K-POP Idols Celebrating Birthdays in January Receive Lavish Celebrations from Fans

January is a special month for K-POP fans because idols representing various generations (such as aespa, BLACKPINK, EXO, GOT7, NMIXX, ILLIT, and SEVENTEEN) have birthdays during this time. K-POP fans celebrate their favorite idols’ birthdays through various methods, from creating hashtag trends to launching fan projects. Winter of aespa has her birthday on January 1, the first day of the new year. Notably, Winter was born in 2001 and possesses a unique birthdate of 01/01/01. She celebrated her birthday at midnight on New Year’s Eve, receiving greetings from her fans. Jisoo of BLACKPINK was born on January 3 and is 31 years old, having been born in 1995. She received warm congratulations from band members Lisa, Rosé, and Jennie, as well as from BLINKs worldwide. JAY B of GOT7 celebrated his 32nd birthday on January 6, 2026. Fans around the world joined together to honor his birthday through fan projects such as donation campaigns and café events. D.O. of EXO marked his 33rd birthday on January 12. In addition to his idol activities, he also works as an actor, and he celebrated his birthday by holding a special livestream with his fans. Kai of EXO had his birthday on January 14. Recognized as one of the most talented dancers in the industry, Kai, like D.O., held a special livestream with his fans and shared cute photos with band members. Jennie of BLACKPINK celebrated her 30th birthday on January 16. Her birthday, which earned her the nickname “IT girl of K-POP,” became a major topic among fans. Additionally, Seulyun of NMIXX, Yuna of ILLIT, and Seungkwan of SEVENTEEN also have birthdays in January and are receiving grand celebrations from their respective fans. The active culture of celebrating idols’ birthdays by K-POP fans is regarded as a prime example of the strong bond between idols and their supporters.