Kpop idols often opt for fancy stage names to draw attention, with prime examples being MAMAMOO Solar, Red Velvet Joy, and EXO Suho.
However, many stars have real names that perfectly fit their images, creating a sense of familiarity. Below are 6 Kpop idol groups with all of the members having imprinted their beautiful real names onto the public.
1. WINNER
The YG boy group WINNER, who is famous for their musicality and entertainment skills, consists of Kang Seungyoon, Kim Jinwoo, Song Minho, and Lee Seunghoon.
All of the members use their real names, along with their surname, to promote as Kpop idols.
On June 4th, WINNER will hold the online fan meeting “WE’LL BE BACK” and have a great time with their fans.
2. TWICE
Despite having 3 Japanese members, one Taiwanese member, and 5 Korean members, the JYP girl group TWICE all use their real names.
In particular, Jihyo, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Dahyun, Chaeyong, Momo, Sana, Mina, and Tzuyu are all real names with the family name left out.
TWICE recently held concert nights at LA Stadium in the US and Tokyo Dome in Japan to meet fans from around the world.
3. Brave Girls
Brave Girls, the girl group well known for their miraculous revival, is composed of 4 members Minyoung, Yoojung, Eunji, and Yuna – who all promoted with their real names.
The group is currently competing in the Mnet show “Queendom 2”, where they show various charms and receive rave reviews from the audience.
4. TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT)
The Kpop boy group TXT, which is famous as juniors in BTS’s agency, also uses real names on stage.
There are 5 members in the group, including Huening Kai, Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, and Taehyun.
TXT recently released their 4th mini album “minisode 2: Thursday’s Child” on May 9th, and continued to prove their popularity.
5. LE SSERAFIM
LE SSERAFIM, the first girl group to debut under HYBE Labels, is another girl group where all members choose to use their real names.
In particular, there are Kim Chaewon and Sakura, who used to promote under project group IZ*ONE, and 4 new members Huh Yunjin, Kim Garam, Hong Eunchae, and Kazuha.
LE SSERAFIM is gaining huge popularity from their debut EP “FEARLESS”, which is ranking high on Korean music charts.
6. fromis_9
The girl group fromis_9 was formed through the Mnet audition program “Idol School”, and has been using their real names since debut.
With 9 members including Lee Saerom, Song Hayoung, Jang Gyuri, Park Jiwon, Noh Jisun, Lee Seoyeon, Lee Chaeyoung, Lee Nakyung, and Baek Ji Heon, fromis_9 released their 4th mini album “Midnight Guest” back in January.
Source: Insight