Just like their male counterparts, these drama actresses opted to change their real names as they entered the Korean entertainment industry. Never knew that your fave leading lady actually had a different name given at birth? Well, you're not alone! Scroll down to know which Korean actresses use ~screen names~:

Son Ye Jin

Real name: Son Eon Jin

Choi Ji Woo

Real Name: Choi Mi Hyang

Jun Ji Hyun

Real name: Wang Ji Hyun

Suzy

Real name: Bae Su Ji

IU

Real name: Lee Ji Eun

Shin Min Ah

Real name: Yang Min A

Ha Ji Won

Real name: Jeon Hae Rim

Min Hyo Rin

Real name: Jung Eun Ran

This story originally appeared on Cosmo.ph.

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