If you are a Kpopmap reader, you would've noticed an ongoing weekly series called "Boy Crush" that gets to know the male K-Pop idols and Korean actors in the Korean industry that many admire and have a crush on.
A 'boy crush' is the term we have come up with for the men in K-Pop and K-Dramas that we have a crush on based on anything from their style, talent, personality, overall vibe, etc. We explore more about the most crushable boys in the Korean industry and all of their incredible achievements.
Here are the male K-Pop idols that we have featured in our series so far. They each have their own charm and different auras, but will make you crush on them for sure! If you want to know more about what makes them so charming, make sure to read their individual articles.
Note: This is not a ranking. This list is in order of the series. After the first article, the order was determined by a poll within each article. The series is still ongoing so keep an eye out for updates on this list.
1. ATEEZ's HongJoong
Charming points you should read about: willingness to experiment on stage, a leader who makes members shine, expressive style, social awareness, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: ATEEZ's HongJoong Always Proves That He Was Born To Be On Stage And In Our HeartsKPOP STORIES Mar 14, 2022
2. PENTAGON's WooSeok
Charming points you should read about: talented songwriter, duality prince, math genius, artistic aesthetic, and more.
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3. Eric Nam
Charming points you should read about: honey vocals, good-natured, hilarious sense of humor, heartwarming smile, and more.
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4. BTS' J-Hope
Charming points you should read about: grooviest rapper, fluid dance lines, hardworking perfectionist, our hope, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: BTS' J-Hope Is More Than Just Our 'Hope', He's The Ultimate Crush TooKPOP STORIES Apr 4, 2022
5. ONEUS' SeoHo
Charming points you should read about: warm vocal tone, a living meme, muscular squirrel, adorable smile, and more.
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6. BTOB's SungJae
Charming points you should read about: industry all-rounder, fireplace cozy vocals, chaotic maknae (in the best way), animal lover, and more.
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7. AB6IX's Lee DaeHwi
Charming points you should read about: shining center, multitalented, advocate for being yourself, synonymous cuteness, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: When It Comes To Overflowing Adorable Charm And Multitalent, AB6IX's Lee DaeHwi Has Definitely Got It CoveredKPOP STORIES Apr 25, 2022
8. ASTRO's MJ
Charming points you should read about: trot idol, happy virus, mood maker energy, beautiful hands, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: We Can't Get Enough Of ASTRO's MJ And His Endearing Sunshine EnergyKPOP STORIES May 2, 2022
9. WOODZ
Charming points you should read about: full package artist, Matryoshka-doll-like charm, wide musical range, social butterfly, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: The Immeasurable Talent That Is WOODZ, Why He Deserves All Of The Recognition And MoreKPOP STORIES May 9, 2022
10. THE BOYZ's Q
Charming points you should read about: cover dance genius, calming voice, biting squirrel, horror character stan, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Here's Why THE BOYZ Q's Hypnotic Energy Will Make You Fall For Him Each TimeKPOP STORIES May 16, 2022
11. UP10TION's Lee JinHyuk
Charming points you should read about: leadership skills, selfless attitude, own dance color, witty sense of humor, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: It's Impossible Not To Fall For UP10TION Lee JinHyuk's Charms, Here's The ProofKPOP STORIES May 23, 2022
12. Nam JooHyuk
Charming points you should read about: representative heartthrob, broad shoulders, dog lover, boyish face but mature attitude, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Nam JooHyuk Is The Ultimate Heartthrob That We Have The Biggest Crush OnKDRAMA STORIES May 30, 2022
13. ASTRO's Cha EunWoo
Charming points you should read about: idol actor breaking stigmas, handsome synonymous, league of his own, down-to-earth, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: We Looked Up 'Boy Crush' In The Dictionary And Found ASTRO's Cha EunWoo As The DefinitionKPOP STORIES Jun 6, 2022
14. ENHYPEN's Sunoo
Charming points you should read about: great perseverance, distinctive voice, adorable personified, selfie king, and more.
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15. Lee MinHo
Charming points you should read about: jogakminam, Hallyu rep, sentimental, cutest goofy person, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Lee MinHo, The Darling Legendary Icon Of The Industry And Our HeartsKDRAMA STORIES Jun 20, 2022
16. MIRAE's Son DongPyo
Charming points you should read about: attracts love, true all-rounder, plot-twist-like charm, ultimate drama king, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: MIRAE's Son DongPyo And All The Ways That He Steals The Scene With His Limitless CharmKPOP STORIES Jun 27, 2022
17. Kang Daniel
Charming points you should read about: great stage dominance, Prince Apeach, CEO of own agency, lethal dose of magnetism, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Kang Daniel, The Man Who Makes Us Want To Lead A 'Parade' In Honor Of His PerfectionKPOP STORIES Jul 4, 2022
18. Park BoGum
Charming points you should read about: natural-born star power, all-rounder charm, boyfriend material, Bambi, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Park BoGum Unlocks New Adoration From Us Each Time With His All-Rounder CharmKDRAMA STORIES Jul 11, 2022
19. Stray Kids' Bang Chan
Charming points you should read about: selfless, leads by example, heartwarming-dol, family-like bond with fans, and more.
