Most Successful K-pop Idols in Career Longevity & Diversity
Tae Ho Mar 8, 2021
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![IU]()
Lee Ji Eun, better known by her stage name IU, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor under EDAM Entertainment. Her stage name is derived from the phrase "I and You," symbolizing ...more -
![Bae Suzy]()
Bae Su Ji, also known as Bae Suzy, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, model, host and former member of MISS A (미쓰에이). She graduated from Seoul Performing Arts High School. ...more -
![Rain]()
Jung Ji Hoon, better known by his stage name Rain, is a South Korean singer, actor, songwriter, dancer, model, producer, and designer under Sublime Artist Agency. Rain's musical career includes seven albums ...more -
![Park Hyung Sik]()
Park Hyung Sik is a South Korean singer, actor, musical performer, and producer. He debuted in January 2010 as the main vocalist and visual of the boy group ZE:A (제국의 아이들), formed ...more -
![Kim Hee Chul]()
Kim Hee Chul is a South Korean singer-songwriter, presenter, actor, and member of SUPER JUNIOR (슈퍼주니어). He graduated from Wonju Technical High School and later obtained an associate's degree in Tourism English ...more -
![Ok Taec Yeon]()
Ok Taec Yeon is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, entrepreneur and member of 2PM (투피엠). He graduated from Yeongdong High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from ...more -
![Lee Joon]()
Lee Chang Sun, known professionally as Lee Joon, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, model, DJ and former member of MBLAQ (엠블랙). He graduated from Seoul Arts High School and later ...more -
![Nana]()
Im Jin Ah, known professionally as Nana, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, model, and former member of the girl group AFTER SCHOOL (애프터스쿨). She graduated from Ochang High School and ...more -
![Lim Yoon A]()
Lim Yoon A is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, and member of GIRLS' GENERATION (소녀시대; also known as SNSD). She graduated from Daeyoung High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree ...more -
![Jung Eun Ji]()
Jung Hye Rim, later legally changed to Jung Eun Ji, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress and member of APINK (에이핑크). She graduated from Hyehwa Girls' High School. Before debuting, she ...more -
![Choi Min Ho]()
Choi Min Ho is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of SHINEE (샤이니, stylized as SHINee). He graduated from Konkuk University Affiliated High School and later obtained a bachelor's and ...more -
![Seo Hyun]()
Seo Ju Hyeon, known professionally as Seo Hyun, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, actress, and member of GIRLS' GENERATION (소녀시대; also known as SNSD). She graduated from Jeonju Arts High School ...more -
![Choi Si Won]()
Choi Si Won is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and member of SUPER JUNIOR (슈퍼주니어). He graduated from Apgujeong High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Theater and Film ...more -
![Eric Mun]()
Mun Jung Hyuk, known professionally by his English name Eric Mun, is a South Korean singer, actor, model, and member of SHINHWA (신화). He was born in South Korea, but his family ...more -
![Bo A]()
Kwon Bo A, known simply as Boa (stylized as BoA), is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actress. She dropped out of high school but later passed the High School Graduation Certification Examination. ...more -
![Victoria Song]()
Song Qian, known professionally as Victoria Song, is a Chinese singer, dancer, actress and member of f(x) (에프엑스). She began formal dance training at the age of ten, and in 2005 was ...more -
![Uhm Jung Hwa]()
Uhm Jung Hwa is a South Korean Korean pop singer and actress under Saram Entertainment. Uhm began her career as a chorus member of MBC from 1987 To 1990. She made her ...more -
![Kwon Yu Ri]()
Kwon Yu Ri is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, actress, and member of GIRLS' GENERATION (소녀시대; also known as SNSD). She graduated from Neunggok High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree ...more -
![Cha Eun Woo]()
Lee Dong Min, known professionally as Cha Eun Woo, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, model, and member of ASTRO (아스트로). He graduated from Hanlim Arts High School and later obtained ...more -
![Lee Hyo Ri]()
