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        Boy Crush: ASTRO's Yoon SanHa Is A Hidden Gem Enclasped Deep In The Treasure Chest Of AROHA's Fondest Memories

        Welcome to the forty-fifth article of our weekly series "Boy Crush"! This week's boy crush is ASTRO's Yoon SanHa.

        Kay Sesoko, Kpopmap Editor
        6 min to read  ·  Published : Jan 23, 2023 · Updated : Feb 13, 2023
        Boy Crush: ASTRO's Yoon SanHa Is A Hidden Gem Enclasped Deep In The Treasure Chest Of AROHA's Fondest Memories

        Arcade Pang

        ASTRO's Yoon SanHa is famous as a member of the ever-evolving boy group ASTRO. The group is best known for having members who are all individually multitalented and then come together to create the best synergy. Their chemistry is unmatched as a group. They are the pride and joy of AROHA (their fandom).

        Yoon SanHa is best known in the group as the youngest member with an adorable persona. On top of his lovable personality, Yoon SanHa is one of the most inspirational idols considering how much he has achieved at such a young age. He has a multitude of talents and charms that deserve to be highlighted.

        But what makes Yoon SanHa a 'boy crush'? Is it one of the factors we've mentioned above? Or is it another charm that we have yet to unlock? Let's find out today.

        In Kpopmap, we define our boy crushes based on anything from their style, talent, personality, overall vibe, etc. This series appreciates the men in K-Pop and K-Dramas that we have a crush on and helps readers discover more of the most crushable boys in the Korean entertainment industry. We look at basic information about them, their career and achievements, their personalities, and more.

        Welcome to the forty-fifth article of our series "Boy Crush"!

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        Important notice: the vote only decides who will be featured in the following article. Everyone in the poll will be featured in the series eventually. Suggestions will also be gradually added each week.

        As of today (Jan. 23, 2023), "Boy Crush" will become a bi-weekly series and an article will be posted every two weeks. 

        Back to this week's feature!

        Let's get to know our boy crush, Yoon SanHa!

        Boy Crush: ASTRO's Yoon SanHa Is A Hidden Gem Enclasped Deep In The Treasure Chest Of AROHA's Fondest Memories

        Fantagio Entertainment

        If you're new to Yoon SanHa, here is some basic information about him. Yoon SanHa (hereafter referred to as SanHa) was born on March 21, 2000, and has had music in his fate since he was young. He was born into a musical family; his father had aspired to be a singer but was unable to make his dream come true. Hearing his father's dream, SanHa wanted to make his father's dream come true on his behalf.

        This led him to audition to join Fantagio and become a trainee. SanHa was quite young when he became a trainee. In fact, some of his core memories in middle school include how he always stood out because his hair was dyed blond among a sea of kids with black hair. He even graduated with his blond hair and his manager standing in the crowd.

        After a trainee period of about 3 years and a couple of months, he made his debut as part of ASTRO in 2016 at the tender age of 15. SanHa recalls how his passion and ambition grew after standing on stage as an ASTRO member. Let's take a look at how he has come to achieve those ambitions over the years.

        How can we describe his vocal color?

        Well, if we had to use one word... Unforgettable.

        If we had to use a sentence, "The voice that keeps on giving."

        And if we had to describe its essence, we'd probably speak about the way he naturally uses vibrato to accent his stable vocals. Not to mention that every time he sings, he cements his status as a power vocal.

        Check out his warm vocals below.

        You thought his talent ended there? Unfortunately, you are deeply mistaken. We could go on for days about all the things that he can do, but we'll try to contain ourselves.

        On top of his vocal talent, SanHa can also play the guitar. His skills are heavily influenced by his father and he has been playing the guitar since elementary school. He is famous for his soft guitar playing and accompanying covers.

        Here is his guitar cover of 'Hype Boy'. It's perfect to listen to on a day when you need a slice of comfort.

        SanHa's voice shows a different charm when he is acting or MCing. He shows a different side of himself when he is on stage as a musical actor or MC, or on screen in a drama. Just as he shows a reliable appearance as an idol, his actor/MC persona gives you an extra sense of dependability.

        SanHa has improved exponentially since his debut. If you ask any AROHA, they will tell you how much he has gained control over his dance style - especially considering his long limbs (which also add to his stunning elongated dance lines). Not only that but the passion that he exudes when dancing on stage is enough to put a smile on the face of anyone who watches. He pulls off any vibe/concept when it comes to dancing performances. Whether he is doing a vibrant concept with soft dance lines or bringing the heat with powerful dance moves and a lethal stage aura, he can do it all.

        His dance cover fancam of 'Psycho' is the perfect example.

        Warning: Be careful watching this video, you might cut yourself on the precision of his dance moves!

        Speaking of heat, SanHa made his sub-unit debut as part of MoonBin & SanHa in 2020. The duet has shown us a new perspective on SanHa's already potent duality. With each of their comebacks, SanHa has unlocked unexpected charm and a sexy side that makes us wonder who unlocked the next level of his talent. We want the cheat code to see more of this side of SanHa as much as possible!

        His adorable persona deserves a paragraph of its own. He has his mischievous 'maknae on top' moments, too. With his high energy and love for pulling shenanigans, he earns himself the nickname 'Beagle King' with every antic.

        Some facts that make him even cuter include the following:

        Despite his tall stature, he is afraid of bugs and insects.

        He sometimes crinkles his nose when he sings or smiles.

        He is visually and literally speaking the 'maknae on top', too. This is thanks to his tall height which makes him the tallest in the group.

        He has a cute way of speaking sometimes thanks to the time when he wore braces and they affected his pronunciation. It's called 'Ddana language'.

        He is also the king of the adorable pout.

        Although he is known for his playful side, he also has a thoughtful side. As a deep thinker, he often exhibits a maturity that's beyond his age.

        When he makes up his mind about something, his determination is unmatched. No one can get in his way of achieving what he wants.

        As you might've picked up from the top of the article, SanHa is extremely family-oriented, too.

        We can't forget to mention his visuals. In fact, we can't forget his visuals at all. SanHa has the sweetest impression with gentle eyes that feel like they are looking into your soul.

        Boy Crush: ASTRO's Yoon SanHa Is A Hidden Gem Enclasped Deep In The Treasure Chest Of AROHA's Fondest Memories

        ASTRO Yoon SanHa's Instagram

        However, his rugged charm comes out to shine every so often and remind AROHA that as long as he's around, their hearts are not safe. This especially happens when his toned muscles are on display and accented in his styled outfits. He has been putting a lot of effort into his workouts at the gym and we are living for it.

        For example, fans particularly marveled at how buff he has become at his Waterbomb Festival last year.

        As we mentioned earlier, SanHa is a well-rounded idol with endless capabilities.

        To quote an AROHA,

        "I think SanHa is the dark horse of ASTRO. He's really so well-rounded." 

        This fan speaks to the fact that, despite his talent, SanHa might not get all of the attention that he so definitely deserves. He truly is a hidden gem. In fact, he is the kind of hidden gem that people end up kicking themselves for not having discovered sooner. Hopefully, more and more people will get to discover his charms soon.

        What do you think? Do you have a crush on Yoon SanHa?

         

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