Min-jun
| Min-jun | |
| Hangul | 민준 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 敏俊, 旼君, and others |
| Revised Romanization | Min-jun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Min-jun |
Min-jun, also spelled Min-joon, is a Korean unisex given name. It became the most popular name for baby boys in South Korea in 2004, and held that position up through 2008. In 2008, a total of 2,641 baby boys were given this name.[1] In addition, in 2010 it was also the most popular new name for adult men changing their names: there were 552 men who changed their names to Min-jun, especially from names which they felt were too old-fashioned.[2]
People with this name include:
- Kim Min-joon (born 1976), South Korean actor and DJ
- Jun. K (born 1988), civil name Kim Min-jun, South Korean male singer, lead vocalist of boy band 2PM
Fictional characters with this name include:
- Min-jun, in 2006 South Korean film Seducing Mr. Perfect
- Do Min-joon, in 2013-2014 South Korean film My Love from the Star
See also
References
- ↑ 이진희 (Yi Jin-hui) (2009-01-28). "너도 민준이니… 어! 또 서연이야". Hankook Ilbo. Retrieved 2012-10-27.
- ↑ "One in 60 Koreans Want to Change Their Names". The Chosun Ilbo. 2010-03-22. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
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