The southern coastal city of Busan, celebrated for its magnificent beaches, vibrant markets, and deep-rooted cultural heritage, is an iconic symbol of South Korea's charm. However, beyond the picturesque landscapes and renowned seafood, this city has been the nurturing ground for some of the biggest names in the K-pop industry. Busan has made a remarkable contribution to the Korean music landscape by being the birthplace of several chart-dominating solo artists and members of globally acclaimed groups.

Let's delve into the profiles of some of these exceptional male K-pop stars hailing from the beautiful city of Busan.

BTS’s PARK JI-MIN and JEON JUNG-KOOK

Busan is home to two of the BTS stars. Jimin, an esteemed dancing genius, hails from Geumsa-dong, Geumjeong-gu, Busan. Jeon Jungkook, the multitalented maknae of the group, was born in Mandeok-dong, Buk-gu, Busan, in 1997.

TREASURE’s PARK JIHOON

Park Jihoon is a talented vocalist, dancer, and one of the leaders of Treasure. Born in Gamman-dong, Nam-gu, Busan, in 2000, his roots in the city run deep.

WINNER’s KANG SEUNG-YOON and LEE SEUNG-HOON

WINNER boasts a dynamic lineup that includes two talented individuals hailing from Busan. Kang Seungyoon, the leader and the youngest member of the group, was born in Haeundae District, Busan. Lee Seunghoon is a dancer and rapper of the group and was born in Dongnae-gu, Busan.

STRAY KIDS’s I.N.

Yang Jeong-in, better known as I.N., is a member of Stray Kids. He is the youngest member of the group. Born in Sujeong-dong, Busan, in the year 2001, I.N. adds youthful energy to the band.

2PM’s WOOYOUNG

Jang Woo Young, widely recognized by his stage name Wooyoung, is an esteemed member of the veteran K-pop boy band 2PM. In 1989, he was born in Busan.

SEVENTEEN’s WOOZI and SEUNGKWAN

Seventeen members Woozi, the leader of the vocal team, and Seungkwan, one of the youngest members, were both born in Busan, but Seungkwan grew up on Jeju Island.

NU’EST’s MINHYUN and REN

Minhyun and Ren from the now-disbanded boy group NU’EST also hail from Busan. Ren, the youngest member of the group, was born in 1995. Former Wanna One member and ‘Alchemy of Souls’ star Hwang Min-hyun was born in Suyeong-gu, Busan.

KANG DANIEL

Kang Daniel, who used to be a part of the K-pop boy band Wanna One and was the group's center, is now active as a soloist. He hails from Cheonghak-dong, Busan.

These are just a few of the many talented K-pop stars who hail from Busan. Busan continues to be a hotbed of talent, nurturing the dreams and aspirations of aspiring artists, and we can expect many more rising stars to emerge from this dynamic city in the future.