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20. MONSTA X's KiHyun
Charming points you should read about: Midas touch, booming clear and refreshing voice, whisker dimples, home, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: MONSTA X's KiHyun Has The Midas Touch Thanks To His Golden Vocals And PersonalityKPOP STORIES Jul 25, 2022
21. ASTRO's JinJin
Charming points you should read about: unmistakable force charisma, diversity in dance, mother-like warmth, deep thinker, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Here's Why ASTRO's JinJin Is The Talented Human Gift That Keeps On GivingKPOP STORIES Aug 1, 2022
22. DAY6's Young K
Charming points you should read about: always his best self, strong work ethic, instrumental capabilities, industry ace, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Get To Know DAY6's Young K Who Is Versatility-Personified With Endless CharmKPOP STORIES Aug 8, 2022
23. Lee DoHyun
Charming points you should read about: acting genius, addictive voice quality, experienced dancer, high sense of filial duty, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Acting Genius Lee DoHyun Always Leaves Us In Awe Of His Talent And CharmKDRAMA STORIES Aug 15, 2022
24. GOT7's Jay B
Charming points you should read about: honey-like voice, deeper understanding of music, force to be reckoned with, effortlessly handsome, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: GOT7's Jay B, The Top-Tier Artist And Anchor That Holds Down The Love And Admiration We All Have For HimKPOP STORIES Aug 22, 2022
25. Park SeoHam
Charming points you should read about: soothing voice quality, elongated charm, actor biaswrecker, fond of film photography, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Rising Actor Park SeoHam And His Well-Deserved Admiration For His Multitude Of TalentsKDRAMA STORIES Aug 29, 2022
26. Hwang InYoup
Charming points you should read about: everyone's heartthrob, next-level all-rounder, solid attitude towards life, quite sentimental, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Get To Know 'Everyone's Heartthrob' Hwang InYoup And His Never-Ending AppealKDRAMA STORIES Sep 5, 2022
27. BAE173's HanGyul
Charming points you should read about: undeniable charm, mood maker, adorable aegyo, visuals like fine wine, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: BAE173's Lee HanGyul Is Walking Talent And Destined To Be An Industry LegendKPOP STORIES Sep 12, 2022
28. Kang TaeOh
Charming points you should read about: gifted character interpretation, authentic facial expressions, rugged charm, down-to-earth, and more.
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29. BTS' JungKook
Charming points you should read about: golden maknae, triple threat talent, powerful live vocals, powerful but graceful stage precision, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: BTS' JungKook, From Triple Threat To Our Golden Crush And Everything In BetweenKPOP STORIES Sep 26, 2022
30. A.C.E's Jun
Charming points you should read about: crystal clear melodies, rhythm is his middle name, respects values of everyone, golden personality, and more.
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31. GOT7's JinYoung
Charming points you should read about: inspiration to fans, voice ages like fine wine, innate sense of groove, storytelling eyes, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: GOT7's JinYoung Is The Definition Of Dreamy With His Abundance Of TalentKPOP STORIES Oct 10, 2022
32. Park HyungSik
Charming points you should read about: fresh vocal tone, pioneer idol actor, puppy-like quality, human vitamin-like quality, and more.
