These Catholic K-pop idols really suit their baptismal names, especially No. 5 and No. 9!
South Korea is known for its diverse religious beliefs; thus, in the K-pop scene, you might as well encounter idols who are either Catholics, Protestants, Buddhists, etc., although in rare cases, some don't even have a religion.
In the country, about 8% believe in the Catholic Christian faith and the following K-pop idols are some of them — who even revealed their beautiful English-Italian baptismal names.
Here Are 11+ Prettiest Baptismal Names Among Catholic K-pop Idols:
1. MAMAMOO Hwasa - Maria
Hwasa, who is a devout Catholic, has the name of the mother of Jesus "Maria" as her Christian name. She showed strong affection for this name by even releasing a song with the same name and even using it for her Instagram username @/_mariahwasa.
2. SHINee Taemin - Francesco
Another devout Catholic is Taemin of SHINee, who's known for his baptismal name, Francesco. It was revealed that he often carries the rosary and even has a bible at home.
3. WINNER Kang Seungyoon - Don Bosco
Seungyoon of WINNER is also a Catholic both in faith and religion. He once revealed that his Christian name is Don Bosco named after Saint John Bosco.
4. Kim Jaehwan - Mario
In 2017, Kim Jaehwan a former WANNA ONE member confirmed that he is a Catholic with the baptismal name Mario.
5. aespa Karina - Catherina
In a broadcast, Karina opened up about her religion as a Catholic and shared that her stage name Karina was actually inspired by her English-Italian name, Catherina.
6. THE BOYZ Sangyeon - Tobiah
Sangyeon, the leader and main vocalist of THE BOYZ is baptized as Tobiah. In Hebrew, it means, "The Lord is good."
7. TXT HueningKai - Michael
HueningKai who is born a Catholic chose his baptismal name "Michael" himself. He explained that he want to live like an angel-like person.
8. ATEEZ Yunho - Stefano
In a video fan call, Yunho of ATEEZ revealed that his baptismal name is Stefano.
9. Stray Kids Felix - Felix
While non-fans might think that Felix was just his stage name, it is actually his real birth name and Christian name at the same time!
In the past, the "God's Menu" singer talked about attending a Catholic school and church.
10. BTOB Hyunsik - Ardo
Hyunsik from the boy group BTOB is a Catholic, and his baptismal name is Ardo.
11. ONF J-US - Paul Chong Hasang
ONF J-US' Christian name is Paul Chong Hasang, named after a Korean martyr and saint.
12. THE BOYZ Ju Haknyeon - Simon
Ju Haknyeon, the lead dancer, rapper and vocalist of the male group THE BOYZ once talked about "Simon" as his baptismal name.
13. SF9 Rowoon - Marcellino
Aside from his stage name Rowoon, Seokwoo is also known for his Christian name Marcellino.
14. Son Naeun - Marcella
During her appearance in "We Got Married" along with SHINee Taemin, the former Apink member said that her English name is Marcella, which is also her baptismal name.
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Written by Eunice Dawson
