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.

Let’s delve into the K-pop idols who have incorporated numbers into their stage names.

Se7en

Se7en stands out as one of the first K-pop idols to incorporate a number into his stage name. His real name is Choi Dong-wook, and he debuted as a soloist under YG Entertainment in 2003. Se7en's talent and music career have made him a memorable figure in the K-pop industry.

D1

DKB's D1, whose real name is Jang Dong-il, adds a unique touch to his stage name, incorporating a numerical element. He combines his name creatively, using the "D" from the first syllable of his birth name and adding a "1" to represent the Korean word for "one," which is "il."

The8

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, and when you tilt an "8" sideways, it looks like the symbol of infinity.

ONE

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. After the duo disbanded, One made his solo debut in 2017 under YG Entertainment.

Nine

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, he really likes his name because he was born in the year of 1999. He thinks it perfectly represents him.

TEN

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. The name "Ten" is derived from the Thai word for "kingfisher," which is "Kara-ten."

YEO ONE

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. His stage name is a fusion of his birth name, Yeo Changgu, and the word "One," symbolizing his uniqueness as "Yeo Changgu is one."

Incorporating numbers into their names not only adds a unique and memorable element but also often carries deep and symbolic meanings.