With the globalization of K-Pop, it's essential for idols to learn a different language. During their trainee period or over the course of their career, idols attend classes to better communicate with fans all across the globe. For many, they learn essential phrases or keywords that are necessary to promote in other countries.
Then there are those idols that go above and beyond, learning upwards to three or more languages. They showcase their linguistic talents and become totally fluent. Fans are often surprised by their fluency and ability to retain all their linguistic knowledge.
Down below are 10 multilingual K-Pop idols, known to be fluent in 3 or more languages.
1. SHINee's Key
Key is a standout performer and a natural variety show superstar. He has always impressed netizens far and wide — and he's able to do so in multiple languages. The veteran idol is a master of Korean, Japanese, English, and Mandarin. His main motivators are his international fans, as Key simply wishes to have the ability to better communicate with them.
2. CL
CL is overflowing with charisma and swagger, allowing her to become a global impact. She's able to communicate in various languages including French, Japanese, English, and of course Korean. This is due to her time spent abroad, moving around from Japan, France, and Korea. She's certainly a talented artist in more ways than one.
3. BTS' RM
RM is an outstanding leader and rapper of BTS. He is also a language master, being able to speak in Korean, English, and Japanese. He naturally learned Japanese due to his work in the entertainment business. But he is most well-known for his mastery of the English language. Over the past few years, RM has given multiple speeches entirely in English with elegance and poise. He is truly a leader that anyone can get behind.
4. BLACKPINK's Lisa
Lisa is a masterclass performer who is able to rock the stage from start to finish. What's most impressive is that she can do it in multiple languages. While Thai is a given, she's also able to speak in English, Korean, and Japanese. There have been countless videos showcasing the idol's language proficiency, on both a professional and casual setting.
5. GOT7's Jackson Wang
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Jackson is a well of never-ending talent. He's a former professional athlete, an award-winning musician, and variety superstar. He can also add multilingual artist to the list, too. Jackson is able to speak in Korean, English, Cantonese, and Mandarin without any problems. He is a quadruple threat in the language department and never ceases to amaze fans and non-fans alike.
6. Sandara Park
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Sandara Park is legendary in the K-Pop scene, but not just for her time on 2NE1. She has a deep history in the entertainment industry, first making her debut in the Philippines. As such, she's able to speak Tagalog, English, Korean, and Japanese. With these skills, she's able to converse with fans all across the world, adding to her immense global appeal.
7. WayV's YangYang
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YangYang has impressive stage presence and charisma, capturing the hearts of millions across the globe. But if you're new to the idol, you might be surprised to learn that he's fluent in a total of four languages. YangYang can fluently speak in German, English, Korean, and Mandarin. With these skills, he's able to greet his fans from all across the globe with ease.
8. f(x)'s Amber
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Hailing from Los Angeles, California and being Taiwanese American, it's no surprise that Amber is a master of languages. She's able to converse in English, Mandarin, and Korean fluently. She's able to switch between these languages effortlessly, showing off her immense language proficiency.
9. NCT's Ten
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Ten is an extremely gifted dancer and a captivating performer. He is also extremely talented in the language department. The idol can speak four languages which include Thai, Mandarin, English, and Korean. His fluency in these languages is stunning and certainly helps him as he connects to international fans everywhere.
10. Henry
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Henry has an impressive career which calls for immense respect and admiration. In his journey, he's become fluent in a fair number of languages. This includes Korean, English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. He is also able to speak French and Thai to a lesser degree. Henry is a multilingual genius that never ceases to surprise fans.
Are you impressed by these multilingual idols? How many languages can you speak? Let us know in the comments!
