Meaning: "The Genius from the South"

• Nam (南): South (Korea)
• Joon (俊): Outstanding, Talented, Genius

*Prophetic: He truly became the genius leader representing South Korea to the world.

Meaning: "A Great Treasure"

• Seok (碩): Large, Great
• Jin (珍): Precious, Treasure, Pearl

*Named by his grandfather, hoping he would become a great treasure to the world. And he is our Worldwide Handsome!

Meaning: "Glossy Pearl that Grows Well"

• Yoon (玧): Reddish Pearl, Glossy
• Gi (其): That, If, To grow

*The name implies a life that shines quietly but beautifully, much like his dedication to music.

Meaning: "A Name that Spreads Far Like Tin"

• Ho (號): Call, Name, Sign
• Seok (錫): Tin, Copper, To Bestow

*Historically, having a name spread wide meant fame. He literally spread his name ("I'm your hope") to the entire globe.

Meaning: "Wisdom Reaching the Heavens"

• Ji (智): Wisdom, Intellect
• Min (旻): Sky, Heavens

*A name given by his grandfather. His wisdom and talent truly reached the highest sky (the top of the charts).

Meaning: "Prosperity and Success Everywhere"

• Tae (泰): Big, Calm, Peaceful
• Hyung (亨): Success, To go smoothly

*His name literally means "everything will go well and become big."

Meaning: "Pillar of the Nation"

• Jung (柾): Straight grain tree, Pillar
• Kook (國): Country, Nation

*His grandfather named him. He became not just the pillar of Korea, but a pillar of global pop culture.