Idols may have experienced different struggles in life by training hard and pursuing their dreams of becoming the idols we know today. On the other hand, numerous idols are lucky to have inherited their relatives' talents and use it as their strength to continue becoming an idol.
In this regard, here are some of the K-pop idols who are relatives of legendary musicians, which is where they inherit their music skills, and as well as K-pop idols who are relatives of Famous Celebrities.
Gong Minzy
Known as an iconic dancer in the industry of K-pop, the former 2NE1 member and soloist's Minzy is actually the granddaughter of Gong Ok Jin, a legendary folk dancer. Dancing skills truly runs in the blood of the family, as Minzy is dubbed on the current generation as one of the most legendary K-pop dancers.
Girls' Generation Sunny
As fully encouraged by her father, who used to be in a college band, Sunny entered the entertainment world as well. After her first attempt to enter the music world with the group Sugar was deemed unsuccessful, she became a part of the "nation's girl group" Girls' Generation as she came to SM Entertainment. Lee Sooman, the founder of SM Entertainment, is actually her paternal uncle who started as a singer back in the '70s.
BTOB Hyunsik
Born To Beat's member and lead vocalist, Hyunsik is the son of folk singer Im Jihoon. For having a different perception of idols at first, his father acknowledged his determination to become a singer. He pursued his dreams and supported him through all of his decision as a member of BTOB.
BTOB's Ilhoon
Another member from BTOB, the group's main rapper, Ilhoon, happens to be the younger brother of singer and actress Jung Min Joo, also known with her stage name JOO. These two have been sharing strong relationships on and off camera as they always cheer for one another.
T-ara Boram
Coming from a family of entertainers, Boram is the third-generation artist in line. The artist's father is Jeon Yeongrok, a famous singer from the '80s which is also a son of famous singers Hwang Hae and Baek Sul Hee. On the other hand, her mother is Lee Miyoung, a well-known actress who continues to be active in television dramas.
MC Gree
The young rapper and child actor Kim Donghyun, more popularly known as MC Gree from BrandNew Music, is just a complete opposite from his father, comedian Kim Gura. Like his father, who helped MC Gree's image as a television personality, the aspiring artist decided to prove himself and took part as a contestant in Mnet's "High School Rapper."
Thunder
The former member of MBLAQ Park Sanghyun became popular as well when his sister Sandara Park rose to stardom after debuting in K-pop group 2NE1. Even though he wanted to become a soccer athlete one day, he started auditioning for entertainment companies instead.
TWICE Jeongyeon
One of the freshest vocalists who have celebrity siblings is TWICE's Yoo Jeongyeon. That in fact, actress Gong Seungyeon is Jeongyeon's older sister. In fact, before Seungyeon became a popular actress, she also tried to become an idol, training in SM Entertainment, and almost debuted in Red Velvet. However, her luck isn't for the K-pop industry, and that's when she decided to become a full-time actress.
VICTON Seungwoo
The rising group "Voice to New World" or VICTON members Seungwoo revealed that he is the younger brother of actress and former Secret member Han Sunhwa. They denied their relationship at first as siblings, but they ended up announcing it later on Naver's V Live and asked her fans to shower VICTON with love and support for their debut.
When Seungwoo debuted in X1, Sunhwa supported her brother all throughout.
VICTON Heochan
Another member from VICTON has a celebrity relative; Heochan's idol sibling is none other than MADTOWN's Heojun. The two were brought up as they showed closure relationships during 2017's Lunar New Year "Idol Star Athletics Championships."
f(x) Krystal
Everybody knows the Jung Sisters, Krystal, and Jessica. SM Entertainment approached the two at a very young age. Despite Jessica instantly accepting this offer, Krystal's parents never wanted her to train at a young age. But then, she joined her sister under the same label ang became f(x) 's lead vocalist, and became an actress.
NCT Doyoung
NCT's best vocalist Doyoung is a younger brother of Gong Myung, known for being a member of Korea's first actor group 5urprise. The two brothers showed cute interactions on a phone call that Doyoung received during his live broadcast on Naver's V Live.
Former MOMOLAND's Taeha and JYJ Junsu
The two are actually cousins! The two usually go to concerts of each other, supporting all out.
AOA Yuna and BERRY GOOD Seoyul
Do you know that Yuna is actually Seoyul's older sister? Such lovely siblings full of talent and visual!
INFINITE Sungyeol and GOLDEN CHILD Daeyeol
Both under Woolim Entertainment, Daeyeol definitely walks through the same path his older brother took.
IZ*ONE Chaeyeon and ITZY's Chaeryeong
Prior their debut, the two sisters used to join survival competition together, dreaming that they will became a successful performers someday. And indeed, having a grit is the best as they achieved their respective dreams to become a K-pop idol.
