Sounds Like English, These 4 K-Pop Idols' Stage Names are Actually Their Birth Names

Kapanlagi.com - There are various reasons why some K-Pop idols choose to use stage names that are different from their real names. Some idols think that their stage names are more impressive than their real names or birth names.

Others are forced to use different stage names because they have been used by more senior idols. Usually, these K-Pop idols use stage names that are easy to remember, trendy, and have a global impression.

Interestingly, many do not know that some of these K-Pop idols actually use stage names derived from their official or birth names that appear to be in English. Who are they?

1. Jennie BLACKPINK

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Born in Anyang, South Korea, Jennie BLACKPINK actually has the same real name since birth. Jennie is known to have grown up in Auckland, New Zealand.

Thanks to her life and studying experience abroad, Jennie is very fluent in English and Korean. Interestingly, Jennie also understands a little bit of Japanese.

Fans were amazed because Jennie actually doesn't have a Korean name at all, except for her stage name and birth name, which is Jennie Kim.

2. Jeno NCT Dream

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His name is so simple and easy to remember, to the point that Jeno NCT Dream's name is often mistaken as a stage name taken from foreign vocabulary.

In fact, Jeno has had this name since birth. This idol, who was born and raised in Incheon, South Korea, doesn't even have a Korean name, except for his stage name and real name, Lee Jeno.

Interestingly, besides having an easily remembered nickname, Jeno is also very charismatic as the lead dancer and rapper in his group. That is what boosts his popularity as a K-Pop idol even more.

3. Kang Daniel

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Next up is Kang Daniel, whose popularity is undeniable. Actually, he has a birth name in Korean, which is Kang Eui Geon. However, he found it difficult to remember and pronounce, so he officially changed it to Daniel. 

In addition, he also revealed that he often feels frustrated when meeting someone for the first time and introducing his name, as others struggle to pronounce it correctly.

The decision to change his name seems to have brought him luck, as Kang Daniel is not just known as his stage name, but his real name now.

4. Luda Cosmic Girls

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Last but not least, there is Luda Cosmic Girls, whose name is also unique. In fact, it sounds very rare in Korea. However, it was the right decision when she chose it as her stage name.

Besides being simple and easy to remember, it also makes her more recognizable. Like the K-Pop idols on this list, this K-Pop idol born in Seoul, South Korea, also does not have a Korean name. So, her stage name is also her real name, Lee Luda.

Now you know, there are some K-Pop idols with unique names, which may sound like English or foreign languages, but actually those names are their official or birth names.

Out of these K-Pop idols, do you have a favorite, KLovers?

(kly/tmi)