A List of Kpop Idols Who Turned Out to Have Families from Top Celebrity Circles

There are many KPop idols who started their careers from the bottom and managed to capture the world's attention with their hard work. However, who would have thought that some of them actually come from top celebrity families? Although rarely discussed, this background adds a unique color to their journey in the South Korean entertainment industry.

These idols not only inherit artistic talent from their parents but also often receive strong emotional support from their families. Some even have parents who are already well-known in the entertainment industry, ranging from legendary singers, famous actors, to founders of the largest KPop agencies.

Here is a list of KPop idols who turn out to have blood relations with famous celebrities. Who are they? Check out the complete stories below.

1. Kim Chaewon LE SSERAFIM

A lineup of Kpop idols who surprisingly have families from top celebrity backgrounds (credit: instagram/_chaechae_1)

Kim Chaewon is known as the leader of the girl group Le Sserafim and also a former member of IZ*ONE. However, behind her brilliant music career, Chaewon is the daughter of veteran theater actress Lee Ran Hee.

Lee Ran Hee has been active in the theater world for over three decades and is part of the Hooam theater company. She is known to be a very supportive figure in her daughter's career journey.

2. Sieun STAYC

A Lineup of Kpop Idols Who Turned Out to Have Families from Top Celebrity Circles (credit: instagram/hermesieunn)

Sieun STAYC started her career as a child actress before debuting with the girl group STAYC in 2020. She is the daughter of a famous singer and actor from the 1980s, Park Nam Jung.

In a variety show, Park Nam Jung showed his support by singing STAYC's song 'So Bad'. Sieun is also known to have inherited her acting and singing abilities from her father.

3. Jeongyeon TWICE

A List of Kpop Idols Who Turned Out to Have Families from Top Celebrity Circles (credit: instagram/jy_piece)

Yoo Jeongyeon is not the only family member known to the public. Her sister is Gong Seung-yeon, a South Korean actress who has appeared in various popular dramas and is known for her impressive acting skills. The two grew up in a family environment that is no stranger to the entertainment world and public achievements.

In addition to having an actress sister, Jeongyeon is also the daughter of Yoo Chang Joon, a celebrity chef who once served as the personal chef to South Korean President Kim Dae Jung.

He has also served as the head chef at the Seoul Plaza Hotel for over 20 years and is known for his expertise in both Korean and Western cuisine. Jeongyeon's life has been surrounded by achievements from various fields since childhood, which has shaped her personality as an idol.

4. Anton RIIZE

A List of Kpop Idols Who Turned Out to Have Families from Top Celebrity Circles (credit: instagram/riize_official)

Anton RIIZE, or Lee Chan Young, is the child of renowned music producer Yoon Sang and former top actress Shim Hye Jin. Both are known as important figures in the Korean entertainment industry.

Yoon Sang is known for producing big songs for artists like IU, BoA, and DBSK. Meanwhile, Shim Hye Jin is a senior actress known from the golden era of Korean dramas.

5. Sunny SNSD

A lineup of Kpop idols who apparently have families from top celebrity circles (credit: instagram/515sunnyday)

Sunny is known as a member of SNSD who has been active since her teenage years. However, not many know that she is the niece of Lee Soo Man, the founder of SM Entertainment.

Her father also served as the CEO of the agency, and was a major supporter of Sunny's music career from the beginning. He even helped Sunny rejoin SM after her debut plans with another agency fell through.

6. Hueningkai TXT

A lineup of Kpop idols who apparently have families from top celebrity circles (credit: instagram/txt_bighit)

Hueningkai TXT has an international family background. His father, Nabil David Huening, is a popular singer and actor in Korea, born in Brazil, raised in America, and started his career in China.

In addition to his father, Hueningkai also has two siblings who have been active in the music world, namely Bahiyyih (Kep1er) and Lea (former member of VIVA). The Huening family is known for being multilingual and having artistic talents.

7. Which KPop idol has a father who is a famous music producer?

Anton RIIZE is the child of Yoon Sang, a legendary music producer in Korea.

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