Lee Hyo Ri is a South Korean singer, dancer, and member of FIN.K.L (핑클). She graduated from Seomun Girls' High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Theater and Film from ...more -
![Eugene]()
Kim Yoo Jin, known professionally as Eugene, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress and former member of S.E.S (에스이에스). She was born in Seoul but her family moved to Guam when ...more -
![U-Know]()
Jung Yun Ho, also known professionally as U-Know Yun Ho or simply as U-Know, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, and member of TVXQ (동방신기). He graduated from Gwangil High School ...more -
![Jung Yong Hwa]()
Jung Yong Hwa is a South Korean singer-songwriter, musician, producer, actor and member of CNBLUE (씨엔블루). He graduated from Namsan High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Chinese Studies from ...more -
![Kim Jae Joong]()
Han Jae Joong, later legally changed to Kim Jae Joong, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, producer, director, former member of TVXQ (동방신기) and current member of JX (제이엑스, formerly known ...more -
![Ahn So Hee]()
Ahn So Hee is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, model and former member of WONDER GIRLS (원더걸스). She dropped out of Changmun Girls' High School but later passed the High School ...more -
![Kim Seol Hyun]()
Kim Seol Hyun is a South Korean singer, dancer and actress. She is a member of the girl group AOA (에이오에이) and graduated from Gyeonggi Arts High School. Seol Hyun first appeared ...more -
![Henry Lau]()
Henry Lau is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and former member of SUPER JUNIOR-M (슈퍼주니어-M). He was born in Toronto; his father is from Hong Kong, and his mother is from Taiwan. ...more -
![Lee Hye Ri]()
Lee Hye Ri, known mononymously as Hyeri, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress and member of GIRL'S DAY (걸스데이). She graduated from Seoul Performing Arts High School and later obtained a ...more -
![Choi Soo Young]()
Choi Soo Young is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, former member of ROUTE 0 (ルート・ヨン; stylized as ROUTE φ), and current member of GIRLS' GENERATION (소녀시대; also known as SNSD). She ...more -
![Lee Teuk]()
Park Jeong Soo, known professionally as Leeteuk, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, MC, actor, entertainer, and member of SUPER JUNIOR (슈퍼주니어). He graduated from Sungshil High School and later obtained bachelor's ...more -
![V]()
Kim Tae Hyung, known professionally as V, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, lyricist, actor, and member of BTS (방탄소년단). He graduated from Korea Arts High School and later obtained a bachelor's ...more -
![Jimin]()
Park Ji Min, known mononymously as Jimin, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer and member of BTS (방탄소년단) under BigHit Music (빅히트 뮤직). He graduated from Korea Arts High School and later ...more -
![Han Seung Yeon]()
Han Seung Yeon is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress and member of KARA (카라). She moved to New Jersey as a teenager and attended Tenafly High School, but dropped out to ...more -
![Doh Kyung Soo]()
Doh Kyung Soo, known professionally as D.O., is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of EXO (엑소). He graduated from Baekseok High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in ...more -
![L]()
Kim Myung Soo, known professionally as L, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of INFINITE (인피니트). He graduated from Deoksu High School and later obtained associate degrees in Photography ...more -
![Kim Hyun Ah]()
Kim Hyun Ah, known professionally as HyunA, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer and former member of WONDER GIRLS (원더걸스), 4MINUTE (포미닛), TROUBLE MAKER (트러블 메이커) and TRIPLE H (트리플 H). She ...more -
![Park Jin Young]()
Park Jin Young, formerly known professionally as Jr. or Junior, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of GOT7 (갓세븐). He graduated from Gyeonggi High School and later obtained a ...more -
![Tae Yeon]()
Taeyeon is a South Korean singer, dancer, and member of GIRLS' GENERATION (소녀시대; also known as SNSD). She graduated from Jeonju Arts High School. Before debuting, she attended SM Academy while in ...more -
![Tiffany Young]()
Stephanie Young Hwang, known professionally as Tiffany Young, is an American singer, dancer, presenter, and member of GIRLS' GENERATION (소녀시대; also known as SNSD). She was born in San Francisco and grew ...more -
![So You]()
