Be it Kai from EXO or Tae-Hyung from BTS, here is a list of the most beloved Korean celebrities born in the months of winter. Just because they were born in the cold months, do not forget to send them your warm greetings.
1. Kim Tae-Hyung
Kim Tae-Hyung is the lead rapper of the world-renowned boy band BTS. Professionally known as V, he was born on December 30, 1995, in the Seo District of Daegu, South Korea. He has released three solo studio albums: “Stigma” in 2016, “Singularity” in 2018, and “Inner Child” in 2020. However, thanks to his powerful lyrics and unique rapping abilities, he has been critically acclaimed internationally. According to a recent survey by Google’s analytics team, the keyword “V” was the most searched word for the past five years in South Korea.
2. Jennie Kim
Jennie Kim is a member of the YG group-Blackpink. She celebrates her birthday on 16th January. Born and raised in South Korea, she moved to New Zealand for five years. Jennie debuted at YG Entertainment at the age of 20. In 2018, she made her solo debut with the single “Solo” and gained commercial success. Her fashion sense is appreciated everywhere. She endorses brands like Chanel and Calvin Klein. In 2019, she became the face of Hera – a South Korean beauty brand. Her group Blackpink is loved worldwide.
3. Kim Seok Jin
A member of the famous boy band BTS, Kim Seok Jin is known as “World Wide Handsome.” He is a singer and songwriter. He was born on the 4th of December, 1992, and has co-written three solo albums. Apart from singing, he has also appeared as a host on multiple television shows and music programs. Since May 2018, he has donated to UNICEF Korea and the Korean Animal Welfare Association. Jin has collaborated with fellow band member V and has co-written tracks for the Korean drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth original soundtracks.
4. Winter
Kim Min Jeong is a member of the Korean girl band Aespa. She was born on January 1, 2001. She trained for four years before joining Aespa as the youngest member. Winter was born in Busan, Korea. She works under SM Entertainment. Recently, Aespa became the 3rd K-pop artist in history to receive the “Artist of the Year” award as a rookie.
5. Kim Ji-Soo
Jisoo was born on January 5th, 1995. She debuted under the label of YG Entertainment and is the eldest member of the girl group Blackpink. She made her acting debut in 2015 in a series called – The Producers and later played her first leading role in JTBC’S drama Snowdrop. She has also hosted television shows like Inkigayo. She is the brand ambassador of Dior in South Korea and has appeared alongside popular American names like Kate Graham.
6. Park Jae-Sang
Park Jae-sang is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and music producer. He was born on December 31st. In Korea, he is internationally known for his hit song, “Gangnam Style.” In 2012, the song hit the one billion mark on YouTube, making it the first video on any website to do so. His Chinese zodiac sign is the dragon. In 2019, he left his label-YG Entertainment, and started his own company-P Entertainment. Various influential idols of K-Pop, like E-Dawn, Hyuna, and Heize, work under his brand today.
7. Kai
Kai is a Korean singer, model, and dancer. He is a member of the Korean-Chinese boy band Exo, its sub-unit Exo- K, and another group called SuperM. He was born on the 14th of January in the South Jeolla Province of Korea. During his childhood, he wanted to be a ballet boy. Later, he was encouraged by his father to participate in auditions of SM Entertainment, where he was selected. Kai is known for his sleek dance moves and incredible fashion sense.
8. Lee Seung –Gi
Lee Seung-Gi is a Korean singer, host, and entertainer. He was born on January 13th, 1987. He rose to popularity in Korea and other South Asian countries after starring in The King 2 Hearts, A Korean Odyssey, and Vagabond. In the year 2021, he was in the drama Mouse. He has also released various singles, which have charted at the top within the first week of release. Lee is also called a triple threat because of his ability to be successful in acting, singing, and hosting.
9. Doh Kyung-Soo
Kyung-soo is a member of the Korean-Chinese band EXO. He has the position of the main vocalist. D.O. has appeared in dramas like Pure Love, Room No.7, and Empathy.
10. Seol In-Ah
Seol In-ah is a South Asian actress. She has played leading roles in JTBC drama series like Sunny Again Tomorrow, Business Proposal, and Mr. Queen. She graduated from the Seoul Institute of Arts and majored in acting. In-ah was born on 3rd January 1996, and her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
