5 K-pop Groups With All Members Having Different Surnames: aespa, Red Velvet, More!

In the K-pop industry, several groups have members with the same surname since accounting for half of the population in South Korea possess the five most common surnames, namely Kim, Lee, Park, Choi, and Jung (spelling may vary). For instance, some K-pop fans dub "Kim line" or "Lee line" on a specific group for easy distinction.

Nonetheless, there are also K-pop groups whose members have different surnames that signify diversity in family origin and place of birth. With this unique characteristic, these K-pop groups often stand out as fans easily remember them.

Are you a K-pop newbie who is trying to familiarize yourself? This list may be for you!

Here are 5 K-pop Groups With All Members Having Different Surnames

1. PENTAGON

One of the things that Universe (PENTAGON's fandom) may flex is that all nine members have different surnames! Interestingly, even though 7 out of 9 members are Korean, they still have different last names. Respectively, the surnames of PENTAGON members are Lee, Jo, Yang, Go, Yeo, Yan, Adachi, Kang, and Jung.

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The former member of PENTAGON, E'Dawn (Kim Hyo-jong), was the only bearer of the Kim surname in the group.

2. TWICE

The 'Feel My Rhythm' singers do not just offer a variety of talents that range from acting, singing, rapping, dancing, and modeling, but are also known to be one of the groups to reject the "sibling surname" assertions.

Before adding a new member to the group in 2015, Red Velvet's debut line-up already qualifies for the criteria. The 'Happiness' line-up of Red Velvet follows members with surnames Bae, Kang, Son, and Park. With Yeri's addition, the group scored a member whose surname is "Kim."

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Written by Sophia Carson