Do You Know The Meanings Behind 7 Unusual Male K-Pop Idol Stage Names?

Let's start to research the meanings behind some unusual male K-Pop idols’ names!

While a lot of idols go by stage names that are derived from their real names, there are many that seem completely not related to their name. The following 7 K-Pop idols have some unusual stage names that may seem random at first, but they do all have some pretty interesting meanings behind them! Let's find out

1. Agust D

Agust D is BTS member Suga‘s soloist name, which most fans of course know by now! His real name is Min Yoongi. He wanted to have an alternative name to use for his solo work because the music he produces as a soloist is more “raw” than the songs with BTS. The meaning of his stage name is “DT Suga” backward, with “DT” standing for “Daegu Town”, which is where he is from. Interesting right? Now let's move to another

2. G-Dragon (BIGBANG)

G-Dragon’s real name is Kwon Jiyong, and though it might not be obvious at first, his stage name is directly related to his real name! “Yong” means “dragon” in Korean, so G-Dragon is simply a different way of saying “Ji-Yong”. Simple stage name but so cool!

3. S.Coups (SEVENTEEN)

S.Coups’ real name is Choi Seungcheol, and his stage name can be broken down into two parts. The “S” part of his name can stand for both “Seungcheol” and “SEVENTEEN”, and the “Coups” part of his name is taken from the term “coup d’état“, which is a phrase used to define a takeover of a rival/government/etc., usually by a small force. So together, his stage name basically stands for him and SEVENTEEN having success over their opponents.

4. Feeldog (UNB)

Feeldog’s real name is Oh Kwangsuk. Though his stage name is quite strange a little bit, there is a meaning behind it! It was actually given to him by a mentor because when he dances, he’s said to have a “good feeling”. In Korea, it also has the meaning of “a note you have to read” (필독, or pil-dok), which can be interpreted as something you should check out. So in short, it means that you should check this idol.

5. BamBam (GOT7)

BamBam’s real name is Kunpimook Bhuwakul. His stage name actually has a really simple meaning — his mom was apparently the one who gave him the name, after the character Bamm-Bamm Rubble from showing The Flintstones! She allegedly wanted him to grow up strong, just like Bamm-Bamm in the show. Though it may seem a bit unusual, it does seem to suit him well.

6. Ravi (VIXX)

Ravi’s real name is Kim Wonsik. His stage name can actually be interpreted in two different ways, depending on the language you’re using! It means “charming” in French, which definitely suits this charming idol. However, in India, it can translate to “sun”, which is also accurate for the energetic Ravi!

7. Haechan (NCT)

Haechan may sound like it’s the idol’s real name, but his birth name is actually Lee Donghyuk. He was given the stage name by Lee Sooman himself. Haechan can be broken down into two parts: “Hae” which means “sun” and “Chan” which means “full”, so together, it means “full sun”. Lee Sooman gave him this name because he wanted him to have a new image as an idol, and it really does suit him well!