10 hottest K-pop male idols of all time: BTS’ V, EXO’s Kai and more

BTS’ V and RM, EXO’s Kai, SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu and many more are some of the hottest K-pop male idols in the industry. Here is a look.

Published on Jan 23, 2024  |  05:00 PM IST |  1.1M
BTS' V, EXO's Kai, SEVENTEEN's Mingyu: BIGHIT MUSIC, SM Entertainment, PLEDIS Entertainment
BTS' V, EXO's Kai, SEVENTEEN's Mingyu: BIGHIT MUSIC, SM Entertainment, PLEDIS Entertainment

BTS’ V, Jungkook and RM, EXO’s Kai, SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu, and ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo have captured fans’ hearts not just with their good looks but also with their tremendous talents. From good vocals, and meaningful raps to powerful dancing; there is nothing that these hottest K-pop male idols lack. They have the beauty and the skills and talents. These idols have showcased their abilities again and again. Here is a look at the hottest male K-pop idols of South Korea. 

Hottest K-pop male idols: From BTS’ V to EXO’s Kai and more

  • BTS’ RM

BTS member RM is currently serving in the military. The idol made waves when he posted pictures of him working out. His stature makes clothes hang on him well and he looks impeccable in whatever he wears. The leader of BTS released his first album as a soloist, Indigo, in December 2022. The album is a representation of his life and feelings from his late 20s. 


  • EXO’s Kai

Kai made his debut as a soloist in November 2020 with the EP Kai which included the title track Mmmh. The dance is known for his seductive moves which look simple but are difficult to pull off. His performance video with the backup dancers went viral. His 2023 release Rover became a sensation because of its catchy choreography.


  • BTS’ V

BTS’ V is well known for his unreal look. V’s debut album Layover was released on September 8 and features five tracks and an additional piano version of Slow Dancing as a bonus. Not only does he have good looks and talent, but he is also known for his charming and attractive personality. V is currently serving in the military. 

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  • SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu

SEVENTEEN's Mingyu is known for having model-like visuals. The idol's fashion game is always on point. SEVENTEEN recently dropped their new reality show Nana Tour with Seventeen. The group and producer, Na Young Seok, explore Italy together in the series. They also released two successful albums FML and SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN in 2023. 

  • BTS’ Jungkook 

BTS' Jungkook released his debut album as a soloist GOLDEN on November 3. Standing Next to You was the title track of this all-English album. The song created a record and set a benchmark for the idol. Fans were in awe when the idol flashed his amazing moves and vocals with the new release. Jungkook is currently serving in the military. 

  • SHINee’s Taemin 

SHINee member Taemin made a banger comeback with the release of Guilty on October 30. This marked his return from the military and his first release in over two years. He also released the music video for the track. Taemin is known for his gender-neutral clothing and choreographies. His enchanting moves can win the hearts of anyone. 

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  • ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo 

Cha Eun Woo recently appeared in the latest romantic comedy-drama, A Good Day to Be a Dog. The drama is based on a webtoon and did well in terms of viewership and received a lot of attention. His next drama is Wonderful World which is a thriller. He has also worked on hits like True Beauty, Island and more. 

  • Monsta X’s Shownu 

Shownu is the leader of Monsta X and is well-known for his dancing skills. He made his debut in 2015 through the survival show No Mercy and was chosen for the final lineup of the group. He has proven his abilities in Hit the Stage. Shownu was also the judge for Street Women Fighter season 2. He was discharged from the military in April 2023. 

  • Stray Kids’ Hyunjin 

Stray Kids’ Hyunjin made his debut in 2017 through JYP Entertainment’s reality show and joined the group. The member has a smooth and attractive dance style. His performance videos have gone viral several times as not only is he a good dancer, but he also knows how to draw the crowd in. 

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  • TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s Yeonjun 

Yeonjun was considered to be a genius trainee as he was one of the best trainees of BIGHIT MUSIC. He is said to have been extraordinary in all categories including vocals, rap and dance. The group debuted in March 2019 and since has set several records for themselves and performed on various stages globally. 

Conclusion

BTS members, EXO members, SHINee members and many more K-pop male idols are full of capacity and strong points and along with that also have good looks. All male idols are multitalented and can easily make viewers fall for them with their skills and knack for good music. This list of hottest K-pop idols is not based on absolute truth about beauty and is just a rough compilation. In all honesty, all male K-pop idols deserve to be on the list of most attractive K-pop idols. 

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ALSO READ: 10 hottest K-pop girls of all time: BLACKPINK’s Jennie, Sunmi, more

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