KPOP IDOLS WITH CELEBRITY BACKGROUND FAMILY

The Korean entertainment industry continues to grow rapidly and gives birth to many talents in the fields of music, movies, and variety shows. Among the many rising stars, some have received public attention because they were born to celebrity parents who were already widely known. It is obvious when a family member get popular and become rich for that, the other members will likely try the same business to try their own luck. After all, the fruit that falls not far from the tree is suitable for describing the K-Pop idols and Korean artists below. They successfully followed in the footsteps of their parents in a career in the South Korean entertainment world. The following are K-Pop idols and artists born to celebrity parents. Curious anyone? Come on, see together!

1. TWICE's Jeongyeon and Gong Seung Yeon

TWICE's Jeongyeon and Gong Seung Yeon are the daughters of famous celebrity chef Yoo Chang Joon. Already familiar on the small screen, Yoo Chang Joon has a career of more than 20 years in the field of traditional and western cuisine. He used to be the personal chef of the former president of South Korea, Kim Dae Jung. There was the time that they MCed for Inkigayo along with Kim Min Seok.The two sisters have also appeared on We Are Siblings together.

2. Sieun STAYC

Not only inheriting her father's talent in singing, Sieun STAYC has starred in a number of Korean films and dramas. In a variety show, the father showed how proud he was by singing STAYC's song So Bad. Sieun, whose real name is Park Si-eun, has acted in numerous K-dramas and appeared in several films. She won the 2018 award for best young artist. Sieun debuted as a member of the girl group STAYC, a year after joining the agency High Up Entertainment in 2019. Initially she was known as a child actress. STAYC's Sieun is the daughter of veteran singer and former actor, Park Nam Jung.

3. BTOB's Hyunsik

BTOB’s Hyunsik and Im Ji Hoon have shown that they respect each other not just as family, but also as artists in the music industry. Known as the legendary folk singer Im Ji Hoon. Im Ji Hoon is a famous folk singer in South Korea who debuted in 1987. While Im Hyunsik is a member of the boy group BTOB which debuted in 2012. Im Ji Hoon also shared that he had initially been opposed to Hyunsik pursuing music when the idol joined a band in middle school. He told his son that he should only start music if he could throw his entire life into it.

The two are often seen together in front of the camera on many occasions. Whether it's a duet or spending quality time with each other.

4. Lee Yoo Jin

This former Produce 101 season 2 contestant is the son of veteran Korean actor, Lee Hyo Jung. His father had a career in the Korean acting world for 4 decades, since 1981.

The fact of their blood relationship was deliberately kept secret when he joined the second season of Produce 101 at Lee Yoo Jin's request. Currently, Lee Yoo Jin is more focused on his career as an actor. Recently, Lee Yoo Jin starred in the drama Do You Like Brahms? (2020).

5. T-ara's Boram

Her father is Jeon Yeong Rok, a popular singer from the 1980s and the son of famous singers Hwang Hae and Baek Sul Hee. T-ara's Boram was born to two parents who also work in the South Korean entertainment industry. Her mother is Lee Mi Young, a well-known actress.

T-ara's Boram has also participated in various shows with her parents. Such as photoshoots with her mother and starring in the same commercial with her father.

6. Lee Yoo Bi and Lee Da In

Lee Da In is the daughter of the actress Kyun Mi Ri and the younger sister of actress Lee Yoo Bi, who has appeared in dramas like “Pinocchio”. Lee Yoo Bi and Lee Da In are the daughters of veteran actress and singer Kyeon Mi Ri. Artist Kyeon Mi Ri is a senior artist who started her career in 1984. Lee Yoo Bi, who is two years older than Lee Da In, made his debut in 2011. While his younger brother, Lee Da In, started his career in 2013. Lee da in is actually a hot news and talk recently as her dating scandal with actor lee seung gi broke out. On Monday, May 24, K-pop and K-drama sites were full of news about a relationship between actor and singer Lee Seung-gi and actress Lee Da-in. This caught many fans off guard as they had never been linked before and seemed to have nothing in common, but the couple quickly acknowledged their relationship in a statement.

7. Youha

Youha is a solo singer under Universal Music Korea. He debuted on September 29, 2020 with a digital single entitled Island. Youha is the son of musical artist, Choi Jung Won. He initially rose to fame as a member of South Korean duo UN debuting with his single. Youha and her mom, musical actress Choi Jungwon to release a duet for Kim Hyunsik's 30th anniversary

Youha and Choi Jung Won once appeared together in Immortal Songs 2, both of whom sang the song I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

8. Park Jung Yeon

Park Jung Yeon started her acting career in 2020 through her role as an adult Cho Seo Woo in the drama Hi Bye, Mama! Actress Park Jung Yeon is the daughter of the famous singer and songwriter, Park Hak Gi. Previously, Park Jung Yeon was a member of the SMROOKIES trainee group. She eventually joined the KeyEast agency to become an actress.

9. MC Gree

MC Gree is a rapper, singer, and actor who is the son of the famous comedian and host, Kim Gu Ra. Being the son of a popular comedian and television presenter, MC Gree has established himself as an artist who gained fame thanks to his own efforts. In fact, Kim Gura is very supportive of his son's musical career.

10. IZ*ONE's Chaewon

IZ*ONE's Chaewon turns out to be the daughter of celebrity and theater actress, Lee Ran Hee. Lee Ran Hee is a veteran artist who is a member of the theater company Hooam. He has worked as a theater artist for more than 30 years.

Lee Ran Hee is her daughter's number one fan, she supports her daughter as a part of IZ*ONE.

Those are ten K-Pop idols and artists who were born to celebrity parents. How are you? Of the artists above, who is your idol? Comment below, yes.