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Check out these incredible K-Pop idols who embody duality in more than one aspect of artistic expression. We just can't get enough!
Ishani Sarkar, Kpopmap EditorIf you've been following Kpopmap for some time now, you will know about our exclusive editorial series called "Bias Duality". In this series, with articles released once every three weeks, we shine the spotlight on an artist who embodies the very essence of duality and has mastered the flair of harnessing their multifaceted talent to create the most brilliant, versatile art we have ever seen. As effortless as they make their craft look, there's a universe of talent that brings their hard work to fruition, and we must show appreciation where it's due.
In this article, we're compiling a masterlist of the K-Pop idols who have been featured in Kpopmap's "Bias Duality" series! All the K-Pop idols featured in this series following the first article were picked by global fans through polls. These idols embody duality beyond the simple definition of the term. From their vocals to their stage presence, their aesthetic, personality, and more, their duality will cast a spell on you, and you'll fall in love with them all over again.
Note: This list is not a ranking. It includes our "Bias Duality" articles published between April 25, 2022, and April 4, 2023, in their order of publication. Idol actors are included in this list. For actors (including those who have music careers but aren't part of an idol group), check out our separate masterlist here. The "Bias Duality" series is still ongoing, so this article will be updated with each release.
The resident Princess of the 4th generation of K-Pop, crowned by the love and admiration of fans all over the world - Kep1er's Bahiyyih livened up the K-Pop scene like a refreshing wind of change, inspiring millions to reach for the stars.
Read all about Bahiyyih's duality here:
Bias Duality: Kep1er's Bahiyyih Is The 4th Generation Princess Of Our DreamsKPOP STORIES Apr 25, 2022
A shining star in the artistic firmament of the global music industry, ASTRO's JinJin is a force to be reckoned with. JinJin is what I call the ace of aces, and a huge part of his electric appeal stems from the brilliant duality he embodies in a myriad range of performative spheres.
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Bias Duality: ASTRO's Lionheart JinJin Is The Emblem Of Strength In SoftnessKPOP STORIES May 2, 2022
An idol, actor, poet, philosopher, and friend - RoWoon represents the truest meaning of the term "Artist For The People". Living up to the meaning of his real name Kim SeokWoo, RoWoon has made this world a sweeter place for millions just by virtue of his existence.
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Bias Duality: SF9's RoWoon Brings Harmony To Our Senses With His Colourful PersonalityKPOP STORIES May 9, 2022
The brightest ray of sunshine, Golden Child's BoMin's brand of artistry combines retro romanticism with futuristic vision, creating an inimitable blend that defines him. The future of the Korean art and entertainment industry is certainly in safe hands.
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Bias Duality: Golden Child's Choi BoMin Embodies The Warmth Of A Sundrop In His Smile & The Excellence Of Apollo In His EyesKPOP STORIES May 16, 2022
The artist of artists, the paragon of duality himself: ZE:A's Park HyungSik is the multifaceted idol, actor, thespian, and artist who stole the world's heart with his extraordinary talent.
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Bias Duality: Park HyungSik's Creative Expression Illuminates The Wonder Of Human EmotionsKPOP STORIES May 23, 2022
One of the finest young artists of our generation, GOT7's YuGyeom is a visionary whose unique sense of individuality and artistic identity shines through regardless of whether he's promoting in one of the most influential K-Pop groups in the world, GOT7, or solo.
Read all about YuGyeom's duality here:
Bias Duality: GOT7's YuGyeom Commands The Stage With The Mic As His Weapon Of ChoiceKPOP STORIES May 30, 2022
HeeSeung established himself as an ace in K-Pop before even debuting officially. With HeeSeung's luminous talent and unlimited potential, he aims for the moon and lands on the same.
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Bias Duality: ENHYPEN's HeeSeung Is The Poster Child Of Persistence, Poise & PowerKPOP STORIES Jun 6, 2022
One of the most intriguing and uniquely brilliant artists in the world, NCT's Yuta is a ray of hope for innumerable young people all over the world who dream of becoming idols while looking up to him.
Read all about Yuta's duality here:
Bias Duality: NCT's Resident Creative Genius Yuta Belongs In A Modern Day Fairy TaleKPOP STORIES Jun 13, 2022
An extraordinary idol who evokes love and respect both as an artist and an individual, P1Harmony's Theo was destined to reign at the top. His voice has the warmth to soothe our aching souls, and his performance has the cool charisma to make us swoon.
