Ever heard of the phrase that says every person has 7 look-alikes? Well, these Korean and Japanese celebrities are living examples of this saying. They might not look completely alike but definitely have some similarities in their facial features, enough to earn them a spot in our top 10.
1. Choa And Nanami
Park Choa, also known by her stage name Choa, is a South Korean actress and singer. She is also known for her bubbly face and charming personality. She debuted as a member of the idol girl group AOA under FNC Entertainment. However, the group disbanded in 2019 and later Choa signed a contract under Great M Entertainment and made her debut as an actor. Nanami Hashimoto is a popular actress in Japan who stepped into the entertainment industry in 2011, when she was just 18 years old. She is one of the most popular actors in Japan. In short bob hairstyle, Choa and Nanami, look very similar.
2. Son Naeun And Nanase Nishino
Son Naeun, a South Korean singer and actress, made her debut as a member of the k-pop idol group Apinkunder, under Play A Entertainment. When the group got disbanded in 2021, she was signed by YG Entertainment. Besides being a member of Apink, she has also starred in many music videos and dramas. Nanase Nishino is a member of the idol group Nogizaka46. Naeun and Nanase are both idols and singers and have similar facial features especially when they don’t smile.
3. Kim Hyun Joong And Tomohisa Yamashita
Tomohisa Yamashita, also known as Yampi or Yama, is a Japanese singer and actor. At a very young age of 11, he joined a music group and was a part of the team. In the movie “Shonentachi”, he made his acting debut at the age of 13. Later, in 2003 he joined the music group “NEWS” as a lead member. Kim Hyun Joong, is a South Korean actor, singer, dancer, and songwriter. He made his singing debut as a member of the South Korean boyband SS501. Later, in 2009, he officially debuted as an actor by starring in one of the most popular dramas “Boys Over Flower”. Though Tomohisa has a slender face than Hyun Joon, their facial features are quite similar.
4. Krytsal And Mai
Crystal Soo Jung, commonly known by her stage name, Krystal is a South Korean singer, model, and actress. She made her singing debut as a member of girl group f(x). She has starred in many music videos and dramas too. If we compare Krystal and Mai separately, based on their facial features, they will not look similar, but overall, they have a similar appeal, with a lot of female fans.
5. IU And Tao
IU made her debut as a solo singer on September 18, 2008, under LEON Entertainment (now known as Kakao M). Initially, Tao Okamoto was a New York based model. Later in 2013, she made her acting debut in the movie ‘The Wolverine’. IU does not have many look-a-likes, but Tao and IU have a few similar features. The only difference between them is IU’s skin is softer than Tao's.
6. Won Bin And Takuya Kimura
Won Bin is a South Korean actor who made his acting debut as a supporting actor in the 1997 drama ‘Propose’. Later in 2000, he gained a lot of popularity after starring in the TV series “Autumn in My Heart”. Takuya Kimura, also popularly known as, “Kimutaku” is a Japanese actor and singer. He debuted as a member of boyband “SMAP” at the age of 16. Since then he has been in starlight. He is also referred to as “The King of Japanese Drama”. Both actors have prince-like features.
7. Suzy And Nana Komatsu
Bae Su Ji, also known as, Suzy is a South Korean actress and a solo singer under the agency Management SOOP. She debuted under JYP Entertainment as a member of MissA in March 2010. Nana Komatsu is a Japanese actress and model. She started acting when she was just in 3rd grade and began modeling at the age of 12. Though they look different when seen overall, yet their eyes seem similar.
8. Yoona And Erika
Im Yoon Ah, also known as Yoona, is a South Korean actress and a solo singer under SM Entertainment. Before going solo, she was a member of the girl group “Girls Generation”. She also debuted as an actress in 2007 in the drama “Two Outs in the Ninth Inning”. Erika started as a model for teen magazines and later began doing variety shows. She finally made her movie debut in 2002 and since then she has been playing several lead roles in many hit movies. Both actresses have that innocent schoolgirl appearance and few similar features.
9. Dong Woon And Ryusei Fuji
Son Dong Woon is a member of a South Korean boy band “Highlight” who goes by the stage name Dongwoon. Ryusei Fuji is a singer, actor, and member of a Japanese boyband “Johnny’s West”. They both have similar appearances.
10. Kim Yoo Jung And Ayaka
Kim Yoo Jung is a South Korean actress who began her career at the young age of four. She is popularly known as Korea’s little sister. Ayaka is a female Japanese singer, songwriter and record producer. She was born in Osaka but moved to Tokyo to pursue her singing career. They both are brilliant child actors and have kind of similar looks.
