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Choi Ha Rin

The new year is here – and Lunar New Year is not too far away! As we enter the Year of the Tiger, you might already be reading predictions from fortune tellers – or wondering what this means for your favourite K-pop stars who were born under this bold Chinese zodiac sign.
Here are seven iconic South Korean celebrities who were born in the Year of the Tiger, and their remarkable year ahead …
1. Kim Seon-ho’s comeback with the film Sad Tropics

The year 2021 was certainly a dynamic one for Kim Seon-ho. The 35-year actor starred in Netflix hits Start-Up and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, weathered a scandal and even survived “cancel-culture”. Many fans are looking forward to his return to the big screen.

Well, there’s both good and bad news – Kim is currently filming for his debut movie Sad Tropics, which is set to release this year. But Pink Villa reports that the actor will be declining all new projects in 2022, including overseas fan meetings. Kim is not only reportedly rejecting new film and TV projects, he is also “politely rejecting” new endorsement projects, though he is renewing contracts with brands he’s currently working with, according to Manila Bulletin.
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2. Yoo Ah-in will star in three Netflix films

Critically-acclaimed actor Yoo Ah-in was thrust into the international spotlight after playing the villainous cult leader in Netflix’s suspense thriller K-drama, Hellbound, last year.

Though the 35-year-old actor is set to appear in many TV shows and films this year, his Netflix projects that are getting the most buzz are The Match, Seoul Vibe and High Five. Yoo will take on a lead role with Hollywood actor Lee Byung-hun in the upcoming South Korean biopic, The Match. Films Seoul Vibe and High Five, which will be released in the first half of 2022, also feature an amazing cast.
3. Will Twice’s Dahyun mark another milestone?

Las year was another remarkable year for K-pop girl group Twice, as the release of their first English single The Feels was met with huge success. The group is now looking forward to hosting their concert, Twice 4th World Tour III, in major cities in the US this year. According to Korea Times, the group initially planned to stage only five concerts in major cities including Oakland and Atlanta, but lightning-fast ticket sales in all five venues prompted the addition of two more shows, which also sold out in a short period of time.
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4. Is it gonna be Boa’s second heyday?

All-time legendary K-pop star Boa had a busy 2021 – the 35-year-old was a passionate judge on Mnet dance show Street Woman Fighter, appeared on SBS’ documentary music show Legendary Stage Archive K and also released Japanese single My Dear. But the singer/songwriter also faced personal tragedy when her brother, Kwon Soon-wook, passed away after a battle with peritoneal cancer. As it was a busy and difficult year for Boa, fans are wishing the queen of K-pop the best this year.
She opened 2022 by debuting as part of a new K-pop supergroup called GOT the Beat. The seven-member act took to the stage on January 3 and performed their first-ever song, Step Back.
5. Sinb and Umji from Viviz

There was a lot of sad news in the world of K-pop last year, including the disbanding of six-member girl group Gfriend. But 2022 is a hopeful year as we’re seeing the next generation of bands blossoming already, such as Viviz. Members Eunha, Sinb and Umji, who were previously part of Gfriend, have joined the new group. Two of them – Umji and Sinb – were born in the Year of the Tiger.
The group has already marked a good start – their gift box called Viviz Diary, which includes goods like a desk calendar, postcards and film photo card sets, sold out quickly earlier this year, according to Sports Kyunghyang. Fans are also looking forward to new singles from the group this year.
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6. Will Stray Kids’ Lee Know have another remarkable year?

The boy band from JYP entertainment, Stray Kids, has been dubbed “mala-flavour” idols by fans – which means strong and powerful. The phrase originates from the Chinese word for spicy and numbing.
With continuous success from their singles, and increasing love from international fans, Stray Kids will hold their second fan meeting in February. As member Lee Know was born in the Year of the Tiger, we can expect 2022 to be a memorable year for the dancer.
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7 Korean stars born in the Year of the Tiger – and how their 2022’s looking, from K-pop girl band Twice’s Dahyun to Hellbound star Yoo Ah-in, and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha’s Kim Seon-ho

Stray Kids’ Lee Know, Boa, Kim Seon-ho and Twice’s Dahyun were all born under the year of the tiger. Photos: @realstraykids, @boakwon, @seonho__kim, @twicetagram/Instagram

Kim Seon-ho has starred in Netflix hits like Start-Up and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. Photo: @seonho_kim/Instagram

