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Choi Ha Rin

There are plenty of idol siblings in the K-pop industry, such as former Girls’ Generation singer Jessica Jung and f(x)’s Krystal, and Gong Myung and NCT’s Doyoung. So did they get their talent – and good looks – from their parents?
Read on to scope the similarities between these four idols and their mums and dads …
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Blackpink’s Jennie and her mum

Let’s start with two women who have outstanding taste in fashion. Money Today commented on the luxurious style of Jennie’s mum, seen on Instagram after a May visit to Paris, while her daughter’s love of Chanel is widely known.

Fans also commented on the lovely relationship between mother and daughter when Jennie shared a photo of herself and her mum with the caption, “My best friend. I love you mummy.”
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BTS’ V and his dad

In 2019, BTS’ official Twitter account posted this photo of V’s father when he was younger, and it gained plenty of attention right away. V seems to get his distinctive eyebrows, sharp jawline and strong nose from his dad – who also apparently encouraged his son’s early interest in music.

V also took a cute selfie with both his parents, all of them in matching fur-lined anoraks.
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T-ara’s Jiyeon and her mum

Jiyeon, known as the “visual centre” of K-pop girl band T-ara, posted photos of her parents earlier this year, which quickly grabbed fans’ attention.

Both her mum and dad’s shots attracted comments, but fans focused especially on Jiyeon’s mum, observing that her eyelids and strong nose made her look exactly the same as her famous daughter. Even fellow K-stars including former I.O.I. member Sejeong and TV host Noh Hong-chul expressed their surprise at the photos in the comments.
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Twice’s Nayeon and her mum

K-pop queen Nayeon of girl band Twice is almost the spitting image of her mum, with their similar jawlines and lips.


Not only that – Nayeon’s mum is apparently quite the singer, too. In 2016, the pair sang together on KBS’ Song Festival, a show that’s held at the end of every year.
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4 K-pop idols who look just like their mums and dads, from BTS member V and Blackpink’s Jennie, to Twice’s Nayeon and T-ara’s Jiyeon

These four K-pop idols, including, Blackpink’s Jennie and Twice’s Nayeon, share a striking resemblance to their parents. Photos: @jennierubyjane_/Instagram, @hyotube/Twitter

Blackpink’s Jennie and her mother share a striking resemblance. Photo: @WhatsTrending/Twitter

Jennie shared pictures of herself and mum together in Paris to celebrate family month in May. Photo: @jennierubyjane_/Instagram

BTS’ official Twitter account once posted a photo of V’s dad. Photo: @BTS_twt/Twitter

Check out this selfie that BTS’ V took with his parents. Photo: @sceneryfortae/Twitter

Fans spotted Jiyeon and her mum on their way to Vietnam. Photo: @nj_jijin2___/Instagram

Jiyeon shared some of her parents’ old photos with her fans via her Instagram account. Photos: @jiyeon2___/Instagram

Nayeon and her mum performed together at the 2016 KBS Song Festival. Photo: @hyotube/Twitter

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A collector of modern art as well as a musician, G-Dragon has filled his house with museum-worthy pieces. Photos: @xxxibgdrgn, @jiyongragon/Instagram

G-Dragon: K-pop idol and art connoisseur. Photo: @MGBB88/Twitter

The artworks around G-Dragon’s house bring life and character – even inspiring his cat, perhaps? Photo: @xxxibgdrgn/Instagram

G-Dragon’s sense for provocative art is evident in what’s on display in his home. Photo: @xxxibgdrgn/Instagram

Not all corners of G-Dragon’s house are lavish and extravagant – some are more minimalist, like here where he displays a 2005 work called Two Smiles (One With Spinach). Photo: @xxxibgdrgn/Instagram

G-Dragon’s house could pass for a modern art museum. Photo: @xxxibgdrgn/Instagram

Even homeware in G-Dragon’s house is stylish and artistic. Photo: @xxxibgdrgn/Instagram