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If there's one thing that comes to mind when speaking of HongJoong, it is the image of a Captain. HongJoong embodies an angelic charm with devilish allure and his duality is simply enchanting.
Read all about HongJoong's duality here:
Bias Duality: 4th Generation's Greatest - ATEEZ's HongJoong Takes Centre Stage In The Theatre Of CreationKPOP STORIES Jul 4, 2022
MONSTA X's JooHoney is one of the pioneers of the generation that took K-Pop to a whole new level. An idol who is irretrievably in love with his fans, one who is an artistic perfectionist, a strict mentor, a formidable performer, and an incredibly lovely human being, MONSTA X's JooHoney is truly one of a kind.
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Driven by an insatiable urge to express himself, WonHo was born to stand on the world's stage and claim his rightful throne as the best of the best. From his vocal and compositional duality to his luxurious stage versatility, WonHo is incomparable.
Read all about WonHo's duality here:
Bias Duality: The Adorable Bunny WonHo Is Also The Fiercest Snow Leopard & He's Aiming For Your HeartKPOP STORIES Jul 18, 2022
With striking hypnotism, SF9's Yoo TaeYang, holds fire in his eyes and heaven in his smile. As luminous on the inside as he is on the outside, SF9's Yoo TaeYang shines in ways that brighten up the world.
Read all about Yoo TaeYang's duality here:
Bias Duality: Destined For The Glory Of The Sun, SF9's Yoo TaeYang Is An Unstoppable Force To Be Reckoned WithKPOP STORIES Jul 25, 2022
One of the most powerful, influential, and talented stars of the global music industry, LE SSERAFIM's Miyawaki Sakura has soared to exceptional success at lightning speed ever since her debut, dominating the music industry. Miyawaki Sakura was born to be an idol.
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A rare gem, a prodigy in the truest sense of the word, and a virtuoso way ahead of his time, Ten Lee is the OG ace who emerged at the dawn of a new generation in K-Pop. Ten is a champion of duality both on and off the stage.
Read all about Ten's duality here:
Bias Duality: Blessed By The Muses, Ten Lee's Artistic Brilliance Is Out Of This WorldKPOP STORIES Aug 8, 2022
An idol who has been loved generation after generation in K-Pop, BTOB's Lee MinHyuk is a treasure trove of talent, visuals, charms, and more. Travel the world and the seven seas, and you'll still not find a man like Lee MinHyuk.
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Bias Duality: BTOB's HUTA (Lee MinHyuk) Is A Global Treasure Who Needs To Be Protected At All CostsKPOP STORIES Aug 15, 2022
Two things come to mind when you think of Red Velvet's SeulGi: the uber-talented creative genius with a chokehold on our senses and the baby bear who is so loveable that we would fight the world for her, and it is this duality that we aim to highlight in our article.
Read all about SeulGi's duality here:
MoonBin has the glow of star shine in his smile . His self-expression is a source of comfort, happiness, and celebration to millions all over the world, and that truly means more than anything in the times we live in today.
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Hallyu's pride, Park JiHoon is the complete package and then some. Regardless of the capacity in which Park JiHoon comes to us, he is so incredibly versatile and unthinkably talented that it makes him unpredictable in the most celebrated way possible.
Read all about Park JiHoon's duality here:
Bias Duality: The Wonder Boy Of South Korea, Park JiHoon Is The Heartthrob We Just Can't Get Enough OfKPOP STORIES Sep 12, 2022
Ong SeongWu is the young genius who got the whole world convinced that he is their first love. One of the brightest artists in the Korean entertainment industry, hard-carrying the future of Hallyu, Ong SeongWu is the very definition of versatility.
Read all about Ong SeongWu's duality here:
Bias Duality: The Face Of First Love, Ong SeongWu Is A Microcosmos Of MagicKPOP STORIES Sep 19, 2022
Jeno is the shining star the world has its eyes on - an icon of this generation and the next. Whether it be on screen, on the stage, or on the runway, Jeno is a maestro in his own right, and we love to see it.
Read all about Jeno's duality here:
Bias Duality: New Generation's Finest Diamond, NCT's Jeno Is Out To Conquer The WorldKPOP STORIES Sep 26, 2022
Kim SeJeong is a goddess of a woman with otherworldly beauty, extraordinary talent, and the warmest heart. Not only does she shine like the most brilliant diamond, but just like its prismatic nature, she absorbs the love and light that is showered on her to create the most spectacular art.
