One other yr has wrapped up, and the approaching January is full of a number of Okay-pop idol birthdays. The appearance of the brand new yr brings with it new calendars, New Yr’s resolutions made and damaged, and a way of anticipation for what lies forward.

Idol birthdays in January give followers another excuse to have fun as they host fan-events that enable like-minded supporters to take pleasure in time collectively. With many huge names in Okay-pop being born within the first month of the yr, it’s anticipated that South Korea (and different locations all over the world) might be coated with ads saying the birthdays.

Followers generally select to donate to charities within the identify of idols, making a distinction whereas sending good needs in direction of their favourite artists.

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, Jennie, EXO’s D.O. and different Okay-pop idols with January birthdays

1) Winter (æspa)

Birthdate: January 1, 2001

It’s becoming that this fourth-gen Okay-pop idol’s stage identify is Winter, as a result of she was born throughout the chilly season as effectively. The aespa member is a Busan native and initially deliberate on turning into an actor.

As part of the fourth-generation group, Kim Min-jeong has launched many hit songs, together with their debut Black Mamba and Subsequent Degree. She was additionally a part of the SM Leisure supergroup GOT the Beat together with her bandmate Karina.

2) Kun (NCT & WayV)

Birthdate: January 1, 1996

One other SM Leisure Okay-pop idol with a New Yr’s Day birthday is WayV’s Kun. Chief of the NCT subunit, Kun was a part of the Chinese language-language model of NCT U’s With out You in 2016 earlier than his official debut with WayV in 2018.

Aside from his actions as an idol, he served because the emcee for Pink Festa, a range present the place celebrities speak about their favourite magnificence merchandise and find out how to use them. Kun’s group WayV is all set to launch Phantom, their latest EP as a six-member group, on December 28.

3) Jisoo (BLACKPINK)

Birthdate: January 3, 1995

The eldest member and vocalist of the largest all-female group on the planet, Jisoo additionally serves because the visible for the group. From Whistle to Shut Down, BLACKPINK has launched hit after hit, and Jisoo’s contributions, which embrace songwriting credit for Lovesick Ladies and Yeah Yeah Yeah, are invaluable.

Exterior of the group, the Okay-pop idol is an avid reader and made her debut as an actor with the favored Okay-drama Snowdrop in 2021.

4) DK (iKON)

Birthdate: January 3, 1997

Initially desirous to grow to be a rapper, iKON member DK was finally satisfied by YG Leisure’s CEO to grow to be a singer as an alternative.

Kim Dong-hyuk (DK’s authorized identify) was first street-cast by SM Leisure and received the JYP Leisure Trainee search earlier than becoming a member of YG Leisure in 2012. As a part of iKON, he has participated in a number of iconic numbers, together with Love State of affairs, Rhythm Ta, and KILLING ME.

5) JAY B (GOT7)

Birthdate: January 6, 1994

Because the chief of GOT7 and a profitable solo Okay-pop idol besides, JAY B has lots on his plate. Previous to debuting with the group, which was previously underneath JYP Leisure, JAY B acted within the drama Dream Excessive 2. He has participated in songwriting and composing a number of songs underneath the identify Def., for GOT7, their subunit Jus2, and himself.

Jay B’s second EP as Def. arrived in October, and was titled deserted love. He continues to launch music each underneath the identify Jay B and Def., giving followers a glimpse into his totally different sides as an artist.

6) D.O. (EXO)

Birthdate: January 12, 1993

Aside from being the principle vocalist of SM Leisure’s profitable Okay-pop idol group, EXO, D.O. can also be an actor with many tasks underneath his belt, together with 2022’s Unhealthy Prosecutor.

Having launched many hits with EXO like Love Shot, The First Snow, and Monster, he has had a profitable parallel solo profession which started with Empathy, his debut EP in 2021.

7) Hyungwon (MONSTA X)

Birthdate: January 15, 1994

Having been a mannequin previous to his debut with MONSTA X in 2015, Hyungwon is a Okay-pop idol with many skills, and made his appearing debut in 2017. As a part of the Starship Leisure-led group, he has contributed lyrics and melodies to many songs equivalent to Who Do U Love?, Mercy, and Wildfire.

He additionally has credit on two tracks from bandmate Kihyun’s album, Youth. Along with this, he performs as a DJ underneath the identify DJ H.ONE.

8) Jennie (BLACKPINK)

Birthdate: January 16, 1996

One other member of BLACKPINK with a January birthday, Jennie was the primary among the many quartet to launch a solo monitor in 2018. Titled SOLO, the tune broke a number of information on the time of its launch.

Aside from her main success as a Okay-pop idol, Jennie has additionally ventured into appearing, having bagged a task in 2023’s HBO drama sequence The Idol. Jennie holds songwriting credit on Lovesick Ladies together with Jisoo, and has a number of vogue and wonder endorsements to her identify.

9) Seungkwan (SEVENTEEN)

Birthdate: January 16, 1998

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Seungkwan, the principle vocalist of SEVENTEEN, who is usually known as Mr. Boo resulting from his distinctive final identify, is a range present legend who has been a part of the principle forged of a number of exhibits since 2018.

He has additionally launched covers of in style songs, equivalent to Juice by Lizzo and As It Was by Harry Kinds. Among the many Okay-pop idols who’ve Okay-drama OSTs to their names, he has sung Go from Document of Youth and Pit a Pat from Hyperlink: Eat, Love, Kill.

10) Junho (2PM)

Birthdate: January 25, 1990

A profitable solo artist in Japan, an acclaimed actor, and a well known Okay-pop idol with 2PM, there may be little that this January-born singer can not do. With the JYP Leisure group, Junho has songwriting and composition credit for a number of songs like Give It To Me and Kimi Ga Ireba.

His newest appearing position in 2021’s The Purple Sleeve earned him lots of acclaim and several other awards on the year-end ceremonies in South Korea.

With January quick approaching, followers can check out the Okay-pop idols whose birthdays fall within the first month of the yr, and ship a want their approach as they navigate their lives as celebrities.