Welcome everyone! 

It's time to understand Korean and Korean culture through the names of our favorite stars.

Today we are going to introduce our fourth star,

the multi-talented and multitalented group IVE!

Let's get started!

🖐 Important Korean Name Culture 🖐

Every Korean name is unique and has its own special story. Even if names look and sound the same, they can have completely different meanings.

GAEUL / 김가을 / Kim Ga-eul

GAEUL is the eldest member of IVE and takes on the role of the emotional rapper. With her urban looks and charismatic actions, fans have given her various nicknames related to her name, such as Autumn Senior and Autumn Prince. But have you ever wondered why her name has 🤔 Autumn in it?

Did you know that once you can read and write GAEUL's Korean name, you'll also be able to read and say the Korean word for the season 'Autumn'? If you didn't know, now you do!

In GAEUL's Korean name, if we exclude the surname Kim(김), the name Ga-eul(가을) is a pure Korean word that means the season of Autumn.

The pronunciation of Ga-eul(가을) is very atmospheric and romantic. When you hear it, you immediately think of the fall season. Many fans didn't know that it was her real name because it is so beautiful. Let's get to know both the season of autumn and IVE member GAEUL together!

LIZ / 김지원 / Kim Ji-won

The surname Kim(김) is the most common surname in Korea, and Ji-won(지원) is also a very popular name for Korean women. A famous actress with this name is Kim Ji-won, known for her role as Hong Hae-in, the Queen of Tears in drama series.

Although many people have the name Ji-won, the meaning can be very different. 

Ji-won can mean a wise person, a central person, a beautiful person, a person with outstanding abilities, or a person who is a source of strength for others. The characters are the same, but the meanings vary greatly.

The name Ji-won(지원) means “a person who understands the principles of the world with wisdom, uses various talents to help others, shows leadership and resilience in solving any problems, and grows in life with a sense of responsibility".

Although this name originally had a feminine feel to it, it has become more unisex and many boys now use this name as well. When you hear the name Ji-won, it gives the impression of someone smart and beautiful, and the pronunciation is quite elegant.

YUJIN / 안유진 / An Yu-jin

YUJIN, the leader who brought IVE to where they are today.

The name Yu-jin(유진) is a very unisex name used by both boys and girls. It has a gentle, soft, kind, and elegant feel, with a hint of cuteness.

Although it's a common name, each Yu-jin(유진) can have a very different meaning. 

In the case of IVE's Yu-jin, Yu(유) means to forgive others generously and kindly, and Jin(진) means to be true and sincere. If we interpret the name, it means a person who knows how to love others sincerely, with a broad and generous heart, and who can embrace others.

It seems clear why this name was given to YUJIN. While other members have often grabbed the attention of fans, Yu-jin has sometimes remained in the background. Just like her name, she has become a person who can truly love and give to others. How wonderful!

LEESEO / 이현서 / Lee Hyeon-seo

IVE's popular and talented youngest member, LEESEO, always has a positive and active energy. She is so positive that her most frequently used phrase is "I like it." Her bright attitude brings much love from fans and gives them good energy.

LEESEO is also very playful and is the most playful member of IVE, playing an important role in the team's harmony.

Interestingly, LEESEO's Korean name, Hyeon-seo, perfectly matches the impression she gives to many fans. The name Hyeon-seo(현서) means "to care for others with a warm heart and wisdom, to give to others, to attract many followers and supporters, leading to ultimate success".

The character Hyeon(현) means kind and benevolent, and it also means doing good deeds. The way Hyeon-seo(현서) interacts with her fans is just like her name. How amazing!

WONYOUNG / 장원영 / Jang Won-young

WONYOUNG is often described by fans as someone who was born to be a famous star. Her Korean name, Won-young(원영), evokes a sense of grandeur and beauty from the moment you hear it. This name conveys a sense of great ambition and grand dreams.

The meaning of IVE's WONYOUNG's name, Won-young(원영), is "to shine forever". This can be interpreted in many ways: a person who lights up the world, who excels in her field, whose achievements become a beacon of light and play a crucial role in society, and someone whose eternal inner and outer beauty illuminates the world.

As her name suggests, she has gained international recognition through IVE. With her positive attitude, we believe she will continue to shine brightly in the future, just like her name. We wish her all the best.

REI / 레이

REI's name is the Korean representation of part of her Japanese name, Rei Naoi, so it's hard to give it a specific Korean meaning. Wouldn't it be a little disappointing if she didn't have a Korean name? So, we've created a Korean name for her through this content.

Since REI always has a beautiful smile and is a person who laughs a lot, we wanted her name to reflect the hope that this joy will last forever.

The name is composed of Rae(래), which means ☀ to come or ☀ to bring, and Hee(희), which means 😁 joyful or 😁 happy. Together, Na Rae-hee(나래희) means "a person whose life is always full of joy and happiness".

Rae-hee(래희) uses different characters from REI(레이), but it has a similar pronunciation and gives off a lively and cheerful vibe.

What do you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

당신의 한국 이름은 무엇인가요?

What is your Korean name?

📍 Source of this content: KONOGRAM.com