Having Similar Names, These 10 Korean Celeb Couples Confuse International Fans

Kapanlagi.com - It's not uncommon for Korean celebrities to have the same last name, as there are only 286 last names in South Korea. That's why many Korean celebrities share the same last name, but there are also those who have unique last names that are rarely used by the Korean people. So what happens when Korean celebrities have the same first name, last name, and even pronunciation?

This can certainly confuse international fans, especially those in Indonesia who struggle with pronouncing or differentiating the names of these Korean celebrities. Who are the Korean celebrities that share the same names and even pronunciation?

According to various sources, here are 10 Korean celebrity couples who have the same names and even similar pronunciation. Let's check them out.

1. Kim Soo Hyun - Kim So Hyun

Kim Soo Hyun, Kim So Hyun (credit: goldmedalist.com; credit: instagram.com/wow_kimsohyun)

The first Korean celebrities who have the same name are Kim Soo Hyun and Kim So Hyun. Yup! These two Korean celebrities not only have the same name in pronunciation, but also the same surname and letters when using the alphabet.

Not only that, Kim Soo Hyun and Kim So Hyun have the same profession as an actor and actress. Of course, this makes international fans, especially in Indonesia, quite difficult to differentiate between the two of them. How about you, KLovers, do you already know how to distinguish between Kim So Hyun and Kim Soo Hyun?

2. Jung So Min - Jeon So Mi

Jung So Min, Jeon So Mi (credit: isPlus; credit: Naver x Dispatch)

The next Korean celebrities who have the same name are Jung So Min and Jeon So Min. These two Korean celebrities have similar name pronunciations and similar writing styles when using the alphabet.

Jung So Min and Jeon So Mi are different female Korean celebrities in terms of profession. Jung So Min is an actress and Jeon So Mi is an idol. Not only that, they also both have beautiful faces.

3. Shin Se Kyung - Sung Si Kyung

Shin Se Kyung, Sung Si Kyung (credit: Naver x Dispatch; credit: KPOPME)

Shin Se Kyung and also Sung Si Kyung are the next Korean celebrities who also share similarities in their names. Both of these Korean celebrities have similarities in their names and pronunciation. Not only that, the alphabet writing of their names also has similarities.

These two Korean celebrities have differences in their professions. Shin Se Kyung is an actress, while Sung Si Kyung is a Korean singer and OST drama artist.

4. Ju Ji Hoon - Jun Ji Hyun

Ju Ji Hoon, Jun Ji Hyun (credit: Naver x Dispatch; credit: Special)

Jun Ji Hoon and also Jun Ji Hyun are among the Korean celebrities who also share similarities in their names. Not only do they have similarities in pronunciation, but they both also have the same alphabet writing for their names.

Not only similarities in pronunciation and name writing, it turns out Ju Ji Hoon and Jun Ji Hyun have similarities in their professions as well, which are as actors and actresses in Korea. They also have the same age, which is 38 years old. And they are talented actors and actresses in South Korea.

5. Kwon Hyun Bin - Hyun Bin

Kwon Hyun Bin, Hyun Bin (credit: Naver x Dispatch; credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

The next Korean celebrities who have the same name are Kwon Hyun Bin and also Hyun Bin. The similarity between their names is that they both have the name Hyun Bin. With the same pronunciation and alphabet spelling.

The professions of these two Korean celebrities are quite different, Kwon Hyun Bin is a rapper and also a model. And Hyun Bin is a senior Korean actor. They also have a significant age difference, Kwon Hyun Bin is 23 years old and actor Hyun Bin is 37 years old.

6. Ji Sung - Jisung NCT

Ji Sung, Jisung NCT (credit: twitter.com/SBSNOW; credit: Naver x Dispatch)

Are you a fan of Korean dramas and K-pop group NCT? Then this name will not be unfamiliar to you. Yup! South Korean senior actor and also one of the members of NCT have the same name, Ji Sung and also Jisung NCT. This will certainly confuse fans, as there is not only similarity in pronunciation but also in alphabet spelling.

What sets them apart is the profession they pursue. Ji Sung is one of the Korean actors, and Jisung NCT is a member of NCT. But it will be a different story if they play in the same drama, it might become a funny debate for fans.

7. Park Hae Jin - Park Hae Joon

Park Hae Jin, Park Hae Joon (credit: Naver x Dispatch; credit: twitter.com/jtbclove)

Having the same last name and middle name, as well as the same profession, it is not surprising that there are International Korean drama fans who are mistaken in distinguishing Park Hae Jin and also Park Hae Joon. This is because the pronunciation and writing of the names of these two Korean actors are quite similar.

Of course, these two actors are also equally famous at the moment, even their birth provinces have similarities, which are in Busan, South Korea. Not only do they have the same name, but Park Hae Jin and Park Hae Joon also have similarities in their profession and birth region.

8. Kim Jong Kook - Jeon Jungkook

Kim Jong Kook, Jeon Jungkook (credit: YONHAP NEWS; credit: Naver x Dispatch)

The next Korean celebrities who have the same name are Kim Jong Kook and also Jeon Jungkook. Both of these Korean celebrities are famous singers in their time. While Jong Kook was famous as a duo Turbo from 1995 to 2000, Jungkook is a member of the popular idol group BTS.

Although Jong Kook is currently more active in a Korean reality show RUNNING MAN, both of them have international success to this day in their respective professions.

9. Ji Soo - Kim Jisoo

Ji Soo, Kim Jisoo (credit: twitter.com/jtbclove; credit: credit: Naver x Dispatch)

The names Ji Soo and also Kim Jisoo are not unfamiliar in the South Korean entertainment industry. Both of these Korean celebrities not only have the same name, but also currently have rising popularity. They are also young Korean celebrities who are quite successful in their respective professions and fields.

Ji Soo is a South Korean actor who debuted in 2009 by acting in short films. Meanwhile, Kim Jisoo is a member of the girl group Blackpink who debuted in 2016 as a member of Blackpink.

10. Seo Ye Ji - Son Ye Jin

Seo Ye Ji, Son Ye Jin (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama; credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

And the last Korean celebrities who have the same name are Seo Ye Ji and also Son Ye Jin. Although they do not have very similar writings, but the pronunciation of both celebrity names is quite similar and confusing for fans to hear. Not only having similarity in pronunciation, Seo Ye Ji and Son Ye Jin also have the same profession as actresses.

Even in 2020 alone, Seo Ye Ji and Son Ye Jin became a hot topic among drama fans, not only in Korea but also internationally. This is because the dramas they play are quite interesting and attract attention from viewers. Even their beauty is always praised in the dramas they play.

Those are the 10 pairs of Korean celebrities who have the same name and pronunciation that confuse international fans, especially in Indonesia. But even though they have the same name, they still have their own unique characteristics in the Korean entertainment industry. And they remain successful with their respective names and uniqueness.

(kpl/dhm)