Read all about SeJeong's duality here:
A.C.E's Wow makes us go weak in the knees with one look. He is a stunning force of nature - as expansive and deep as the ocean, as mighty as the mountains, as powerful as the wind, and as grounded as the earth.
Read all about Wow's duality here:
Bias Duality: A.C.E's Wow Mesmerizes Like A Maestro Who Knows His Power All Too WellKPOP STORIES Nov 7, 2022
Lee JunYoung defines diligence and passion and we've never seen a man with so much dimension. The highest expression of Lee JunYoung’s identity is in his art. Today, he is a lauded artist in the truest sense of the word who has conquered every single field he has laid eyes on.
Read all about Lee JunYoung's duality here:
If there's anything that runs deeper than ByungChan's dimples, it is his duality. Whether it be as an idol, an actor, a variety star, or a model, ByungChan has an innately precious versatility to him that puts us in a trance.
Read all about ByungChan's duality here:
Bias Duality: VICTON's ByungChan Brings The World To Its Knees With His Multifaceted CharmsKPOP STORIES Dec 5, 2022
HanGyul is someone who inspires the greatest admiration with his unrelenting sincerity and unrivaled talent. His mettle and mentality are wrapped in steel and his versatility is out of this world.
Read all about HanGyul's duality here:
Bias Duality: BAE173 Leader Lee HanGyul's Remarkable Talents Are As Golden As His HeartKPOP STORIES Dec 12, 2022
TaeHun is a brand new star in the universe of limitless talent. He has fire in his eyes, warmth in his smile, and light in his art. When the Creator was working on TaeHun, They must have had the Sun in mind.
Read all about TaeHun's duality here:
Stray Kids' Felix is a remarkable artist whose incomparable sound changed the course of K-Pop. Whether we get teddy bear HaengBok or rockstar Felix, we will keep falling deeper and deeper in love with him every day.
Read all about Felix's duality here:
Bias Duality: Stray Kids' Felix Is A Supernova That Draws Us In With Unshakeable ForceKPOP STORIES Jan 9, 2023
All aboard the ASTRO Boat because our Captain Ddana is ready to take over our senses. One of the most beloved, endearing, talented, and intoxicatingly handsome K-Pop idols we have ever known, ASTRO's maknae Yoon SanHa is the living, walking definition of duality.
Read all about Yoon SanHa's duality here:
Bias Duality: Bbu Bbu-ing His Way Into Our Hearts, ASTRO's Yoon SanHa Is A Master EnchanterKPOP STORIES Jan 16, 2023
Kun is one of the finest idols the K-pop industry has to offer. He is an angel of a man, with the most sincere, wholesome, and radiant personality who wants nothing but to share his art with the world and his life with his loved ones. The K in Kun stands for "King of the World" and in our "Bias Duality" article, we bow down to his royal charms.
Read all about Kun's duality here:
NCT/WayV Kun's Magic Act: How The Virtuoso Mastered The Balance Of Binaries | Bias DualityKPOP STORIES Feb 20, 2023
When talking about the most inspirational and legendary K-Pop idols of all time, Hui is a name that is indispensable. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that an entire era of K-Pop was built and pioneered by Hui’s indelible contributions to the industry. At this point, his versatility has gained iconic status.
Read all about Hui's duality here:
One of the most unique, compelling, and honest voices in K-Pop - WOODZ is a visionary in the truest sense of the word. The depth of WOODZ's art is beyond measure, and his duality is simply fascinating.
Read all about WOODZ's duality here:
WOODZ Is The Renaissance Man Changing The World With His Art | Bias DualityKPOP STORIES Apr 17, 2023
Face genius, music genius, acting genius Kim WooSeok has been a dazzling force to be reckoned with in the Korean entertainment industry for quite a while now. Saying Kim WooSeok is an all-rounder would be an understatement because his talents know no bounds.
Read all about Kim WooSeok's duality here:
UP10TION's Kim WooSeok Keeps Raising The Standards Of Genius With His Multifaceted Talent | Bias DualityKPOP STORIES May 15, 2023
The first thing you notice about SUPERKIND's Eugene is just how strikingly beautiful he is and the otherworldly aura that surrounds him. Look a little further, and his extraordinary talent reveals itself. Go a layer deeper, and his sincere, compassionate, and graceful personality shines through. Such is Eugene's personality.
