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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ong
5. Ong SeongWu
Ong SeongWu's surname is exceptionally rare, with only around one t
