Kim Woo-bin, "I didn't want to cause Kim Hyun-joong trouble"

Kim Woo-binbecame a Hallyu star after changing his name fromKim Hyun-joong.

Kim Woo-binranked 6th place in the tvN show "Name List 2015" on the list of people who became famous after changing their name.

"Friends 2", "The Technicians" and"The Heirs"actorKim Woo-bin's actual name isKim Hyun-joongjust like the actor and singer from the group SS501,Kim Hyun-joong.Kim Woo-binsaid he changed his name because he didn't want to causeKim Hyun-joongany confusion.

Actor turned modelKim Woo-binstarted becoming famous once he changed his name. He starred in "A Gentleman's Dignity" as soon as he changed his name and hit it off. He then became a lead actor in "School 2013". He then became a Hallyu star after starring in"The Heirs"and "Friends 2" continuously.

Kim Woo-binsaid, "I appreciate the love everyone has given me" during his speech at the end of year awards. He models for more than 10 brands and advertisements in the country alone.

A name scholar said, "The nameKim Hyun-joongis skilled but not enough. Woo-bin is much more active. He'll become even greater with more encouragement".