KPOP IDOLS WHO IS BORN OUTSIDE SOUTH KOREA

Not every K-pop group is actually made up of Korean singers, and foreign K-pop artists who aren't Korean are becoming increasingly commonplace. It turns out that despite its debut and success in South Korea, not all KPop singers and idols today are born and raised there. Hailing from Japan, China, Thailand, Australia, and even the US, there are many non-Korean members in popular K-pop groups. Some of them seem to be foreign nationals even though they have thick Korean blood.

For the sake of their careers, they are willing to leave their hometown and gamble their life to another country. No wonder their foreign language skills are so proficient. From Rose BLACKPINK to Joshua Seventeen, here are 10 Korean singers who were born and raised overseas.

1. The famous soloist Eric Nam was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. This means Eric is an American citizen of Korean blood. His gentle and kind image stole the heart of many girls.

2. Born and raised in San Francisco, California, United States, Tiffany Hwang actually found her luck after her debut as a KPop idol in South Korea

3. If Rosé BLACKPINK was born in Auckland, New Zealand. Just like Eric, he is more fitting to be called a singer from New Zealand than South Korea

4. Jessica was also born and raised in San Francisco, California. While vacationing in South Korea she and her sister Krystal were approached by an SM agent. Jessica entered SM Entertainment in 2000 by the SM Casting System. Speak Jessica, don't forget the younger sister Krystal Jung who was also born in San Francisco. No wonder their English is fluent

5. Joshua Hong Seventeen was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, United States. He auditioned for Pledis Entertainment in his hometown before moving to a ginseng country. His looks and speaking skill help Seventeen as their MC.

6. It turns out Jessica Jung and Tiffany were born in the same hospital in San Francisco, California, United States!

7. Kim Samuel, from Produce 101 Season 2, is a Mexican-Korean-born KPop idol who was born in Los Angeles, California. Too bad there is unfortunate news that his father passed away murdered by a thief, when Samuel is working hard as an entertainer in South Korea.

8. Ailee, soloist with vocal power house. She is nicknamed as the Korean Beyonce and have close friend with Eric Nam. Ailee was born and lived in Denver, Colorado, United States. She began his career through the YouTube channel Aileemusic before successfully taken contract and debut in South Korea

9 Jay Park was born in Edmonds, Washington, United States. This former 2PM leader auditioned for JYP Entertainment in 2004 so that he could debut in South Korea

10. Shin Peniel BTOB was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He also became a radio broadcaster for an English-language program, Skool of KPop

11. Marck NCT

NCT’s rapper, Mark, was actually born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, he has also lived in Toronto and New York. After he was cast through the SM Global Audition in Vancouver, Canada he left his home to pursue his dreams in Korea.

That's 10 successful idols and singers in South Korea, but born and raised abroad. It is also cool, even though it is no longer a Korean citizen, but they don't forget their ancestral lands. Can even taste success there!