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33. ASTRO's MoonBin
Charming points you should read about: ever-adorable, artist who commands the stage, kryptonite of AROHA, master of what he puts his mind to, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: ASTRO's MoonBin Is The Definition Of 'Best Boy Energy' And Here's WhyKPOP STORIES Oct 24, 2022
34. Stray Kids' HyunJin
Charming points you should read about: destined to be legendary, the moment, beautiful dance silhouette, mature mindset, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Stray Kids' HyunJin, The Precious Entity Both On Stage And In Our HeartsKPOP STORIES Oct 31, 2022
35. WEi's Kim DongHan
Charming points you should read about: star potential has no limit, close-up master, double charm, might wreck your bias, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: WEi's Kim DongHan, A Diligent Star Who Deserves More Spotlight To Highlight His Well-Rounded TalentKPOP STORIES Nov 7, 2022
36. SF9's RoWoon
Charming points you should read about: sophisticated vocals, graceful stage presence, walking charisma, in-demand idol actor, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: The Breathtaking Walking Charisma That Is SF9's RoWoon And His All-Rounder CharmKPOP STORIES Nov 14, 2022
37. P1Harmony's KeeHo
Charming points you should read about: special affinity for soulful R&B singing, 'moodmaker' is an understatement, king of banter, advocate for self-love, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Get To Know P1Harmony's KeeHo With His Voice More Comforting Than The Sound Of The OceanKPOP STORIES Nov 21, 2022
38. Lee JaeWook
Charming points you should read about: Hallyu heartthrob, natural affinity to spotlight, main character in our hearts, Adonis-like visuals, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: All About Lee JaeWook, The Adonis-like Hallyu Heartthrob Who Will Takeover Your HeartKDRAMA STORIES Nov 28, 2022
39. Ha SungWoon
Charming points you should read about: vocal ace status, perseverant personality, social butterfly, comparable to a ray of sunshine, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Ha SungWoon, The K-Pop Soloist With Unrivaled Vocals And Sunshine-Like EnergyKPOP STORIES Dec 5, 2022
40. Byeon WooSeok
Charming points you should read about: model-turned-actor, visuals chiseled out of the finest materials, Mr. Long Legs, golden philosophy on life, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Byeon WooSeok, The Heartthrob Actor Who Is Not Only Rising To Fame But Rising In Our Hearts TooKDRAMA STORIES Dec 12, 2022
41. Seo InGuk
Charming points you should read about: K-Drama household name, soft vocal air, not scared to take on a challenge, most charming eye smile, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Seo InGuk Sets The Standard As An Irresistible Talent Both Onscreen And OnstageKDRAMA STORIES Dec 19, 2022
42. Kim HyunJoong
Charming points you should read about: a deep-rooted passion for the arts, immersion into characters, easygoing personality, maintains a positive attitude about life, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Find Out More About Hallyu Star Kim HyunJoong And What He Means To His Fandom HeneciaKPOP STORIES Dec 26, 2022
43. Song Kang
Charming points you should read about: K-Drama heartthrob, bright and pure energy, loves taking care of others, one of the top visuals among Korean actors, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Get To Know Song Kang, The Actor Who Seems Like He Walked Straight Out Of A ManhwaKDRAMA STORIES Jan 2, 2023
44. Lee JunYoung
Charming points you should read about: ever-growing spectrum of talent, emits passion on the dancefloor, holistically good person, art personified, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Lee JunYoung Is The Blueprint Of A Successful Idol Actor Who No One Can ResistKDRAMA STORIES Jan 10, 2023
45. ASTRO's Yoon SanHa
Charming points you should read about: the voice that keeps on giving, actor/MC persona is extra dependable, Ddana language, Beagle King, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: ASTRO's Yoon SanHa Is A Hidden Gem Enclasped Deep In The Treasure Chest Of AROHA's Fondest MemoriesKPOP STORIES Jan 23, 2023
46. SEVENTEEN's MinGyu
Charming points you should read about: elegant stage presence, puppy-like duality to his rugged charm, optimistic realist, well-balanced person, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: SEVENTEEN's MinGyu Is The Perfect Catch For Fans With His Elegant Visuals And Heartwarming AuraKPOP STORIES Feb 7, 2023
47. Kim SeonHo
Charming points you should read about: personality shines in the spotlight, not afraid to be vulnerable, trademark smile, adorable dimples, and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Kim SeonHo, The Actor Who Brings On The Charm No Matter If He Is Onstage Or Onscreen And Why You Should Seonhohada HimKDRAMA STORIES Feb 20, 2023
48. Stray Kids' Lee Know
Charming points you should read about: knows his fans' hearts, is one of the aces of Stray Kids, is incredibly generous, 'the dancing sculpture', and more.
Read all about him here:
Boy Crush: Stray Kids' Lee Know Aka 'The Dancing Gem' And Everything We Love About HimKPOP STORIES Mar 6, 2023
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The "Boy Crush" series is posted every second Monday. Make sure to stay tuned to this list and to the series for future articles.
Make sure to vote for which celebrity (male K-Pop idol or actor) you want to see next in the poll at the bottom of the latest feature. You can also leave suggestions in the comment section below or on each article of who you want to see featured next.
Note: SEVENTEEN's DK, THE BOYZ's HyunJae, THE BOYZ's JuYeon, and Stray Kids' Felix have already been requested to be featured in the series and we will make sure to feature them soon!
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