K-Pop The Best Non-Korean K-Pop Idols  

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List Rules Only K-pop idols who were not born in Korea.

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Lisa Thailand Lalisa Manoban (born March 27, 1997), professionally known by the mononym Lisa, is a Thai singer based in South Korea and a member of the K-pop girl group BlackPink, under YG Entertainment.

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Jackson Wang Hong Kong Jackson Wang (born 28 March 1994) is a Hong Kong rapper, singer, and dancer based in South Korea. He is a member of the South Korean boy group Got7 under JYP Entertainment.

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BamBam Thailand Kunpimook Bhuwakul (born May 2, 1997), commonly known by his nickname BamBam, is a Thai singer/rapper based in South Korea. He is best known for being a member of the South Korean boy group

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Mark United States of America Mark Tuan Yi En (born September 4, 1993) is a Taiwanese-American rapper under JYP Entertainment. He is a member and main rapper of the boy group GOT7.

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Rosé New Zealand Park Chae Young (born February 11, 1997), professionally known by the mononym Rosé, is a Korean singer based in South Korea and a member of the K-pop girl group BlackPink, under YG

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olivia1 added Felix Australia

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Tzuyu Taiwan Chou Tzu-yu (born June 14, 1999), professionally known by the mononym Tzuyu, is a Taiwanese singer based in South Korea and a member of the K-pop girl group Twice, under JYP Entertainment.

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Momo Japan Hirai Momo (born November 9, 1996), professionally known by the mononym Momo, is a Japanese singer based in South Korea and a member of the K-pop girl group Twice, under JYP Entertainment.

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Sana Japan Minatozaki Sana (born December 29, 1996), professionally known by the mononym Sana, is a Japanese singer based in South Korea and a member of the K-pop girl group Twice, under JYP

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Mina United States of America, Japan Myoui Mina (born March 24, 1997), professionally known by the mononym Mina, is a Japanese singer based in South Korea and a member of the K-pop girl group Twice, under JYP Entertainment.

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Lay China Zhang Yixing is a member of the musical group, Exo-M.

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Maria Purplehill added Joshua United States Of America Joshua (born December 30, 1995) is a Korean-American singer under Pledis Entertainment. He is a member of the boy group SEVENTEEN and its vocal team unit.

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ktanji-seki23 added Mark Lee United States of America Mark David Lee is the guitarist and a founding member of the Christian rock band Third Day. Third Day has amassed album sales of over 6 million units. Lee has performed over 1200 shows with the ...more

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JiMiPark added Ten Thailand

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Amber United States of America, Taiwan Amber Josephine Liu, also known as Amber, is an American rapper and singer currently active in South Korea. She is a member of the South Korean girl group f(x). She debuted as a solo artist in ...more

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ktanji-seki23 added Yuta Japan

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mershashysg added Vernon Vernon (born February 18, 1998) is a South Korean rapper under Pledis Entertainment. He is a member of the boy group SEVENTEEN and their hip-hop team unit.

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AnaM1 added Jae Argentina Park Jae-hyung (born September 15, 1992), better known as Jae, is a Korean-American musician, singer, songwriter, rapper and composer. He is best known as a vocalist and electric guitarist of ...more

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ktanji-seki23 added Chenle China Zhong Chenle (born 22 November 2001), known professionally as Chenle, is a Chinese singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor based in Seoul, South Korea. He is a member of South-Korean boy group ...more

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The8 China Xu Minghao (born November 7, 1997) is a Chinese singer and dancer under Pledis Entertainment. He is a member of the boy group SEVENTEEN and their performance team unit.

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Carat17DIYS added Jun Shenzhen, China Jun (born June 10, 1996) is a Chinese singer, dancer, and actor under Pledis Entertainment. He is a member of the boy group SEVENTEEN and its performance team unit.