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha star Kim Seon-ho was wrapped up in a scandal right after the end of the K-drama. Photo: @seonho_kim/Instagram

Yoo Ah-in stars in Netflix’s Hellbound. Photo: @hongsick/Instagram

Yoo Ah-in will appear in Netflix films The Match, Seoul Vibe and High Five in 2022. Photo: @hongsick/Instagram

 Dahyun from K-pop girl group Twice. Photo: @twicetagram/Instagram

K-pop star Boa hosted Mnet dance show Street Woman Fighter in 2021. Photo: @boakwon/Instagram

Members of new K-pop girl group Viviz. Photo: @viviz_official/Instagram

Lee Know from South Korean K-pop group Stray Kids. Photo: @realstraykids/Instagram

Life after K-pop: as Jay Park retires, here’s what 5 more idols did after quitting showbiz – from Ahn Eun-jin’s YouTube videos to Lee Ji-yeon’s chef career and Lee So-eun becoming a lawyer

These K-stars left their K-pop careers behind in order to pursue other jobs. Photos: @sportskh, @adiflover/Twitter; xfreehub.com; blog.daum.net/bi74472/9847

Dia’s Eunjin. Photo: @May06_09/Twitter

Former K-pop singer Lee Ji-yeon, who is now a chef. Photo: blog.daum.net/bi74472/9847

Former K-pop singer Lee So-eun. Photo: @sportskh/Twitter

Lee So-eun at her graduation. Photo: @soeunee23/Twitter

Former K-pop singer Ahn Mi-jeong became a tutor. Photo: culture77.tistory.com

Oh Byung-jin. Photo: @342436com/Twitter

10 most powerful Korean celebrities of 2021, revealed: K-pop superstars BTS and Blackpink, footballer Son Heung-min and comedian Yoo Jae-suk made Forbes’ prestigious list

BTS, Blackpink, Son Heung-min and more most powerful South Korean celebrities in the world. 
Photos: @bts.bighitofficial, @jennierubyjane, @hm_son7, @jaesukkie1408, @yoonjung_lemonade, @zerotak_mandarin9707/Instagram


K-pop group BTS became the first Asian group to win the American Music Award for artist of the year. Photo: @bts_bighit/Twitter

BTS performs during the 49th Annual American Music Awards at Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California on November 21. Photo: Reuters

Blackpink members Rosé, Jisoo, Jennie and Lisa. Photo: @blackpinkofficial/Instagram

 Olympic gold medallist Ryu Hyun-jin. Photo:@hyunjinryu325/Instagram

Professional baseball pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. Photo:@hyunjinryu325/Instagram

Football star Son Heung-min plays as a forward and winger for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. Photo: @hm_son7/Instagram

Tottenham Hotspur’s South Korean striker Son Heung-min celebrates during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa on October 3. Photo: AFP

Trot singer Lim Young-woong won Mr. Trot in 2020. Photo: @im_hero_____/Instagram

 Major League Baseball star Kim Kwang-hyun. Photo: @cardinals/Instagram

South Korean comedian Yoo Jae-suk is known as the “nation’s MC”. Photo: @yoojaesuk0814/Instagram

Singer Young Tak came in at second place on Korean TV show Mr. Trot. Photo: @zerotak_mandarin9707/Instagram

Young Tak rose to stardom after singing Jjiniya. Photo: @goe_gimhae/Instagram

Jung Dong-won appeared on Mr. Trot. Photo: @dongwon_15/Instagram

South Korean trot singer Jung Dong-won. Photo: @dongwon_15/Instagram

Jang Yoon-jeong is a popular trot singer. Photo: @do.couple/Instagram

K-pop idols’ most epic wedding dresses, from Lee Hyori’s US$120 vintage shop find and Eugene of S.E.S.’ Monique Lhuillier gown, to Crayon Pop singer Soyul’s A-line design with 3D detailing

Photos: @sssssssoyul/Instagram, @Bada0228/Twitter, @wg_lim/Instagram

How K-pop stars dressed for their big day: Crayon Pop’s Soyul dazzled in an A-line wedding dress, S.E.S’ Eugene went all out in A-lister-approved Monique Lhuillier, while Wonder Girls’ Hyerim daringly customised her wedding shoes with bright pretty flowers. Photos: @sssssssoyul’ @wg_lim/Instagram; @Bada0228/Twitter

