BTS, K-pop kings … and descendants of Korean royalty? Idols Jin and Suga are related to Joseon dynasty aristocrats, while V’s ancestor is King Sinmu of Silla
- Jin is also related to Neo-Confucian scholar Kim Jang-saeng and Kim Manjung, the author who wrote literary masterpiece The Cloud Dream of the Nine
- BTS’ Army dubs Suga ‘king’, and four of his ancestral grandmothers were queens or empresses, while Sunny from SNSD is related to Joseon dynasty founder Lee Seong-gye
It’s not unusual for K-pop fans to dub their favourite K-pop idols “kings and queens” due to their incredible vocal prowess, dancing and composing skills. But did you know that some of Korea’s stars actually have direct connections to the country’s royals through their bloodline?
Read on to find out more about these famous descendants of Korean monarchs …
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A favourite among fans for his cool and straightforward personality, Suga is nicknamed “king” among BTS’ Army fan club due to his top-notch talent when it comes to creating rap music.
And Suga lives up to that name, since he is a direct descendant of Queen Wongyeong of the Yeoheung Min clan, the wife of Taejong of Joseon, according to Pinkvilla.
The article also mentions that Suga confirmed his royal lineage during a V Live broadcast, adding that his family belongs to a high rank in the Yeoheung Min Clan. According to Business Times, Suga has at least four ancestral grandmothers who were empresses or queens that ruled over Korea.