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You might find have been chanting Hyun Bin i while your heart races watching him take lead in Crash Landing On You, but his true name is Kim Tae Pyung

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The actor behind Train to Busan, Coffee Prince, Goblin and Squid Game, originally born Gong Ji Chul, opted to retain his surname and adopted the simpler first name Yoo

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Park Seo Joon, known for his roles in What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, and more was born Park Yong Kyu. He uses his real name for donations to stay under the radar

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Shin Min Ah, originally Jang Min Ah, began her career as a model using the name Yang Min Ah. Her name drew attention for its similarity to the then-famous "Burger Girl" Yang Mi Ra

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Song Ji Hyo, born Cheon Seong Im, was later renamed Cheon Soo Yeon. Inspired by her idols Song Seung Heon and Song Hye Kyo, she chose the name Song Ji Hyo at the start of her modeling career

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ASTRO’s Lee Dong Min adopts the stage name Cha Eun Woo, sparking various theories. The most prevalent suggests that his portrayal of a character named Cha Eun Woo in the web drama To Be Continued led fans to believe it was his actual name

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Rowoon's real name, Kim Seok Woo, was given by his grandfather, who hoped he would be a helper and contribute to the world

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Kim Woo Bin, originally Kim Hyun Joong, changed his name when he shifted from modeling to acting to avoid confusion with another actor, Kim Hyun Joong, known for his role in Boys Over Flowers

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Similar to her husband, Son Ye Jin adopted her stage name at the outset of her acting journey. Originally named Son Eon Jin, the change may not be drastic, but it certainly suits her perfectly

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Seo Kang Joon's birth name, Lee Seung Hwan, coincides with that of a renowned solo singer in Korea known for his concerts. To prevent any confusion, the agency likely opted to change the actor's name

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Pratyusha Dash

may 5, 2024

Entertainment

K-drama stars with stage names

You might find have been chanting Hyun Bin i while your heart races watching him take lead in Crash Landing On You, but his true name is Kim Tae Pyung

Image Credits- tvN

Hyun Bin- Kim Tae Pyung

The actor behind Train to Busan, Coffee Prince, Goblin and Squid Game, originally born Gong Ji Chul, opted to retain his surname and adopted the simpler first name Yoo

Image Credits- tvN

Gong Yoo- Gong Ji Cheol

Park Seo Joon, known for his roles in What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, and more was born Park Yong Kyu. He uses his real name for donations to stay under the radar

Park Seo Joon- Park Yong Kyu

Image Credits-tvN

Shin Min Ah, originally Jang Min Ah, began her career as a model using the name Yang Min Ah. Her name drew attention for its similarity to the then-famous "Burger Girl" Yang Mi Ra

Shin Min Ah- Jang/Yang Min Ah

Image Credits- tvN

Song Ji Hyo, born Cheon Seong Im, was later renamed Cheon Soo Yeon. Inspired by her idols Song Seung Heon and Song Hye Kyo, she chose the name Song Ji Hyo at the start of her modeling career

Song Ji Hyo-Cheon Soo Yeon

Image Credits- JTBC

ASTRO’s Lee Dong Min adopts the stage name Cha Eun Woo, sparking various theories. The most prevalent suggests that his portrayal of a character named Cha Eun Woo in the web drama To Be Continued led fans to believe it was his actual name

ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo- Lee Dong Min

Image Credits- MBC

Rowoon's real name, Kim Seok Woo, was given by his grandfather, who hoped he would be a helper and contribute to the world

Rowoon- Kim Seok Woo

Image Credits- JTBC

Kim Woo Bin, originally Kim Hyun Joong, changed his name when he shifted from modeling to acting to avoid confusion with another actor, Kim Hyun Joong, known for his role in Boys Over Flowers

Kim Woo Bin- Kim Hyun Joong

Image Credits- tvN

Similar to her husband, Son Ye Jin adopted her stage name at the outset of her acting journey. Originally named Son Eon Jin, the change may not be drastic, but it certainly suits her perfectly

Son Ye Jin- Son Eon Jin

Image Credits- JTBC

Seo Kang Joon's birth name, Lee Seung Hwan, coincides with that of a renowned solo singer in Korea known for his concerts. To prevent any confusion, the agency likely opted to change the actor's name

Seo Kang Joon- Lee Seung Hwan

Image Credits-KBS2

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