Do all Koreans have 2 names?

For Koreans, it just looks normal for a given name to have two syllables. So even in case of a given name that do not follow the dollimja system, Koreans tend to name their children with two syllables. Yet even Korean people with purely Korean names tend to have two-syllable first names.

Do a lot of Koreans have the same name?

About 20 percent of South Korea’s population of 49.3 million (2015 est.) has the family name Kim. That’s about 10 million people. Lee is the second most common name, and Park (or Pak) is the third. All told, about 45 percent of Koreans have one of these three names!

Is Yoongi part of the royal family?

According to Pinkvilla, Suga, real name Min Yoongi, is a member of the Yeoheung Min Clan, a very powerful clan Clan during Joseon dynasty. The article states that during a V-Live, Suga confirmed the fact, adding that his family belonged to a high ranking within the clan.

Is it bad to marry someone with the same last name in Korea?

Actually, although same-name marriages are frowned upon, it is same-clan marriages that are legally banned, and it is possible to have the same name, like Kim, but be from a different clan or village.

Do they have tampons in Korea?

Tampons are available in Korea and can be found in supermarkets and well-stocked convenience stores. However, compared to the variety of pads available, the tampon corner will be lacking. For light (라이트) or super plus (슈퍼 플러스) tampons, you will have to look for an exported brand at Homeplus of Costco.

Why do so many Korean names start with Kim?

Because family names such as Lee and Kim were among those used by royalty in ancient Korea, they were preferred by provincial elites and, later, by commoners when plumping for a last name. (Many Korean surnames are formed from a single Chinese character.)

Is Min Yoongi royal blood?

The article also mentions that Suga confirmed his royal lineage during a V Live broadcast, adding that his family belongs to a high rank in the Yeoheung Min Clan. According to Business Times, Suga has at least four ancestral grandmothers who were empresses or queens that ruled over Korea.