As of 2022, there are around 110 million Koreans living across the globe. Of those tens of millions, the most common surnames are Kim (10.7 million), Lee (7.3 million), and Park (4.2 million), which is why it’s no surprise that many K-Pop idols have these as their last name! There are a few idols, however, who have fairly rare surnames. Here are the 12 K-Pop idols who have the rarest surnames in the industry that fans recently discussed on Reddit.
1. Jiwon (Sechskies)
Full name: Eun Jiwon
Number/Percentage of Koreans with same surname: 16.9k (.034%)
2. Jessi
Full name: Ho Hyunjoo/Jessica Ho
Number/Percentage of Koreans with same surname: 327k (.66%)
3. Miyoun (former Baby V.O.X)
Full name: Kan Miyoun
Number/Percentage of Koreans with same surname: 2.5k (.005%)
4. Taecyeon (2PM)
Full name: Ok Taecyeon
Number/Percentage of Koreans with same surname: 25.1k (.05%)
5. Baekhyun (EXO)
Full name: Byun Baekhyun
Number/Percentage of Koreans with same surname: 139k (.28%)
6. Jaehyun (Golden Child)
Full name: Bong Jaehyun
Number/Percentage of Koreans with same surname: 13.0k (.026%)
7. Ong Seongwu
Full name: Ong Seongwu
Number/Percentage of Koreans with same surname: 967 (.0019%)
8. Danielle (NewJeans)
Full name: Mo Jihye/Danielle Marsh
Number/Percentage of Koreans with same surname: 21.9k (.059%)
9. Seungkwan (SEVENTEEN)
Full name: Boo Seungkwan
Number/Percentage of Koreans with same surname: 10.6k (.021%)
10. P.O (Block B)
Full name: Pyo Jihoon
Number/Percentage of Koreans with same surname: 30.7k (.062%)
11. Jaehyun (BOYNEXTDOOR)
Full name: Myung Jaehyun
Number/Percentage of Koreans with same surname: 29.1k (.059%)
12. Hwanwoong (ONEUS)
Full name: Yeo Hwanwoong
Number/Percentage of Koreans with same surname: 80.7k (.16%)
