Captivating Different Looks, These 9 Authentic Korean Celebrities Are Often Mistaken for Foreigners - From Han Hyun Min to Kim Ji Won!

Moon Gabi - He is a model who indeed looks like a foreigner. One thing that confuses many people is his darker skin tone compared to most Koreans. In an interview with Talkmoon, he once said that he is 100% Korean and was born with a more exotic darker skin.

Kim Ji Won - Before her fame skyrocketed after starring in the drama Descendants of the Sun, she once filmed a soda commercial that made people think she was not Korean. On the show Come to Play, Kim Ji Won talked about how she was misunderstood as a foreigner since that commercial, but she is 100% Korean!

Han Hyun Min - He is a model who doesn't look like a typical Korean, but he has appeared on several TV programs and stated that he is 100% Korean. In fact, he can't speak much English at all. He has gained a lot of popularity due to his adorable personality and extraordinary figure.

S.Coups SEVENTEEN - Funny things happened when his name was searched on search engines, all related keywords were related to S.Coups' nationality. With this kind of visual, S.Coups can easily be mistaken for a foreigner. S.Coups is also 100% Korean, born in Daegu, K-Lovers!

Hwangbo - When the group Chakra debuted in Korea with a surprising foreign concept, Hwangbo was once mistaken as a non-Korean member. This happened because of her darker skin tone and strong facial features. Hwangbo does look like a foreigner, but she is actually a native Korean. Her unique and rare last name is also one of her distinctive features.

Jooeun DIA - She was once mistaken for a foreigner because she used to be a model in Japan. That's why people thought she was Japanese. Her facial features also resemble those of Japanese people, so it's not surprising that Jooeun is actually a native Korean, right?

Dongwoon Highlight - He is one of the original K-Pop stars who became famous for his foreign-like visuals. When the boy group BEAST debuted, Dongwoon was mistaken for being from the Middle East because of his visuals. From there, he got the nickname Arab Prince from fans.

Lee Dong Wook - Lee Dong Wook's strong facial features, deep eyes, and big nose make him look like he is not Korean. When he dyed his hair blonde, fans were amazed by his foreign-like appearance. But of course, Lee Dong Wook is 100% Korean K-Lovers!

Ken VIXX - He has the strongest facial feature that distinguishes him from most Koreans, which is his nose. Many people thought that his nose shape is not typical of Koreans. He once shared on a TV program that many people thought he was from Iraq because of his appearance.