4 5th Gen All-Rounder K-Pop Idols That You Should Keep An Eye On

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Most K-Pop idols have a specific position in their group such as vocalist, rapper, or dancer. While many idols tend to take up 1-2 positions, some of them are all-rounders who excel in all three aspects and are often regarded as the ace of the group by fans. Some of the most notable all-rounder K-Pop idols include BTS’ JungKook, NCT DREAM’s JiSung, and BLACKPINK’s Jennie. These idols are not only ‘stage geniuses’ who can sing, dance, and rap, but also possess stunning visuals and other skills such as music production, which make them capture the hearts of K-Pop fans globally. 

Same as the previous generations, 5th gen K-Pop idol groups are also full of talented all-rounders who are ready to take over the K-Pop world with their overflowing talents and charisma. Read on to discover 4 5th gen all-rounder K-Pop idols who slay in every aspects of performance that you should keep an eye on! 

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1. ZEROBASEONE’s Park GunWook

ZEROBASEONE’s Park GunWook drew lots of attention among K-Pop fans and impressed all the contestants and star masters during the Star Level Test in “Boys Planet” with his impressive physique and powerful dance by covering VERIVERY’s ‘G.B.T.B’ and SEVENTEEN’s ‘HOT’. In the later episodes, he also showcased his rap skills in ‘Tom Boy’ and ‘En Garde’. 

After GunWook debuted as a member of ZEROBASEONE, he took up the main dancer and main rapper positions of the group. His sharp and precise dance moves suit the powerful concept of ‘Crush’ perfectly, and the masculine charm he exudes while rapping in his deep, magnetic voice is just irresistible.

Apart from having strong dancing and rapping skills, GunWook is also an excellent vocalist, and his singing voice is softer and higher than when he sings or talks. GunWook showcased his vocalist side by performing DEAN’s ‘What 2 do’ in “STARRY CLUB”, and his sweet voice is truly soothing to listen to. One of the vocal star masters Im HanByul even said that his vocal skills improved a lot after listening to his cover! 


 

2. CLOSE YOUR EYES’ Jeon MinWook

CLOSE YOUR EYES’ leader Jeon MinWook already amassed a huge following before “PROJECT 7” was officially broadcast due to his captivating visual that resembles a mix of TXT’s YeonJun and ZEROBASEONE’s Kim JiWoong. But apart from his attractive appearance, what made him stand out from the other contestants was his outstanding rapping skills. In the “Zero Setting” competition round in “PROJECT 7”, MinWook covered SuperM’s ‘Jopping’, where he showcased his dynamic rap with precise delivery while dancing to the intense choreography. 

In the following rounds of the audition program, MinWook proved that he was also a main dancer material. He demonstrated his top-notch dancing skills by performing ‘Trigger’ during the “Original Match”. MinWook’s sharp and powerful dance accentuated the wild and sexy concept of the song and set all the fans’ hearts on fire! 

After debuting as a member of CLOSE YOUR EYES, MinWook became the main rapper of the group. However, he surprisingly took up vocal parts alongside rap lines in the debut song ‘All My Poetry’. MinWook’s soulful and soothing vocals bring out the dreamy vibes of the song and reveal a gentle side of him which is completely different from the tough image he showed in “PROJECT 7”. 


 

3. izna’s Ryu SaRang

izna’s Ryu SaRang already showed her all-rounder quality while competing in “I-LAND 2：N/α”. She was the only contestant who tried out main vocal, main rapper, and main dancer positions in the program. During the “Main Position Test”, SaRang competed in the all-rounder unit, where she showcased her sharp dance with on-point facial expressions and clean vocals in ‘4 Walls’ performance. 

SaRang joined izna by completing the audition program in 5th place, and she continues to take up the all-rounder position in the group. SaRang sings the high notes in the bridge of ‘IWALY’ (izna ver.), and she showcased her stable vocal in KCON Germany while performing this song live. 

Apart from being a skilful vocalist and dancer, SaRang is also a promising rapper. While practicing for ‘FAKE IT’ for the “Final Test” round of “I-LAND 2：N/α”, one of the producers VVN complimented SaRang’s rap tone, saying that it was very unique. Many fans also commented she slayed the rap lines despite only having a short part. SaRang later took up the rap part in izna’s debut title song ‘IZNA’, where she demonstrated her rhythmic and addictive rap tone with clear diction. 


 

4. BABYMONSTER’s Asa

BABYMONSTER’s Asa got accepted to YG Entertainment with her impressive hip-hop dance. Apart from having accumulated strong dancing skills from taking classes from the dance academy back in Japan, Asa is very hardworking and often strives for perfection during dance practices. YG dance trainer LeeJung also praised her dancing skills and proactive attitude, saying that she always asks questions during training, this enables her to pick up dancing skills quicker than her peers. 

Apart from possessing outstanding dancing skills, one of Asa’s most signature talents is her fast rap. Her ‘Godzilla’ cover during YG monthly evaluation went viral even before her debut, in which she slayed the challenging rap of the song. YG’s Chief Executive Producer Yang HyunSuk commented that the rhythm of Asa’s rap is very accurate. After debuting as a member of BABYMONSTER, Asa continued to showcase her jaw-dropping rapping skills. She took up the fast rap part in the group’s first song ‘Batter Up’, where she impressed the K-Pop fandom once again with her powerful rap. 

Despite being the main rapper of BABYMONSTER, Asa is also an excellent vocalist. She showcased her heavenly and emotional vocals in ‘Stuck In The Middle’, which gives out an exact opposite feeling compared to the wild and strong tone when she raps. Some fans said that Asa sings like an angel and raps like a monster, and this contrasting image is exactly the charming point of Asa! 


Which of the above idols is your favorite, and are there other 5th gen all-rounders you stan? Let us know in the comments below! 

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