K-pop idols have achieved global fame but are based, especially in Asian countries, and recruit their talent from this region. Entertainment companies, in particular, have recruited many such talents from China, which makes the K-pop industry more inclusive and diverse. Having Chinese, Japanese or Thai members in the band makes it easy for fans from other countries to engage with these bands.
1. Lay Zhang, EXO
Lay, formerly known as Zhang Jiashuai, legalized his name to Zhang Yixing. He was born in Changsha, Hunan, on October 7, 1991. Zhang is the group’s main dancer, sub-rapper, and vocalist of the famous Korean Boy Group EXO. He debuted under SM Entertainment in 2012. In addition, he became a trainee under SM Entertainment in 2008 when he was 16. Lay is the first ambassador of the very reputed Perrier company in China, the first brand ambassador for the Valentino brand, the first Huawei Nova ambassador, the first-ever ambassador of the Milka company, and the first ambassador of Converse in Asia as well as the Pacific Ocean. In December 2020, Lay established his own entertainment company. He has been a remarkable part of the K-pop industry and left a great imprint by establishing himself.
2. Winwin, NCT
Winwin, aka Dong Si Cheng, was born on October 28, 1997. His hometown was Wenzhou, Zhejiang. He is the visual dancer, vocalist, and rapper of NCT. He entered SM Entertainment in July 2015. His hobbies include playing the piano, watching movies, and swimming. Winwin also set down in TC Candler’s “The 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2018”.
3. Jackson Wang, GOT7
Jackson Wang, whose birth name was Wang Jia Er, was born on March 28, 1994, in Hong Kong. He is the group’s dancer, main rapper, martial arts trickster, and main visual of GOT7. He became a JYP trainee on July 3, 2011. Jackson left JYP Entertainment in 2021. He’s also been mentioned in TC Candler’s “The 100 Most Handsome Faces” in 2018.
4. Yiren Wang, Everglow
Yiren Wang was born on December 29, 2000, in Zhejiang, Hangzhou. She is the lead dancer, sub rapper, sub vocalist, center, main visual, and Makena of Everglow. Yiren learned it for two years and two months and debuted under Yuehua Entertainment. In addition, she is the youngest member of the group, which is why she is called the Makena of the group.
5. Renjun Huang, NCT
Renjung, birth name is Huang Ren Jun. He was born on March 23, 2000, in Jilin. He is the vocalist and dancer in NCT. Renjun entered SM Entertainment in July 2015. He is well versed in Korean and Mandarin but also understands English. Renjun practiced ballet and contemporary dance.
6. Yuqi Song, (G)-IDLE
Song Yu Qi is the lead dancer, sub-vocalist, sub rapper, and visual of the girl group (G)- IDLE. She was born on September 23, 1999, in Beijing. She can speak the Chinese, Korean and English languages fluently. Her hobbies include dancing and rapping. She auditioned for CUBE in October 2014. In addition, she was also nominated for “Most 100 Beautiful Faces of 2018”.
7. Lucas Wong, NCT
Lucas, whose birth name was Wong Yuk-Hei, was born on January 25, 1999. He is the rapper, vocalist, visual of the group NCT and center in the sub-group WayV. Lucas was born in Hong Kong. He entered as the SM Rookies trainee on April 5, 2017. in addition, he can speak Cantonese, Mandarin, English, and Korean fluently. He debuted in NCT on January 30, 2018.
8. Elkie Chong, CLC
Elkie Chong’s birth name was Chong Ting Yan. She is the main vocalist, visual of CLC, and lead dancer. She was born on November 2, 1998, in Hong Kong. Elkie was also a previous member of the girl group Honey Bees in Hong Kong. She left CLC on February 3, 2021.
9. Han Dong, Dreamcatcher
Han Dong is the sub-vocalist of the girl group Dreamcatcher. She was born on March 26, 1996, in Wuhan. Her professor advised her to audition in Korea. In addition, she is a timid person. Her English name is Della. She would have become a flight attendant if not an idol.
10. Zhou Mi, Super Junior
Zhou Mi born in Wuhan, Hubei on April 19 1986. He is the lead vocalist of Super Junior. Zhou Mi is very much into fashion and debuted as a solo artist in Korea in 2014. On November 6, 2005, he made his official debut as a part of Super Junior under SM Entertainment. Zhou Mi was already famous in China through various singing competitions and MC competitions.
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