The South Korean entertainment industry has cutthroat competition when it comes to choosing who gets to be on top and who does not. While all celebrities have to go through some rigorous selection processes to be signed by entertainment companies, there must be some solace in knowing that a family member is a part of the journey similar to yours to achieve that success, and fame. Not only during the trainee days but also within the industry, a lot of idols have talked about dealing with feelings of loneliness and loss of guidance. Having an elder sibling must feel like a blessing in this scenario. On that note, the following are the top ten sibling duos of the K-pop industry.
1. Lee Chan-Hyuk, Lee Su-Hyun
Lee Chan-Hyuk and Lee Su-Hyun debuted in the South Korean K-Pop industry under YG Entertainment as members of the sibling duo AKMU, also known as Akdong Musician. After winning the South Korean reality show K-Pop Star 2, they released their first album, Play, which garnered massive online attention and led them to their first win at the Korean Music Awards.
2. Jessica Jung, Krystal
Jessica Jung is a Korean-American singer, songwriter and businesswoman. She was a part of the girl band Girls’ Generation under the company SM Entertainment. She later terminated her contract and became an independent artist. Jessica’s sister Krystal Jung is another famous South Korean personality. She is a member of the girl band f(x) and a successful actress. Together, this sibling duo even runs a show called Jessica and Krystal.
3. Huening Kai, Huening Bahiyyih
Huening Kai is one of the five members of the K-pop boy band TOMORROWxTOGETHER under the entertainment label HYBE. He is the current vocalist, rapper, and leader of the group. Bahiyyih, on the other hand, is a trainee under IST Entertainment and a member of the K-pop girl group Kep1er member. She also won the runner-up position in the finale of the South Korean reality show Girls Planet 999. The siblings are half-Korean and half-American, born in America and settled in South Korea.
4. Sandara Park, Thunder
Sandara Park is one of the most successful idols in the K-pop industry. After winning the talent show Star Circle Conquest in the Philippines, she became a successful actor and singer in the country before moving to South Korea and joining the K-pop band 2NE1. After the hiatus of the girl group, she moved on to have a successful acting and hosting career. Park Sang-Hyun or Thunder, Sandara’s brother, is a South Korean singer, actor and model. He is a former member of the boy band MBLAQ and is currently working under the music label APOP.
5. Doyoung, Gong Myung
Doyoung is a South Korean actor, singer, host, and member of the famous boy band NCT. As an actor, he has worked in successful shows like Dear X Who Doesn’t Love Me, Lipstick Prince, and Law Of The Jungle. Doyoung’s sibling, Gong Myung, is also a famous actor, singer, and member of the music group 5urprise. He is well known for his roles in TV series like The Bride Of Habaek, Revolutionary Love, Be Melodramatic, and Lovers Of The Red Sky.
6. Moonbin, Moon Sua
Moonbin was a brilliant actor and singer from the boy group ASTRO under the label Fantagio. He was later also a part of the sub-unit Moonbin and Sanha. He passed away at an early age of 25 in his apartment at Gangnam-gu in Korea. His sister Moon Sua is currently 23 years old. She is a rising K-pop star as well. She is a rapper, singer, lyricist, and a member of the girl band Billie.
7. Choi Yena, Sungmin
Choi Yena is a singer, actress, and a former member of the girl group Iz*One. She is currently a solo singer and performer under the label Yuehua Entertainment. She is the sibling of another well-known singer and actor, Sungmin. Sungmin rose to popularity after participating in the Korean reality show Star King, after which he got signed by MBK Entertainment and became a member of the boy band Coed School.
8. Seungwoo, Sunhwa
Seungwoo is a South Korean singer, rapper, actor, and a part of the boy band Victon. Throughout his teenage years, he was a dedicated athlete with no intention of joining the entertainment industry like his sister. However, an injury made him reconsider his decisions. His sister, Sunhwa, is a former member of the girl group, Secret. She is also a famous actress and has played various roles in shows like Marriage-Not Dating.
9. Jaehyun, Jaekyung
Part of the globally acclaimed boy band NCT, Jaehyun is a famous singer, rapper, and dancer. He works under the entertainment label SM Entertainment and is also the global ambassador of the luxury brand Prada. Jaehyun’s sister Jaekyung is a former member of the famous girl group Rainbow. She is now a well-known South Korean actress. She has worked on TV projects like Again My Life, The Devil Judge, Bad Papa, etc.
10. Sungyeol, Daeyeol
Sungyeol is a South Korean singer and a part of the boy group Infinite. He was a child artist in the industry before being a part of the band, having acted in multiple TV shows like Boys Over Flowers, Good Job, Good Job. and Jolly Widows. His brother, Daeyeol, is a member of the South Korean boy band Golden Child. He has been a part of multiple TV shows and music videos and is currently under military enlistment.
