Here are five K-pop groups wherein all the members use stage names.
1. aespa
aespa is a four-member girl group that debuted under SM Entertainment. They debuted on November 17, 2020.
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The group is composed of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. Karina's real name is Yoo Jimin, Giselle's is Uchinaga Aeri, Winter's is Kim Minjeong, and Ningning's is Ning Yizhuo.
They are the only girl group on this list and one of the few in which all members use stage names.
2. WINNER
WINNER is a four-member boy group under YG Entertainment. They made their official debut on August 17, 2014.
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The group is composed of Yoon, Jinu, Hoony, and Mino. While many may think Mino is the idol's real name, his birth name is actually Song Minho.
WINNER usually uses their stage names when promoting internationally. However, in South Korea, they are mostly known for their real names: Kang Seungyoon, Kim Jinwoo, Lee Seunghoon, and Song Minho, respectively.
3. VIXX
VIXX is a five-member boy group under Jellyfish Entertainment. They debuted on May 24, 2012.
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The group comprises of N. Leo, Ken, Ravi, and Hyuk. N's real name is Cha Hak Yeon, Leo's is Jung Taek Woon, Ken's is Lee Jae Hwan, Ravi's is Kim Won Shik, and Hyuk's is Han Sang Hyuk.
The only person who did not have a stage name is Hongbin, whose birth name is Lee Hongbin. However, he left the group on August 7, 2020.
4. iKON
iKON is a six-member boy group under YG Entertainment They debuted on September 15, 2015.
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The group is composed of Bobby, Jay, JUNE, Song, DK, and Chan. Bobby's real name is Kim Jiwon, Jay's is Kim Jinhwan, JUNE's is Koo Junhoe, Song's is Song Yunhyeong, DK's is Kim Donghyuk, and Chan's is Jung Chanwoo.
Similar to labelmates WINNER, iKON is known by their birth names in Korea. However, they use their stage names when promoting internationally.
5. OnlyOneOf
OnlyOneOf is a six-member group under 8D Creative (RSVP). They debuted on May 28, 2019.
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The group comprises of KB, Rie, Yoojung, Junji, Mill, and Nine. KB's real name is Shin Kyubin, Rie's is Lee Sungho, Yoojung's is Lee Taeyob, Junji's is Kim Junhyung, Mill's is Lee Yongsoo, and Nine's is Jung Wookjin.
They were previously seven members. The former member debuted with the stage name Love. His birth name is Park Jisung.
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Written by Alexa Lewis