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Carat17DIYS added Samuel United States of America Samuel Kim Arredondo (born January 17, 2002; formerly known as Punch), referred to as Samuel, is an American singer based in South Korea. He was a part of the short-lived hip hop duo 1Punch, ...more

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j4fn added Wong Yukhei Hongkong China

Stage Name: Lucas (루카스)
Birth Name: Huang Xuxi / Wong Yuk-hei (黃旭熙)
Korean Name: Hwang Wook-hee (황욱희)
Birthday: January 25th, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Height: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: O

Lucas Facts:
– He was born in Hong-Kong, China.
– Lucas is half Chinese and half Thai.
– Family: His father is Chinese, his mother is Thai. He has a younger brother.
– He was introduced as a new S.M. Rookies trainee on April 5, 2017.
– He speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, English and Korean.
– He can speak a bit of Thai (Got7’s BamBam said he’s not very good tho)(Knowing Brother ep. 141)
– Shoe size: 280 mm
– Body Secret: He has a strong digestive ability
– Habit: Touching his rings
– Specialty: Winking
– His Chinese zodiac is Tiger.
– He appeared in TEN’s “Dream in a Dream” MV.
– Lucas likes spicy dishes (Jungwoo said on vLive with Jaehyun and Johnny)
– Lucas doesn’t like sweet taste on his meal. (vlive)
– He loves playing on PC games.
– He really likes dogs. (MTV Asia Interview)
– Likes: Food, exercising, dogs, his parents
– Dislikes: Mosquitoes
– Lucas eats a lot. He eats the most out of all the members. (MTV Asia Interview)
– He has too much muscles. (MTV Asia Interview)
– His hobby is working out, before joining SM he worked out a lot. (MTV Asia Interview)
– His parents owned a Thai restaurant at Woche market, in Hong Kong.
– Lucas visits Thailand every year, to see his mom. He mentioned this to WinWin as they were eating Thai food on the Hot & Young Seoul Trip ep 11.
– Lucas claims he wasn’t popular among girls during high school because he was just too handsome. (“Happy Together”)
– On 30 January 2018, it was announced that he will debut in NCT.
– Lucas thought that he had to join NCT DREAM because he is the same age as Mark, so he practiced Chewing Gum.
– The song that made him wanna become an artist: DEAN’s “I’m Not Sorry” (Apple NCT’s Playlist)
– Would want to switch bodies with Kun because he would want to cook well.
– Lucas and Kun are roommates. (vLive 10/02/18)
– Update: His new roommate is Renjun.
– Sub-Unit: NCT U

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TheUltimateShawol added WinWin Chinese

Stage Name: Win Win (윈윈)
Birth Name: Dong Si Cheng (董思成)
Korean Name: Dong Sa Sung (동사성)
Birthday: October 28, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: B

WinWin Facts:
– He was born in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
– Education: The Central Academy Of Drama
– Specialty: Traditional Chinese Dance
– Shoe size: 270 mm
– WinWin has lingual braces (braces that are hidden or at the back of your teeth)
– He speaks Chinese and Korean.
– He can play the guitar.
– He specializes in traditional Chinese dance.
– Habits: Sleeping with his eyes opened
– His hobbies are: playing the piano, watching movies, swimming
– His favorite foods are: Hot pot, Tiramisu, Samgyeopsal, Strawberries, Mushrooms, Chips
– His favorite drinks are soda water, Caramel Macchiato and orange juice.
– His favorite colors are Black and White.
– His favorite anime is “One Piece”.
– His favorite movie is “Pursuit of Happiness”
– His favorite actor is Kim Soo Hyun.
– His favorite actress is Shu Qi.
– His favorite artists are EXO and Jay Chou.
– His favorite places are New Zealand, Gyeongbokgung Palace and the amusement parks.
– Likes: Babies, dogs, vacation, NCTzens
– Dislikes: high places, planes and touches (he doesn’t mind being touched by 1st Mark 2nd Taeil)
– His least favorite subject in school: Geography
– He really loves sleeping.
– He loves the snow.
– He enjoys shopping.
– WinWin has two dogs; one is named Figure and the other is named Penny.
– Winwin picks his nails to relieve stress. (NCT Life in Osaka ep. 14)
– Winwin said he dislikes skinship. (NCT Night Night)
– Winwin has a fear of heights (180406 Epop Malaysia magazine)
– He has a deep fear of strangers.
– Due to his fear of strangers, he didn’t trust the SM agents at first, and thought they were scammers. SM scouted him for 2 years because he kept giving them a wrong number whenever they would ask for his number.
– He thinks “faith” is really important.
– Would want to switch bodies with Johnny because he wants to see things from a higher view.
– Winwin was scouted in his school when he performed Chinese traditional dance.
– Winwin is the most flexible member in NCT 127. (Weekly Idol NCT 127)
– The most difficult Korean word for WinWin is ‘deo araero’.
– The song that made him wanna become an artist: EXO’s “Growl” (Apple NCT’s Playlist)
– Winwin, Yuta and Taeil are roommates.
– Sub-Unit: NCT U, NCT 127
– WinWin’s ideal type: Someone who has long black hair.

