K-pop idols are renowned for their creativity and originality, and their stage names are no exception
These stage names often feature a combination of letters, symbols, and even numbers to make them unique
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Today we will look at a few K-pop idol names that went a stage forward and added numbers to their names
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Se7en stands out as one of the first K-pop idols to incorporate a number into his stage name. He debuted as a soloist under YG Entertainment in 2003
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Se7en
DKB's D1, whose real name is Jang Dong-il, adds a unique touch to his stage name, incorporating a numerical element. It's a combination of his name's first letter and 1, which translates to il
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D1
The stage name "The8" belongs to Xu Minghao, the talented and dynamic performer from SEVENTEEN. He chose to go by this stage name because the number 8 is considered lucky in Chinese culture
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The8
One is a South Korean singer and actor, whose birth name is Jung Je-won. He initially gained recognition as a member of the hip-hop duo 1PUNCH, which was formed under Brave Entertainment
ONE
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Jung Wookjin, who goes by the stage name Nine, is the youngest member of OnlyOneOf. Even though his desired stage name was Jungwoo, he said that personally
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Nine
TEN is a Thai member of NCT and its sub-units, NCT U and WayV. His birth name is Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul, but he goes by the stage name "Ten," which is a nickname given to him by his parents
TEN
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Pentagon's YEO ONE, whose real name is Yeo Chang-gu, adopted his stage name as a unique moniker that sets him apart from others