These K-Pop group names may sound fine in English, but when you learn their true meaning in Korean, they are actually quite strange! Whether they have a crazy meaning or simply sound weird, netizens picked these idol groups as the 9 groups with the most shocking names. Check them out below!
1. SONAMOO
In Korean, SONAMOO means “pine tree,” making it a unique choice.
2. MEOVV
Pronounced like “meow,” MEOVV is an acronym for “My Eyes Open VVide” (pronounced with a W).
3. UDTT
UDTT stands for “Woodang-Tangtang Sonyeodan,” which combines the sound of clatter with “girlscouts.”
4. Gugudan
Gugudan actually means “multiplication table” in Korean!
5. K-MUCH
K-MUCH’s Korean name is “Gamulchi,” which means “snakehead mullet.”
6. Year 7 Class 1
Some consider Year 7 Class 1 a questionable name for a group whose members are not even close to that age range.
7. BTS
BTS stands for “Bangtan Sonyeondan,” which means “Bulletproof Boyscouts.”
8. DBSK
DBSK is an abbreviation for the group’s Korean name Dong Bang Shin Ki, which translates to “Rising Gods of the East.”
9. VERIVERY
VERIVERY is a combination of the Latin word “VERI” (Truth) and the English word “VERY.” “VERI” also stands for Various, Energetic, Real and Innovation.
