim and Allen

Vocalists JungMo and MinHee and rappers SeRim and Allen grouped up for their cover of BTS’ ‘Spring Day’. JungMo and MinHee did a wonderful job of embodying the song’s sentimentality while SeRim and Allen supported the song with their passionate rap. The group, particularly JungMo, looks up to BTS and they surely did one of their biggest songs justice.

 

8. 'Little Star', sung by MinHee

‘Little Star’ by Standing Egg is such an angelic song with the sweetest lyrics you’ll ever hear in a song. While MinHee’s voice is soft and gentle, it has a subtle manly undertone. With a voice like that and lyrics such as ‘You’re my love, my everything, An angel from the heavens, You stole my two eyes, my world, Little star, Tonight, I will protect you all night’, who better to sing this than MinHee? 

 

9. 'My First and Last', sung by HyeongJun, SeongMin, SeRim and Allen

CRAVITY also has diversity in their cover performances. The two cuties of the group, HyeongJun and SeongMin, sang NCT DREAM’s ‘My First and Last’ for something fresh and upbeat. SeRim and Allen also joined them to share the rap parts. They flawlessly brought to life the innocent spirit of a first love. 

If you liked the covers included in the list, check out their other covers on “C-Plus+” and “C-LOG” on their official YouTube channel.