Over 30 Different Foreign K-Pop Idols Debuted In 2021

Years ago, it was pretty uncommon to see non-Korean K-Pop idols in the industry. While it still isn’t extremely common, it does seem to be less unusual than it used to be, with popular foreign K-Pop artists like Lisa, BamBam, TWICE‘s Japanese members and Tzuyu, and many more paving the way for new non-Korean artists! In 2021, newly debuting groups included over 30 different foreign idols that are taking their chance to shine in the K-Pop industry. Here are those rookie idols!

1. Leo (T1419)

Leo is a Japanese member of T1419! He was born on October 8, 2002, and is a rapper of the group.

2. Zero (T1419)

Zero is a Japanese member of T1419! He was born on January 20, 2003, and is the vocalist, rapper, dancer, and visual of the group.

3. Kairi (T1419)

Kairi is a Japanese member of T1419! He was born on February 24, 2003, and is the vocalist and dancer of the group.

4. Kio (T1419)

Kio is a Japanese member of T1419! He was born on November 25, 2004, and is the rapper, vocalist, and maknae of the group.

5. Kelly (TRI.BE)

Kelly is a Taiwanese member of TRI.BE! She was born on January 16, 2002, and is the visual and sub-vocalist of the group.

6. Jia (TRI.BE)

Jia is a Taiwanese member of TRI.BE! She was born on July 30, 2005, and is the sub-vocalist of the group.

7. Mire (TRI.BE)

Mire is a Japanese member of TRI.BE! She was born on March 26, 2006, and is the main dancer, sub-vocalist, and maknae of the group.

8. Keita (Ciipher)

Keita is a Japanese member of Ciipher! He was born on July 4th, 2001, and is the rapper and lead dancer of the group.

9. Yuki (PURPLE KISS)

Yuki is a Japanese member of PURPLE KISS! She was born on November 6, 2002, and is the main rapper, lead dancer, and vocalist of the group.

10. Lien (MIRAE)

Lien is a Japanese member of MIRAE! He was born on March 11, 1998, and is the main vocalist of the group.

11. Mayna (HOT ISSUE)

Mayna is a Chinese member of HOT ISSUE! She was born on May 12, 2000, and is the dancer, rapper, and vocalist of the group.

12. Hina (LIGHTSUM)

Hina is a Japanese member of LIGHTSUM! She was born on April 7, 2003, and is the sub-vocalist of the group.

13. Miyu (PoshGirls)

Miyu is a Japanese member of PoshGirls! She was born on February 12, 1994, and has no defined position in the group.

14. Riona (PoshGirls)

Riona is a Japanese member of PoshGirls! She was born on July 28, 1995, and has no defined position in the group.

15. Niina (PoshGirls)

Niina is a Japanese member of PoshGirls! She was born on June 3, 1999, and has no defined position in the group.

16. Tsugumi (PoshGirls)

Tsugumi is a Japanese member of PoshGirls! She was born on June 15, 2000, and has no defined position in the group.

17. Kan (Megamax)

Kan is a Mongolian member of Megamax! He was born on January 1, 1999, and is a vocalist of the group.

18. Rina (Beauty Box)

Rina is a Japanese member of Beauty Box! She was born on October 4, 1998, and is the vocalist and rapper of the group.

19. Ahn (Beauty Box)

Ahn is a Vietnamese member of Beauty Box! She was born on August 5, 1999, and is the vocalist and rapper of the group.

20. Sara (Beauty Box)

Sara is a Japanese member of Beauty Box! She was born on October 22, 2002, and is the visual, vocalist, and rapper of the group.

21. Jerin (Beauty Box)

Jerin is a Thai member of Beauty Box! She was born on July 17, 2005, and is the vocalist, rapper, and maknae of the group.

22. Fumiya (NIK)

Fumiya is a Japanese member of NIK! He was born on August 21st, 1996, and is the rapper and lead dancer of the group.

23. Ryuta (NIK)

Ryuta is a Japanese member of NIK! He was born on July 23rd, 1996, and is the vocalist of the group.

24. Ryo (NIK)

Ryo is a Japanese member of NIK! He was born on July 15th, 1997, and is the rapper of the group.

25. Taichi (NIK)

Taichi is a Japanese member of NIK! He was born on July 27th, 1998, and is the main rapper of the group.

26. Hinata (NIK)

Hinata is a Japanese member of NIK! He was born on March 25th, 2000, and is the vocalist and maknae of the group.

27. Yoona (bugAboo)

Yoona is a Japanese member of bugAboo! She was born on October 13, 2000, and is the vocalist and visual of the group.

28. Rainie (bugAboo)

Rainie is a Taiwanese member of bugAboo! She was born on November 16, 2000, and is the lead vocalist of the group.

29. Tsuki (Billlie)

Tsuki is a Japanese member of Billlie! She was born on September 21st, 2002, and is the main dancer and sub-vocalist of the group.

30. Haruna (Billlie)

Haruna is a Japanese member of Billlie! She was born on January 30, 2006, and is the sub-vocalist, sub-dancer, and maknae of the group.

31. Rei (IVE)

Rei is a Japanese member of IVE! She was born on February 3, 2004, and is the rapper and vocalist of the group.