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IU, Blackpink’s Lisa and Bae Suzy are some of the richest female K-pop stars in Korea. Photos: @dlwlrma, @lalalalisa_m, @skuukzky/Instagram

K-pop star IU is one of the richest celebrities in South Korea thanks to her music, acting and countless brand deals. Photo: @dlwlrma/Instagram

Lee Hyori. Photo: @lee_hyori_onni/Instagram

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K-pop diva Boa is famously known as the “Queen of K-pop”. Photo: @boakwon/Instagram

K-pop singer-turned-actress Bae Suzy. Photo: @skuukzky/Instagram

K-pop singer and actress Yoona is among the highest-paid stars in South Korea. Photo: @limyoona__official/ Instagram

Blackpink’s Lisa has scored brand endorsement deals with Adidas, Celine and Bulgari. Photo: @lalalalisa_m/Instagram

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Hyundai’s The Black is among the most coveted black cards. Photo: @hyundaicard_premium/Instagram

BigBang high rollers G-Dragon and Taeyang. Photo: @theseoulstory/Twitter

The BigBang members were seen competing against each other in order buy anything they wanted with their fellow members’ black cards. Photo: @UNIVERSALERPE/Twitter

BTS’ Jin posted this photo of himself on the youngest group member Jungkook’s birthday. Photo: BTS/Weverse

Girls’ Generation singer Taeyeon is another reported owner of a sought-after black card. Photo: @taeyeon_ss/Instagram

Taeyeon frequently posts vlogs on her personal YouTube account. Photo: 탱구TV/YouTube

In May last year, Suho enlisted for his mandatory military service as a public service officer. Photo: @kimjuncotton/Instagram

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K-pop girl band GFriend broke up in May this year, leaving their legions of fans devastated. Photo: Source Music

 TVXQ took Asia by storm with their hit songs Rising Sun and Mirotic. Photo: SCMP 

Changmin and Yunho are currently members of K-pop group TVXQ. Photo: @tvxq.official/Instagram

Popular South Korean boy band JYJ. Photo: Handout

4Minute officially disbanded in 2016. Photo: @TooOld4Kpop/Twitter

K-pop idol Hyuna embarked on a successful solo career after 4Minute was disbanded. Photo: @hyunah_aa/Instagram

K-pop girl group 2NE1 was considered one of the most iconic and influential girl groups during their time. Photo: Handout 

South Korean girl group 2NE1 performed at the Venetian Macau in 2014. Photo: Venetian Macau

Former K-pop girl group Sistar. Photo: Starship Entertainment

K-pop group Sistar officially disbanded in 2017 after releasing a farewell song for their fans. Photo: @official_sistar/Instagram

B. A. P’s hit No Mercy sold 57,000 copies. Photo: @TooOld4Kpop/Twitter

B. A. P, along with other groups, performed in Manila for the 200th episode of Show Champion in 2016. Photo: @Jonah_writer/Twitter

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Holland is known as one of K-pop’s openly gay idols who challenges ideas of beauty. Photo: @holland_vvv/Instagram

Shinee’s Taemin has been experimenting with his style as a solo artist over the years. Photo: @smtown/Instagram

NCT launched their album, NCT 2020 Resonance Pt. 2, at the end of 2020. Photo: SM Entertainment

Vixx’s track Shangri-La in 2017 was widely popular for its use of traditional Korean hanbok. Photo: @leedonade/Twitter

Stray Kids member Hyunjin. Photo: JYP Entertainment

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There are plenty of K-pop siblings, like former Girls’ Generation singer Jessica Jung and f(x)’s Krystal, and NCT’s Doyoung and Gong Myung, but what about their parents?
Jennie loves Chanel and her mum’s taste in fashion is similarly luxurious, while Nayeon and her mother even sang together on KBS’ annual Song Festival TV show



Blackpink’s Jennie, BTS’ V, Twice’s Nayeon and T-ara’s Jiyeon all get their good looks from their parents – but they have more in common too, from their singing skills to their taste in fashion
