More people with the last name Kim live in South Korea than in any other nation or region. The surname is most common in Asia and has a meaning of Gold. Gyeonggi Province in South Korea has the highest prevalence of it. In reality, Kim, Lee, and Park are the three most common surnames in South Korea, accounting for the surnames of 50% of the population. Prior generations of Korean royalty and other prominent people have used these last names. The two most common Kims in Korea are those from Gimhae and Gyeongju. When it comes to South Korean celebrities, the South Korean entertainment industry has many Kim singers/idols. Further are some notable top Kim Last name singers in the list.
1. Kim Jae-Joong
Jaejoong, a South Korean singer, songwriter, actor, and director, is a member of JYJ. As a solo artist, he has three Korean studio albums, WWW, No. X, and Born Gene under his name. He was a member of the TVXQ band before splitting. Jaejoong also is engaged with Japanese albums. We can flash on his acting career by watching him in lead roles in Spy, and Manhole, like dramas. Birth Date: 26 January 1986
2. Kim Tae-Hyung
He is professionally known as V, a member of the South Korean boy band BTS, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. His solo tracks with BTS, Stigma, Singularity, and Inner Child are popular, and Winter Bear is his first English solo track. Scenery song is his first independent song. Birth Date: 30 December 1995
3. Kim Nam-Joon
Another Kim, a BTS member, said to be the group's leader, is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is famous as RM (Real Me), his stage name, whereas he was formerly known as Rap Monster. His second solo mixtape topped 26 on the US Billboard 20, and Intro: What Am I To You is his most-popular solo song. Birth Date: 12 September 1994
4. Kim Seok-jin
Another Kim among the BTS band members is Kim Seok-jin, professionally known as Jin. He is a South Korean singer and songwriter. Awake, Epiphany, and Moon are his popular solo tracks with BTS. His first independent song- Tonight rocks with his other solo hits- Yours, Super Tuna, and Abyss. His recent solo single debut song- The Astronaut, has reached the hearts worldwide. Birth Date: 4 December 1992
5. Kim Myung-Soo
This Kim is from Kim Myung-soo, known professionally as L, and is not only a South Korean singer but also an actor and model. He is the vocalist of the boy band Infinite and its second sub-group Infinite F. Myung-Soo marks his identity as an actor with leading roles in dramas- The Emperor: Owner of the Mask, Ms. Hammurabi, One More Time, and Angel’s Last Mission: Love. Birth Date: 13 March 1992
6. Jennie Kim
Jennie Kim is a South Korean singer, rapper, dancer, and member of the girl group Blackpink. After two years of joining and debuting in the group, she debuted as a solo artist with the single- Solo. This song ranked not only Gaon Digital Chart but also on Billboard's World Digital Songs chart. As the Blackpink group is doing wonders all over, Jennie is upcoming up with more individual projects and work. Birth Date: 16 January 1996
7. Kim Tae-Yeon
Kim Tae-yeon, best known as Taeyeon, debuted in 2007 as a member of the girl group Girls' Generation. She is one of the most popular K-pop artists worldwide and the best-selling artist in Korea. Taeyeon started extending her talent by working on solo projects, songs, and concerts and has appeared on reality shows in South Korea. One of the popular hits, I, track ranks on the list just like Taeyeon on the Gaon Chart Music and Billboard World Albums Chart. Birth Date: 9 March 1989
8. Kim Hyun-Ah
She is the most popular female idol known as Hyuna. She is a singer-songwriter, rapper, and model who debuted as a member of the girl group Wonder Girls. Her solo debut song- Change, was her absolute start for solo projects because it ranked at the top list of South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. She receives appreciation for her looks and her conceptualization of her work. Birth date: 6 June 1992
9. Yura
Kim Ah-young is a k-pop idol with the stage name Yura from the girl group Girl's Day and a South Korean actress. Yura appeared in the leading role in the drama- Forecasting Love and Weather, guest roles/special appearances in series like Now, We Are Breaking Up & Find Me in Your Memory, and as a host in TV Shows. Birth Date: 6 November 1992
10. Jisoo
Another Kim member of the best-selling K-pop girl group Blackpink, Jisoo, is a South Korean actress and singer. She appears to be a Cameo in dramas like The Producers, Part-Time Idols, and Arthdal Chronicles but serves a leading role in the recent 2022 drama Snowdrop. She has yet to release her solo song in the group but has achieved a few awards for Snowdrop. Birth Date: 3 January 1995
