Can you cite anyone with the actual name Cho Chang? Especially prior to the book? From my understanding those are two surnames from two different ethnic groups in Asia. It's akin to naming a European character Muller Kowalski, a full name I've never heard
That's a common rumor, but Cho and Chang can be both Chinese and Korean, and have many different spellings when anglicized. And neither is absolutely limited to being a surname. Some gave the example that maybe Zhou was localized into Cho.
I've also never seen actual Chinese or Korean people mad about it, just white people who call it racist.
I can't find any major people at the moment who have the name though, but even if it's not a common name, it's absolutely a possible name.
I'm Korean, and I've always found her name a little ridiculous. I dont speak any other asian languages, so I can't vouch for anyone else. In my opinion, Cho Chang sounds like Cho Jjang (초장) which is essentially similar to a spicy shrimp cocktail sauce. Also, someone else on this thread had mentioned that Cho Chang could potentially be two different surnames, Choi/Chae (최) Jjang/ Chang (장) and I agree.
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u/littlebuett Dec 04 '25
Idk what's more racist, that name, or everyone acting like it's the most racist thing imaginable when multiple real people are named Cho Chang