Kang Ji Hyeon, known professionally as So You, is a South Korean singer, dancer, and former member of SISTAR (씨스타). She graduated from Korea Arts High School and later obtained a bachelor's ...more -
![Kim Hyo Yeon]()
Kim Hyo Yeon is a South Korean singer, dancer, DJ, and member of GIRLS' GENERATION (소녀시대; also known as SNSD). She did not attend high school but later passed the High School ...more -
![Jessica Jung]()
Jessica Jung is an American singer, dancer, actress, businesswoman, author, and former member of GIRLS' GENERATION (소녀시대; also known as SNSD). Her parents moved from South Korea to the United States in ...more -
![Lee Tae Min]()
Lee Tae Min is a South Korean singer, dancer, model, actor and member of SHINEE (샤이니, stylized as SHINee) and SUPERM (슈퍼엠). He graduated from Hanlim Multi-Arts High School and later obtained ...more -
![Yim Si Wan]()
Im Ung Jae, later legally changed to Yim Si Wan, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of ZE:A (제국의 아이들). He graduated from Gudeok High School and later obtained ...more -
![Yoon Doo Joon]()
Yoon Doo Joon is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, businessman and member of HIGHLIGHT (하이라이트; formerly known as BEAST (비스트)). He graduated from Jungsan High School and later obtained a bachelor's ...more -
![Lee Hong Gi]()
Lee Hong Ki is a South Korean singer, actor, musical actor, soloist and member of FT ISLAND(FT아일랜드). He graduated from Seongji High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in information and ...more -
![Lee Jung Shin]()
Lee Jung Shin is a South Korean singer-songwriter, musician, actor and member of CNBLUE (씨엔블루). He graduated from Jeongbal High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Information and Communication Studies ...more -
![Suga]()
Min Yoon Gi, known professionally as Suga and Agust D, is a South Korean singer, producer, composer, and member of BTS (방탄소년단). He graduated from Apgujeong High School and later obtained a ...more -
![Jeon Jung Kook]()
Jeon Jung Kook is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer and member of BTS (방탄소년단). He graduated from Seoul Performing Arts High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Broadcasting Entertainment from ...more -
![RM]()
Kim Nam Joon, formerly known professionally as Rap Monster and currently known as RM, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, producer, composer and member of BTS (방탄소년단). He graduated from Apgujeong High ...more -
![Jin]()
Kim Seok Jin, known professionally as Jin, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and member of BTS (방탄소년단). He graduated from Boseong High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Film and ...more -
![J-Hope]()
Jung Ho Seok, known professionally as J-Hope, is a South Korean singer, dancer, composer, producer, and member of BTS (방탄소년단). He graduated from Kukje High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree ...more -
![Jessi]()
Jessica Hyunju Ho, also known professionally by her Korean name Hyun Ju Ho or her stage name Jessi, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and former member of UPTOWN (업타운) and LUCKY J ...more -
![Bang Min Ah]()
Bang Min Ah is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress and member of GIRL'S DAY (걸스데이). She graduated from Jinseon Girls' High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Broadcasting and ...more -
![Joy]()
Park Soo Young, known professionally as Joy, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress and member of RED VELVET (레드벨벳). She graduated from Seoul Performing Arts High School. Before debuting, she was ...more -
![Park Chan Yeol]()
Park Chan Yeol is a South Korean singer, dancer and member of EXO (엑소). He graduated from Hyundai High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Culture and Arts Management from ...more -
![Sandara Park]()
Park Sandara, also known as Dara, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, model, and member of 2NE1 (투애니원). She moved to the Philippines in 1995 due to her father business. She ...more -
![Kai]()
Kim Jong In, known professionally as Kai, is a South Korean singer, dancer and member of EXO (엑소) and SUPERM (슈퍼엠). He graduated from Seoul Performing Arts High School. In early 2011, ...more -
![Kang Min Hyuk]()
Kang Min Hyuk is a South Korean singer-songwriter, musician, actor and member of CNBLUE (씨엔블루). He graduated from Hanam High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree from Digital Seoul Culture and ...more