Read all about Eugene's duality here:
SUPERKIND's Eugene Effortlessly Embodies A Mix Of Mystery & Ethereal Beauty | Bias DualityKPOP STORIES Jun 12, 2023
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Here are K-Pop idols who look so much like models that non-K-Pop fans might be confused.
Kay Sesoko, Kpopmap EditorIf you are a Kpopmap reader, you might have noticed a weekly series by the name of "Idol vs. Model" where we feature model-like K-Pop idols.
The series explores some of the idols who have so much modeling potential that people who see them for the first time might confuse them with models instead of K-Pop idols.
Here are the K-Pop idols that we have featured in our series so far.
The series covers a wide range of modeling types. Some of the idols are full-blown fashion brand ambassadors and some have the potential to make it big in modeling. Others look like high-fashion models or runway models, whilst some have a quirky model appeal. If you want to know more about what makes them seem like models, 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.
Model charm/potential: luxury brand ambassador, muse, concept photo king, serving visuals
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Model charm/potential: androgynous fashion, abs, bold fashion choices, cheekbones
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Model charm/potential: body proportions, fashion duality, living halo, experimental fashion
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Model charm/potential: face genius, androgynous fashion, luxury brand ambassador, accessory modeling king
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Model charm/potential: angelic visuals, cosmetics queen, hair blowing in the wind, long legs
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Model charm/potential: trendsetter, luxury brand ambassador, bold fashion choices, high-fashion poses
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Idol vs. Model: BLACKPINK Rosé's Gorgeous Visuals And Trendsetting Are UnmatchedKPOP STORIES Oct 15, 2021
Model charm/potential: timeless aesthetic, suits any outfit, hair color king, muscular arms
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Model charm/potential: prince-like visuals, luxury brand one pick, suits any concept, charming dimples
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Idol vs. Model: NCT JaeHyun's Prince And Model-Like Visuals Always Take Our Breath AwayKPOP STORIES Oct 29, 2021
Model charm/potential: manhwa character visuals, a tall king, effortless posing, model duality
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Model charm/potential: luxury brand face, piercing gaze, iconic eyebrows, captivating visuals
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Model charm/potential: all-round ambassador, soft features, an air of sophistication, flower-like beauty
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Model charm/potential: brand ambassador, natural glowing beauty, athletic chic, glam queen
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Model charm/potential: styling versatility, creative poses, queen of aesthetics, experimental hairstyles
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Model charm/potential: editorial passport photo, artistic knack for posing, statement fashion looks
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Model charm/potential: all-rounder brand ambassador, fluttering height difference king, gentlemanly handsomeness
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Model charm/potential: model stature, deep gaze, luxurious fashion blueprint
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Model charm/potential: multiple screens of gorgeous, handsome side profile, soul-piercing gaze
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Idol vs. Model: SEVENTEEN's MinGyu Is Nothing Short Of Gorgeous With His Model VisualsKPOP STORIES Dec 31, 2021
Model charm/potential: fresh-faced, handbag modeling expert, soft and lovely visuals
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Idol vs. Model: Apink's Son NaEun Proves Time And Time Again That Her Visuals Are Top TierKPOP STORIES Jan 7, 2022
Model charm/potential: fashion industry wave-maker, mesmerizing aura, androgynous fashion
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Idol vs. Model: GOT7's Mark Tuan Is Making Waves In The Fashion World With His Handsome VisualsKPOP STORIES Jan 14, 2022
Model charm/potential: dapper side profile, pretty eye shape, visual selling power
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Idol vs. Model: SEVENTEEN Jun's Striking Gaze And Visuals Belong On Magazine CoversKPOP STORIES Jan 21, 2022
Model charm/potential: facial proportion king, body fit for Men's Health cover, wide styling range
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Idol vs. Model: THE BOYZ's HyunJae Can Pull Off Any Styling With His Handsome LooksKPOP STORIES Jan 28, 2022
Model charm/potential: in demand for brand deals, visuals that outshine shadows, potential to take over the modeling industry
