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Twinning in K-Pop: Groups where members share strikingly Similar Names

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Posted by Rika-go Thursday, November 30, 2023

K-pop, with its vibrant and diverse landscape, often introduces us to groups that not only captivate us with their music but also leave us amused by the interesting dynamics within the group. One fascinating aspect that has caught the attention of fans is the occurrence of K-pop groups with members who share almost identical names.

K-pop is not just about music; it's an experience that encompasses the personalities, relationships, and dynamics within a group. The presence of members with almost identical names adds a touch of humor and charm to the industry, making fans appreciate the talent and uniqueness of each group.

Whether it's a coincidence or a deliberate choice, these instances add uniqueness to the group's identity. Let's take a look at some K-pop groups that have or had members with remarkably similar names.


Just B’s LIM JIMIN and CHU JIMIN



4minute‘s JIHYUN and JIYOON



WINNER’s SEUNGYOON and SEUNGHOON



BIGBANG’s CHOI SEUNG HYUN and LEE SEUNG HYUN



BILLLIE’s SUHYEON and SUYEON



STAYC’s SIEUN and SEEUN



VIVIZ’s JUNG EUNBI and HWANG EUNBI



D-CRUNCH’s HYUN HO and HYUN OH



D-CRUNCH’s HYUN WOOK and HYUN WOO

In conclusion, the phenomenon of K-pop groups featuring members with almost identical names adds an intriguing layer to the rich tapestry of the genre. Beyond mere coincidence, strategically selecting similar names is a clever marketing tool. As K-pop continues to evolve and capture the hearts of fans worldwide, we can only anticipate more delightful surprises and quirks that make each group stand out in its own way.

  1. T.O.P
  2. Seungri
  3. Billlie
  4. D-Crunch
  5. Lim Jimin
  6. JM (Chu Jimin)
  7. Sieun
  8. Seeun
  9. VIVIZ
  10. Kang Seung Yoon
  11. Lee Seung Hoon
  12. Jihyun
  13. 2YOON
  14. MEMBERS WITH NEARLY IDENTICAL NAMES
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    MaeilKpop
    MaeilKpop8,455 pts Thursday, November 30, 2023 0
    Thursday, November 30, 2023
    My favorite thing about the Gfriend/Viviz members' stage names is that they each took half of their real name. Eunha got the "Eun" and SinB got the "bi".
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    rsfaela
    rsfaela1,173 pts Thursday, November 30, 2023 0
    Thursday, November 30, 2023

    before disbanding, girlgroup good day had 3 members named jiwon (genie = kim jiwon, jiwon = kim jiwon and viva = hwang jiwon)

    after the disbandment the members re-debuted under cignature and redsquare (now rebandred as irris), and 2 out of 3 (hwang jiwon and kim jiwon) were in cignature. after a while, hwang jiwon decided to leave the group and a few months later two new girls were added to the group, one of them being chloe, whose korean name... is yun jiwon 😆

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