Fans and viewers might not notice it, but most popular Korean stars own the most common names. And chances are, they also share it with anybody else.
Despite having the same names and family names, they are not related to each other in any way or form. Here are 10 famous actors who share the same moniker!
Lee Min Ho and Lee Min Ho
"The Heirs" actor Lee Min Ho and "Tail of the Nine Tailed" star Lee Min Ho are two different people. However, they are two of the most well-known actors today who share the same name.
Lee Min Ho, who was born in 1987, cemented his name in the industry for his iconic dramas "The Heirs," "Legend of the Blue Sea" and recently, "Pachinko."
On the other hand, Lee Min Ho, who was born in 1993, hasn't had his breakthrough role yet, but he currently has a diverse filmography including "The Beauty Inside," "True Beauty" and more.
At the moment, he's gracing the small screen with his promising acting in the KBS2 historical romance drama "Bloody Heart."
Kang Ha Neul and Kim Ha Neul
Did you know that "When the Camellia Blooms" is actually named Kim Ha Neul in real life?
Out of respect to the veteran actress Kim Ha Neul, he chose to use the stage name Kang Ha Neul. Fortunately, the name rang and is now one of the household names in South Korean industry.
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On the other hand, actress Kim Ha Neul continues to prove her excellence as she takes on new roles in the recent dramas "The Wind Blows," "18 Again" and "Kill Heel."
Fun fact: The two award-winning stars also share the same birthday! While Kim Ha Neul was born in 1978, actor Kang Ha Neul was born 12 years later!
Lee Jun Hyeok and Lee Joon Hyuk
Ever experienced looking up your favorite artist, and then another star pops up? Sometimes, spellings differ!
"Love in the Moonlight" actor Lee Jun Hyeok and "City Hunter" star Lee Joon Hyuk both share the same name. They are pronounced the same, and only differ in spelling.
Fans might be confused with these names and how they are spelled, but their brilliance as actors can't be questioned!
Kim So Hyun and Kim So Hyun
Most K-Drama junkies probably know Kim So Hyun from "Let's Fight Ghost," "Who Are You: School 2015" and more, but do they know musical actress Kim So Hyun?
While theater star Kim So Hyun dominated the stage with her unrivaled vocal skills, she also graced the small screen as a television actress.
In fact, she recently appeared alongside Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuk in the international hit series "Twenty Five, Twenty One" as adult Na Hee Do.
Jisoo and Kim Jisoo
Did you ever feel the SLS or "Second Lead Syndrome"? Chances are you've once fallen in love with actor Jisoo's charms.
Though it's a mononym, he was born as Kim Jisoo, which makes him share the same name with "Snowdrop" actress BLACKPINK Jisoo.
While Jisoo has a versatile filmography including "Strong Woman Do Bong Soon," "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" and more, BLACKPINK Jisoo made her first ever television debut with the controversial drama "Snowdrop" with Jung Hae In.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