S.E.S.’ Eugene has similar bridal fashion taste to Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson. Photo: @Bada0228/Twitter

Hyerim’s customised wedding shoes. Photo: @wg_lim/Instagram

Crayon Pop’s Soyul on her big day. Photo: @ssssssssoyul/Instagram

Wonder Girls leader Sunye married missionary James Park in 2013. Photo: JYP Entertainment

Sunye wore three designs by Lee Myung Soon Wedding Dress. Photo: @jypnation/Twitter

Bada of girl group S.E.S. (centre), joined by her bandmates on her wedding day. Photo: @bada0228/Instagram

7 of K-drama’s highest-paid stars in 2021 – earnings, ranked: from Now, We Are Breaking Up’s Song Hye-kyo, to One Ordinary Day star Kim Soo-hyun and Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae

Lee Jung-jae, Song Hye-kyo, Kim Soo-hyun, Jun Ji-hyun and Lee Young-ae are among this year’s top-paid K-drama actors. Photos: Gucci; @kyo1122, @soohyun_k216, @thehistoryofwhoo_official/Instagram; Alexander McQueen

Kim Soo-hyun earned about US$423,000 per episode for his latest drama One Ordinary Day. Photo: @soohyun_k216/Instagram

South Korean actor Song Joong-ki arrives to attend the Blue Dragon Awards in Seoul, South Korea, on November 26. Photo: AP 

Fendi brand ambassador Song Hye-kyo earned about US$170,000 per episode for Now, We Are Breaking Up. Photo: @kyo1122/Instagram

Jun Ji-hyun is among highest-paid actresses in South Korea, raking in US$170,000 per episode for Jirisan. Photo: @junjihyun_81/Instagram

Actor Lee Jung-jae attends a special event for the television series Squid Game in Los Angeles, California, on November 8. Photo: Reuters 

Actress Lee Young-ae stars in Netflix’s Inspector Koo. Photo: @thehistoryofwhoo_official/Instagram

Go Hyun-jung earned about US$1.4 million for starring in Reflection of You. Photo: @iokcompany/Instagram

The 10 top breakout K-drama actresses of 2021, from Jung Ho-yeon of Netflix’s Squid Game – of course – to My Name and Nevertheless’ Han So-hee and Vincenzo’s Jeon Yeo-bin

Jeon Yeo-bin, Jung Ho-yeon and Han So-hee are just a few of this year’s breakout K-drama actresses. Photos: @jeon.yeobeen, @xeesoxee, @j.estinabag_official/Instagram; AFP,

Jung Ho-yeon rose to fame overnight from her first ever acting gig. Photo: @hoooooyeony/Instagram

Jung Ho-yeon in Squid Game. Photo: Netflix

Han So-hee rose to stardom thanks to Nevertheless and My Name. Photo: @xeesoxee/Instagram

Han So-hee in a still from My Name. Photo: Handout

Jeon Yeo-bin starred in the hit drama Vincenzo. Photo: @jeon.yeobeen/Instagram

Jeon Yeo-bin in Vincenzo. Photo: TVN

Han Ji-hyun started off as a model. Photo: @hanjiji54/Instagram

Han Ji-hyun in The Penthouse. Photo: @hanjiji54/Instagram

Shin Hye-sun starred in Mr. Queen. Photo: @shinhs831/Instagram

Shin Hye-sun in Mr. Queen. Photo: TVN

Go Min-si has starred in a number of popular K-dramas. Photo: @gomisi/Instagram

Choi Sung-eun started out as a theatre actress. Photo: @acefactory.official/Instagram

Park Ju-hyun debuted in 2019. Photo: @charmgirl_1005/Instagram

Lee Ho-jung stole the scene of Nevertheless. Photo: @holly608/Instagram

Lee Ho-jung in Nevertheless. Photo: @holly608/Instagram

Yoon Seo-ah impressed the audience with her performance in Nevertheless. Photo: @yoonseoah_/Instagram

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‘Queen of K-pop’ Boa kicked off 2022 with new K-pop supergroup GOT the Beat, while Stray Kids’ dancer Lee Know is also set to have a remarkable year
Yoo Ah-in will star in three Netflix films – The Match, Seoul Vibe, and High Five – while new girl group Viviz already sold out its new merchandise this year



Idols like Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha’s Kim Seon-ho, Hellbound’s Yoo Ah-in and Twice’s Dahyun were all born in the year of the tiger – so what’s in store for them this year?
