The Best Non-Korean K-Pop Idols
List RulesOnly K-pop idols who were not born in 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. Hailing from Japan, China, Thailand, Australia, and even the US, there are many non-Korean members in popular K-pop groups. Who are the best non-Korean K-pop idols?
Some of the most famous non-Korean idols include Girls' Generation's Tiffany, f(x)'s Amber, BLACKPINK's Lisa, EXO's Lay, Got7's Jackson, and Wanna One's Lai Kuan Lin. JYP's Twice has four foreign members: Tzuyu, Mina, Momo, and Sana. K-pop features Chinese idols, Japanese idols, Taiwanese idols, and even Americans!
Which non-Korean K-pop stars are your bias? Vote for your favorite idols who were not born in Kore,a and feel free to add anyone you feel is missing. How many K-pop groups with non-Korean members are there?
- IndonesiaAnak Agung Ayu Puspa Aditya Karang (born December 25, 1996), better known as Dita, is an Indonesian singer under Vine Entertainment. She is currently a member of the girl group SECRET NUMBER. ...more
- JapanOgawa Mizuki (born August 12, 1995), better known as Léa, is a Japanese singer currently under Vine Entertainment. She is a member of the girl group SECRET NUMBER and a former member of SKarf. In ...more
- USADenise Kim (born January 11, 2001), better known as Denise, is a Korean-American singer under Vine Entertainment. She is a member of the girl group Secret Number. In 2016, she became a trainee at YG ...more
- USAPark Jin-hee (born January 20, 1998), better known as Jinny Park or Jinny, is a Korean-American rapper and singer under Vine Entertainment. She is a member of the girl group Secret Number. In 2013, ...more
- ThailandLalisa Manoban (born Pranpriya Manoban on March 27, 1997), better known by the mononym Lisa, is a Thai rapper, singer and dancer based in South Korea as a member of the South Korean girl group ...more
- New ZealandRoseanne Park (born 11 February 1997), better known by the stage name Rosé, is a New Zealand singer currently based in South Korea. Rosé signed with South Korean label YG Entertainment following an ...more
- United States of America, JapanMyoui 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. ...more
- United States of AmericaMark 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. As a soloist, he goes by his full English name, ...more
- JapanMinatozaki 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 Entertainment. ...more
- AustraliaFelix Lee (born September 15, 2000) is a Korean-Australian rapper and dancer under JYP Entertainment. He is a member of the boy group Stray Kids. ...more
- Hong KongJackson 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, and is known for his ...more
- Wong Kun-hang (born September 28, 1998), better known as Hendery, is a Chinese idol under SM Entertainment. He is a member of the NCT's Chinese sub-unit, WayV, and a former SM Rookies. ...more
- Hong KongWong Yukhei (born January 25, 1999), better known as Lucas, is a Chinese-Thai singer under SM Entertainment. He is a member of the boy group NCT and its sub-units NCT U and WayV. ...more
- TaiwanChou 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. ...more
- United States of AmericaJessica 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 New ...more
- JapanHirai 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. ...more
- ThailandKunpimook Bhuwakul (born May 2, 1997), known professionally by his nickname BamBam, is a Thai singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer and dancer based in South Korea. He is best known for being a ...more
- AustraliaChristopher Chan Bang (born October 3, 1997), better known as Bang Chan, is a Korean-Australian singer under JYP Entertainment. He is the leader of the boy group Stray Kids and part of the hip-hop ...more
- California, AmericaJung Yoon-oh (born February 14, 1997), better known as Jaehyun, is a South Korean singer under SM Entertainment. He is a member of the boy group NCT and their sub-units NCT U and NCT 127. ...more
- Lee Min-hyung (born August 2, 1999), better known as Mark Lee or Mark, is a Korean-Canadian rapper under SM Entertainment. He is a member of the boy group NCT and its sub-units NCT U, NCT 127 and ...more
- ArgentinaPark 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 South ...more
- United States of America, TaiwanAmber Josephine Liu (born September 18, 1992), known professionally as Amber or Amber Liu, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. She debuted as a member of the South Korean girl group f(x) ...more
- American born in Honululu, HawaiiKai Kamal Huening (born August 14, 2002), better known as Huening Kai, is a Korean-American singer under Big Hit Entertainment. He is a member of the boy group TXT. ...more
- JapanNakamoto Yuta (born October 26, 1995), better known as Yuta, is a Japanese singer and rapper under SM Entertainment based in Korea. He is a member of the boy group NCT and the sub-unit NCT 127. ...more
- United States of AmericaSamuel 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, during ...more
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List Rules: Only K-pop idols who were not born in Korea.