List of Real Names of K-Pop Idols That Are Very Different from What We Know - More Suitable as Actor Names

Kapanlagi.com - Have you ever been surprised to find out that the real name of a K-Pop idol is actually very different from what we know? Some stage names are indeed cool and iconic, but their real names feel more suitable as drama actor names, KLovers.

Yep, this list of idols has real names that give off super "actor vibes"! Can you imagine them playing in a sageuk or rom-com with their real names? A list of male K-Pop idols whose stage names are very different from their real names.

Who are these oppas? Let's take a look at the list of real names of K-Pop idols that are actually very different from what we know. Check it out!

1. Cha Eun Woo - Lee Dong Min

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The name Cha Eun Woo really fits the handsome webtoon visual. But just think, "Lee Dong Min" also has the vibe of top actors. This real name seems perfect for the lead in a mellow drama or a calm but heartthrob handsome doctor.

2. Jaehyun (NCT) - Jung Yoon Oh

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Jaehyun from NCT indeed has a cool and elegant aura, perfect for the stage. But his real name, "Jung Yoon Oh", sounds calmer and more dramatic. Just imagine, a guy with this name becoming a lonely writer in a healing drama, secretly making the audience swoon with every episode.

3. Dokyeom (SEVENTEEN) - Lee Seok Min

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Dokyeom comes across as playful and energetic, perfect for an idol. But "Lee Seok Min" has a more serious vibe like the name of a young prosecutor in a legal drama or an ambitious student in a campus drama. He could definitely be cast as the second lead who steals attention.

4. Kai (EXO) - Kim Jongin

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Kai is sexy and charismatic, perfect for stage performances. But "Kim Jongin" sounds more gentlemanly and mature. This name is just right for the neighbor oppa character who secretly likes the main character. It makes you melt, but still remains calm.

5. L (INFINITE) - Kim Myung Soo

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L is really mysterious. But the name "Kim Myung Soo" gives the impression of an old-school Korean actor who plays the lead in film noir or a smart detective in a mystery drama. A classic name, but has its own charm.

6. T.O.P (BIGBANG) - Choi Seung Hyun

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The name T.O.P is very iconic in the K-pop world, but listen to "Choi Seung Hyun". The cool impression is still there, but with the vibe of a classy senior actor. It seems perfect for appearing in a political drama or being a cold CEO who gradually softens.

7. S.Coups (SEVENTEEN) - Choi Seung Cheol

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S.Coups indeed sounds powerful as a leader. But his real name, "Choi Seung Cheol", has the aura of a good but firm man. Suitable for the character of a handsome gym teacher in a school drama or a soldier in a military drama. Masculine yet warm.

8. Onew (SHINee) - Lee Jin Ki

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Onew sounds gentle and musical, but "Lee Jin Ki" has the aura of a theater actor or an indie singer in a slice-of-life drama. This name sounds mature and wise, fitting for a character who becomes the healer of the female protagonist's emotional wounds.

9. I.M (MONSTA X) - Im Changkyun

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I.M feels modern and swag, but his real name "Im Changkyun" gives a calm and intellectual impression. This name seems perfect for a medical student or a genius hacker in a thriller drama. Still cool, but with a deeper impression.

Those are the real names of K-pop idols that turn out to be very different from what we know. For those of you who want to see other celebrity news, you can read other articles on kapanlagi.com. Because if not now, when?

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