Information sourced from https://kprofiles.com 

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Luhan China Lu Han is a member of the musical group, Exo-M.

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Kris Wu China Wu Yifan (born November 6, 1990), professionally known as Kris Wu or Kris, is a Chinese Canadian actor, singer, and model. He is a former member of South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO and its ...more

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XtarXing added Yan An China

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Jay Park United States of America Jay Park is an American singer, dancer, rapper, music producer, songwriter, model, choreographer, entrepreneur, and actor. He is a member of the Seattle-based b-boy crew, Art of Movement. As ...more

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Tiffany United States of America Stephanie Young Hwang, better known by the stage name Tiffany or by her Korean name Hwang Mi-young, is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She is a member of both the South Korean girl ...more

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XtarXing added Yuto Adachi Japan

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Henry Lau Canada Henry Lau, known as Henry, is a Canadian singer-songwriter, producer, and actor working in Korean pop music. He is best known for being a member of Super Junior-M and the break-out star in the ...more

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Krystal United States of America Chrystal Soo Jung, better known as Krystal Jung, Krystal, or by her Korean name Jung Soo Jung, is an American singer and actress currently based in South Korea. Discovered by S.M. Entertainment ...more

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Jessi United States of America Jessica Hyun-ju Ho (born December 17, 1988), better known by her stage name Jessi, is a Korean-American rapper, singer, and songwriter based in South Korea. She was born in New York, raised in ...more

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Jessica Jung United States of America Jessica Sooyoun Jung is an American singer, actress, and businesswoman currently based in South Korea. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. In 2014, she ...more

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wannableee added Lee Dae Hwi Lee Dae Hwi (born January 29, 2001) is a South Korean singer-songwriter under Brand New Music. He is known for being the center for the "It's Me (Pick Me)" evaluation during Produce ...more

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Lifunia added Cheng Xiao China Cheng Xiao (born July 15, 1998) is a Chinese singer under Starship Entertainment. She is a member of the girl group WJSN.

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wannableee added Lai Kuan Lin Lai Kuan Lin (born September 23, 2001), also known as Lee Guan Lin, is a Taiwanese rapper under Cube Entertainment. He is best known for finishing 7th in Produce 101 Season 2 making him a member ...more

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Victoria China Song Qian, known as Victoria Song or mononymously as Victoria, is a Chinese singer and actress. She is a member and leader of the South Korean girl group f(x).

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Nichkhun Thailand, United States of America Nichkhun Buck Horvejkul (born June 24, 1988), better known by his stage name Nichkhun, is a Thai American rapper, singer, songwriter, model, and actor. He is currently based in South Korea as a ...more

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Sorn Thailand Chonnasorn Sajakul (born November 18, 1996), better known by the mononym Sorn, is a Thai singer based in South Korea. She is best known as the winner of K-Pop Star Hunt Season 1 in 2011, and ...more

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Fei China Wang Feifei, known professionally as Fei, is the main vocalist of the South Korean girl group Miss A. Fei is considered one of the four best well-known and recognized Chinese female celebrities ...more

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Elkie Hong Kong Elkie Chong Ting-yan (born 2 November 1998) is a Hong Kong singer and actress currently based in South Korea. She was previously a child-actress under TVB in Hong Kong and has appeared on ...more

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MATE_onii added Prince Mak

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1519316258947 added Loudi Indonesia

Loudi / Edward Wen (born 13 April 1996) is an Indonesian singer, and dancer based in South Korea. He is a member of the South Korean boy group 14U under BG Entertainment.

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MATE_onii added Chris Bang

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Lifunia added Mei Qi China Mei Qi (born October 15, 1998) is a Chinese singer under Starship Entertainment. She is a member of the girl group WJSN.

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kpoplover added Jennie Jennie Kim (born January 16, 1996), professionally known by the mononym Jennie, is a Korean singer based in South Korea and a member of the K-pop girl group BlackPink, under YG Entertainment.

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Jia China Meng Jia, commonly known as Jia, is a Chinese singer and actress. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Miss A, which debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2010. Jia is considered one of ...more

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Lifunia added Xuan Yi China Xuan Yi (born January 26, 1995) is a Chinese singer under Starship Entertainment. She is a member of the girl group WJSN.

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lastyoungri added Hangeng China