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Meanings Behind K-Pop Group Names Revealed: BTS, Blackpink, EXO & More!

K-pop bands are continuing to take over the world and many fans, including us, have no problem with that.

However, some people might not know what their favorite bands’ names actually mean.

Many of the groups – including the mega popular BTS, Got7, NCT U, and the brand new Kep1er – have some deep meanings behind their band names.

Click inside to find out the meanings behind all your favorite K-pop band names…

Mark Tuan Opens Up About His Solo Debut Album, Got7's Reunion & Maintaining His Smile (Interview)

Mark Tuan has already had a remarkable career – and yet, he’s only just now formally making his solo debut.

The 28-year-old singer-songwriter, rapper and model, known simply as Mark to millions, has already spent much of the past decade shattering records and entertaining audiences worldwide as a member of the wildly talented, hugely successful South Korean boy band, Got7.

Being in the spotlight on a global level has come with some unique challenges along the way, including scrutiny regarding his physical appearance. As a result, practicing self-care is key to Mark‘s mental health and happiness.

Mark recently partnered with Spark Aligners, a clear, teeth aligning system, to tackle some of his insecurities regarding his smile as part of his overall self-care journey.

We spoke to Mark about the incredible comeback and legacy of Got7, his impending solo full-length debut album, finding peace in the public eye, and maintaining his smile.

Here’s what he had to say…

BTS, Blackpink, EXO & More K-Pop Bands: Find Out The Meanings Behind The Names

K-pop bands are currently taking over the world and many fans, including us, have no problem with that.

However, we do sometimes get stumped about what their band names actually mean.

Many of the bands – including the mega popular BTS, Got7, NCT U, and the brand new Kep1er – have some deep meanings behind their band names.

Click inside to find out the meanings behind all your favorite K-pop band names…

K-Pop's GOT7 to Leave JYP Entertainment

GOT7 is moving in a new direction.

All seven members of the South Korean boy band are parting ways with their longtime agency JYP Entertainment, Korean news outlet Dispatch reported Sunday (January 10).

“The GOT7 members are very close. They agreed on staying together, but they disagreed on the choice of their agency. After multiple discussions with the company, they decided to part ways,” a source from the report says, via Soompi.

The 35th Golden Disc Awards will reportedly be GOT7’s last activity as a group.

Member Jinyoung had finished his final discussions to sign with the actor agency BH Entertainment, while Yugyeom had meetings at AOMG. Sublime Artist Agency confirmed they are in talks with Youngjae about a possible contract. JB is reportedly receiving offers from a famous hip hop label to become a solo artist, while Jackson will reportedly continue activities under his own label, Team Wang. BamBam will reportedly balance his activities in Thailand and Korea, and is in talks to sign with MakeUs Entertainment.

According to the report, Mark will return to his hometown of Los Angeles to be with family and start a YouTube channel.

“The members care a lot about GOT7. Though they will each promote separately, they agreed to make time when GOT7 reunites,” a source shared in the report.

“We can not confirm which [agencies] each member is in contact with. We will inform you once our position regarding GOT7’s contract renewal is ready,” JYP said in a statement.

The group all shared the same selfie together on social media as well.

“The past 7 years have been the best years of my life. Nothing is coming to an end, just the beginning. The seven of us are going to continue to bring you guys the best version of us till the end. #GOT7FOREVER,” Mark wrote.

Find out which K-pop stars are the most followed on Instagram.

K-Pop Star Mark Tuan of GOT7 Donates $7,000 to George Floyd Memorial Fund

GOT7‘s Mark Tuan is helping out.

The 26-year-old member of the South Korean boy band made a donation of $7,000 to the official George Floyd Memorial Fund on Sunday (May 31).

Mark shared the news of the donation to the fund with a screenshot on his Twitter account that day.

“Stay strong, stay safe,” he captioned the post, along with a link to resources for helping out with the Black Lives Matter protests around the nation following George‘s murder in Minneapolis, Minn.

George‘s brother recently spoke out about the phone call he received from President Donald Trump, and how he was treated during that conversation. Find out what he said…

Mark‘s bandmate JB recently got candid with his views about masculinity and femininity on the cover of this magazine.

GOT7's JB Gets Candid About His Views on Masculinity & Femininity

JB of GOT7 is on the digital cover of Allure‘s Beauty of K-Pop issue, out now.

Here’s what the 26-year-old Korean singer had to say…

On the contradictions between JB the K-pop star and Jaebeom the regular guy: “I’m usually the type to steer away from the typical ‘star’ character, but my job is to fulfill that. I contemplated a lot about, What should I do? What should I do? I came to think it would be interesting to show myself as a character. I am myself, but I’m expressing one side of it.”

On weaving together conventional representations of masculinity and femininity in his presentation: “[Rather] than thinking in two separate categories of masculine and feminine, I just express [the things that I like] in the way that feels like me. Of course, [my definitions] change from time to time.”

On how his views of masculinity and femininity have evolved: “When I was growing my hair out, at first, I thought I would look feminine. Then, I realized there’s no masculine or feminine way of doing things. And after trying it out, I felt like the look is just like me in my own style.”

On what prompted him to grow out his hair and wanting to provide alternate representations of what a male K-pop star can look like: “I wanted to get out of that box of K-pop style. When you look at pictures of other guys, they usually have the same [stereotypical], two-block hairstyle (K-pop’s take on an undercut). Because it’s part of our jobs as idols to look impressive, I wanted something different — a new look with more texture. This is my own way of expressing that.”

For more from JB, head to Allure.com.

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K-Pop Star Jackson Surprises Fans With Hot Shirtless Bottle Cap Challenge Video - Watch!

Jackson is looking so hot while completing the viral bottle cap challenge – and serving up a major shirtless surprise!

The 25-year-old GOT7 boy band member uploaded a video of himself attempting the viral challenge on Tuesday (July 16).

“I really can’t sleep yall…okay last one 🤣 Tell me if you feel the 🔮 alright close my eyes drop my phone 😴 #bottlecapchallenge #jacksonwang #王嘉爾 #잭슨 #blessed,” he captioned the post.

Watch Jackson attempt the bottle cap challenge inside…