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Idol vs. Model: WEi Kim YoHan's Visuals Are So Handsome That He Seems Like An "Illusion" HimselfKPOP STORIES Feb 4, 2022
Model charm/potential: high fashion concept king, handsome even when blurred, magazine pictorial king
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Idol vs. Model: THE BOYZ's JuYeon Is The King Of Magazine Pictorials With His Handsome LooksKPOP STORIES Feb 11, 2022
Model charm/potential: ethereal beauty, effortless aesthetic, prince-like facial proportions
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Model charm/potential: prince-like facial proportions, flexible concepts, luxury brand modeling potential
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Idol vs. Model: We Want To See THE BOYZ SunWoo's Prince-Like Visuals In Some Brand Campaigns ASAPKPOP STORIES Feb 25, 2022
Model charm/potential: high cheekbones, fit physique, behind-the-scenes perfect
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Idol vs. Model: SF9's HwiYoung Proves To Be Unstoppable As His Pictorials Continuously Steal Our HeartsKPOP STORIES Mar 4, 2022
Model charm/potential: equally beautiful and handsome, hair color king, concept photo elevation
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Idol vs. Model: Proof That NCT JungWoo's Visuals Belong In Pictorials For Every MagazineKPOP STORIES Mar 11, 2022
Model charm/potential: out of this galaxy visuals, glowing facial features, fashion risk-taker
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Idol vs. Model: Stray Kids' HyunJin Is Quite The Charmer With His Ethereal VisualsKPOP STORIES Mar 18, 2022
Model charm/potential: brand acknowledge visuals, head-to-toe modeling, unreal beauty
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Model charm/potential: versatile beauty, magazine concept photos, shines in any outfit
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Idol vs. Model: EVERGLOW YiRen's Gorgeous Visuals Are Nothing Short Of Model MaterialKPOP STORIES Apr 1, 2022
Model charm/potential: camera angle king, mystical visuals, freckles
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Idol vs. Model: Stray Kids' Felix Is The King Of The Camera Angle With His Mystical VisualsKPOP STORIES Apr 8, 2022
Model charm/potential: edgy aesthetic, facial composition speaks for itself, fit body
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Idol vs. Model: We Don't Just Call BTS' JungKook 'Idol' We Call Him 'Model' TooKPOP STORIES Apr 15, 2022
Model charm/potential: natural-born fashionista, king of aesthetics, androgynous fashion
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Model charm/potential: magnetic eyes, high fashion model potential, fashion it girl
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Idol vs. Model: Here's Why (G)I-DLE Minnie's Hauntingly Beautiful Visuals Deserve All Of The RecognitionKPOP STORIES Apr 29, 2022
Model charm/potential: visual that outshines visuals, athleisure king, fashion switch-up
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Model charm/potential: trending visuals, ripped body, ability to pull off any costume/outfit
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Idol vs. Model: BTOB MinHyuk's Striking Looks Belong In A Visual Hall Of FameKPOP STORIES May 13, 2022
Model charm/potential: ethereal even behind the camera, suited to high fashion, sunkissed icon
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Idol vs. Model: VIXX's N, The Epitome Of Graceful Visuals That We're Obsessed WithKPOP STORIES May 20, 2022
Model charm/potential: poetic visuals, experimental fashion looks, classy hip fashion
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Idol vs. Model: B.I Is A Visual Muse With His Artistic Style And Good LooksKPOP STORIES May 27, 2022
Model charm/potential: one of the most dashing visuals in K-Pop, makes everyone he comes into contact with swoon, shaking mindsets with his looks
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Idol vs. Model: Here's Why SHINee MinHo's Top-Tier Visuals Deserve All Of The Appreciation And MoreKPOP STORIES Jun 3, 2022
Model charm/potential: confidence in bold styling choices, patiently waiting for his fashion line, love for androgynous fashion
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Idol vs. Model: GOT7's BamBam Is The Ultimate Fashion Icon And We're Living For ItKPOP STORIES Jun 10, 2022
Model charm/potential: walked straight out of a manga, ethereal visuals reminiscent of a pleasant illusion, winning the game of stealing hearts
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Idol vs. Model: TXT Huening Kai’s Ethereal Visuals Belong On Every Magazine Cover ASAP And Here’s WhyKPOP STORIES Jun 17, 2022
Model charm/potential: the muse of fashion industry giants, takes fashion to another personalized level, ability to pull off any fashion look
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Idol vs. Model: Here's Why BIGBANG's G-Dragon Is And Has Always Been K-Pop's Unrivaled Fashion IconKPOP STORIES Jun 24, 2022
