There's no doubt that Seoul has become a central hub of success where many aspiring talents and reputable veterans gather to pursue their dreams. While Seoul might be their liftoff point, not everyone is from the same place. The pool of celebrities is a mixed bag, filled with individuals who come from places like Jeju Island, Busan, and Daegu!
The city of Daegu is home to a number of incredibly talented and visually stunning celebrities, who continue to impress fans every day. While it does offer bustling city streets, there also exists stretches of green spaces that offer moments of peace and tranquility. Daegu is also known for its hotter temperatures, which also speaks to why the idols who call Daegu home possess such fiery heat.
Take a look at our list of K-Pop idols who are living proof of Daegu residents' burning charisma!
1. WJSN's BoNa
BoNa is an idol who has dominated the realms of both music and acting. On top of her skills, she has an infectiously sweet personality that makes you fall deeper in love with the idol. She is one of many idols who are able to call Daegu home.
2. 2PM's Jun.K
With over a decade worth of experience under his belt, Jun.K is a artist that many look up to. Whether he's standing on stage as part of his group or as a soloist, he becomes a beacon of light to fans across the globe. Despite moving to Seoul to pursue his dreams, his roots lie in the city of Daegu.
3. MONSTA X's JooHoney
JooHoney is a complete all-rounder. He is able to sing, rap, dance, and cause everyone to laugh on variety programs everywhere. His charisma knows no bounds and often exceeds even his own imagination. While he's built up an illustrious career, his roots are connected to the city of Daegu.
4. SHINee's Key
Key is a K-Pop veteran, cementing his status as a complete legend. Whether he's making audiences laugh or immersing listeners into his charismatic vocals, there's no doubt Key is one of the best in the idol industry. Key is one of the many who are able to call Daegu home.
5. Red Velvet's Irene
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From vocals to visuals, Irene is an idol with unbelievable poise that captivates all her fans. She's grown an incredible amount since leaving Daegu to pursue her dreams, becoming an award-winning celebrity that's recognized across the globe.
6. SEVENTEEN's S.Coups
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There's no doubt that S.Coups is absolutely cool and charismatic in all that he does. Aside from his ever-growing success as a K-Pop idol, S.Coups is also known for being from Daegu. There's definitely something brewing in Daegu to produce artists like S.Coups and so many others.
7. Girl's Day's SoJin
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When SoJin first stepped onto the scene, she quickly gained recognition for her heart-pounding visuals and alluring vocals. She has became known for her ties to Daegu and being able to call the city her beloved hometown.
8. BTS' Suga
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Suga is proud of his Daegu origins. Despite becoming a global superstar, he doesn't forget his roots and always gives credit where it's due. A combination of humility and talent, there's no wonder so many Daegu residents are proud to share the same hometown as Suga.
9. BTS' V
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V is but another BTS member from the grand city of Daegu. Just like his groupmate, he takes pride in his origins and doesn't forget where he came from. No matter how high he soars, V will always remember his past growing up in the steets of Daegu.
10. DREAMCATCHER's SiYeon
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SiYeon has grown tremendously since she first debuted as an idol. Together with her group, they solidified their unique identity and pushed through with their iconic rock sound. SiYeon is but one of the many idols who are able to call Daegu home.
11. TXT's BeomgGyu
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BeomGyu is an extraordinary idol who only seems to get better at time. Together with his group, they've become global hits, collaborating with famous pop act the Jonas Brothers. However, prior to rocking the stage, BeomGyu was a simple kid from Daegu hoping to pursue his dreams.
12. WEi's Kim DongHan
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When Kim DongHan appears on stage, fans are automatically smitten by his good looks. They then fall deeper for his breadth of talents that never dull regardless of the passage of time. Being another idol from Daegu, he's serves as living proof that there's truly something special about the city's residents.
13. Xdinary Heroes' JooYeon
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Among the high tension pop tracks and knife-like choreography, JooYeon and his bandmates stay true to their rock sound. Although now based in Seoul, JooYeon has roots in the lovely city of Daegu.
14. DKZ's JaeChan
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From singing to acting, JaeChan is an individual of many talents. While he's known for many things, he is also known to be from Daegu, sharing the same hometown as many other talented idols.
15. N.Flying's Lee SeungHyub
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Whether he's playing an instrument or acting in front of a camera, Lee SeungHyub absolutely shines from every angle. He serves as living proof of the surplus of talent coming from Daegu.
16. Loossemble's YeoJin
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YeoJin has had quite the journey in her musical career, just recently embarking on a new chapter as a member of Loossemble. She's impressed many throughout her career with her praiseworthy talent and captivating personality. She's one of the many talented idols able to call Daegu their home.
17. Billlie's SuHyeon
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SuHyeon has proven herself as an amazing vocalist able to wow thousands with her voice alone. Leaving Daegu to pursue her dreams seems to have been the right choice, as she's received a mountain of praise and seen incredible success as an idol.
18. E'LAST's Choi In
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Choi In continues to steal the hearts of fans well after debut. Even when at rest, fans cannot help but adore the idol in any capacity. He joins the ever-growing list of talented idols who can also call the city of Daegu their hometown.
19. OMEGA X's Xen
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Along with the rest of his group, Xen has persevered, evolving tremendously as an artist. He is living proof that there's certainly something special within the city of Daegu due to the many idols produced from the city.
20. TREASURE's Choi HyunSuk
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Rapper, leader, fashionista, hobby collector. HyunSuk is known for many things, earning praise for his countless efforts. He is also known for having roots in the amazing city of Daegu.
21. xikers' SeEun
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As both a group member and as an individual, SeEun often exceeds all expectations. Leaving Daegu to pursue his dreams, he certainly ticked off every checkbox to becoming an idol.
22. NCT's DaeYoung
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With NCT NEW TEAM's debut on the horizon, many are excited to see the rise of DaeYoung. Despite his oncoming rookie status, many have already shown interest in the idol and what his future will hold. He joins the ever-growing list of K-Pop idols able to call Daegu home.
Did you know these idols were from Daegu? Let us know in the comments!