Model charm/potential: 'offensively handsome', masterpiece of a man, effortless chic
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Idol vs. Model: Bang YongGuk's Entirety Is A Masterpiece And We're Living For ItKPOP STORIES Jul 1, 2022
Model charm/potential: naturally graceful air, reminiscent of a porcelain doll, angel beauty
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Idol vs. Model: (G)I-DLE's MiYeon Always Blows Us Away With Her Cover Girl VisualsKPOP STORIES Jul 8, 2022
Model charm/potential: sculpted illusion, beautiful down to the dust on his shoe, styling chameleon with androgynous touches
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Idol vs. Model: ATEEZ’s SeongHwa Is Our Go-To Pick When It Comes To High-Caliber Model VisualsKPOP STORIES Jul 15, 2022
Model charm/potential: pure visuals, fantasy character status, the object of mesmerized gazes
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Idol vs. Model: Whether You Call Him 'Ren' Or 'Choi MinGi', He Is Synonymous With 'Model'KPOP STORIES Jul 22, 2022
Model charm/potential: visuals we can't get enough of, always looks runway-ready, beguiling aura
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Idol vs. Model: IVE's Jang WonYoung And Her Beguiling Visuals Perfect For PictorialsKPOP STORIES Jul 29, 2022
Model charm/potential: his handsome should be regulated, striking unique facial features, potential to be a high-fashion model
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Idol vs. Model: ENHYPEN's Ni-Ki Is A Pictorial Prince With His Regal VisualsKPOP STORIES Aug 5, 2022
Model charm/potential: a god of handsome, sculpted charisma, the apple of several brands' eyes
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Idol vs. Model: GOT7 Jackson Wang's Adonis-Like Visuals Make Him The Perfect Artistic MuseKPOP STORIES Aug 12, 2022
Model charm/potential: goddess-like, synonymous with 'stunning', knack for working angles
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Idol vs. Model: TWICE's Sana Is A Glowing Beauty With Her Alluring Model VisualsKPOP STORIES Aug 19, 2022
Model charm/potential: winning the hearts of everyone in the manhwa multiverse, well-suited for runway modeling, light radiates like it's coming from him
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Idol vs. Model: PENTAGON's Yuto Is The Model Muse That Manhwa Characters Get Their Inspiration FromKPOP STORIES Aug 26, 2022
Model charm/potential: perfume model visuals, synonymous with 'charisma', turns everything into his own runway
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Idol vs. Model: From Cosmetics To Streetwear, Hwang MinHyun Can Model It All With His Charismatic LooksKPOP STORIES Sep 2, 2022
Model charm/potential: the kind of handsome that only exists in webtoons, striking appeal, king of duality
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Idol vs. Model: NCT DoYoung's Visuals Always Make Us Do A Double Take And Here's WhyKPOP STORIES Sep 9, 2022
Model charm/potential: Adonis-like visuals, a muse for sculptures, model-class body proportions
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Idol vs. Model: SF9 DaWon's Model Visuals Belong In Every Pictorial, Here's WhyKPOP STORIES Sep 16, 2022
Model charm/potential: breathtaking to say the least, beauty akin to the glint of gold, overall work of art
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Idol vs. Model: The Universe Definitely Took Its Time Making ASTRO's MoonBin And His Model VisualsKPOP STORIES Sep 23, 2022
Model charm/potential: The embodiment of art, elegant aura, effortlessly trendy
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Idol vs. Model: PENTAGON's Kino Is The Master Of The 'POSE' With His Striking Good LooksKPOP STORIES Sep 30, 2022
Model charm/potential: walked straight out of a fairytale, suits any hair color and bold styling, 'it girl' vibes
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Idol vs. Model: LIGHTSUM's SangAh Lives Up To Her Group's Name With Her Blinding BeautyKPOP STORIES Oct 7, 2022
Model charm/potential: doll-like visuals, perfect cosmetics model, likely a booked and busy supermodel in her past life
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Idol vs. Model: OH MY GIRL's YooA Is A Golden Gorgeous Girl No Matter The OccasionKPOP STORIES Oct 14, 2022
Model charm/potential: porcelain beauty just stepped out of a portrait, innate artistic expression in fashion sense, proving that fashion has no boundaries
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Idol vs. Model: SHINee's Key, The Idol Who Is A Legendary Walking MasterpieceKPOP STORIES Oct 21, 2022
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These K-Celebs are who we need to see in a Korean version of "Harry Potter".
Laure, Kpopmap EditorEvery week, Kpopmap holds the Twitter Space called "Kpopmap Hallyu Lab" to engage with you on all things Hallyu. Currently, the space is reserved for Kpopmap staff and fans. And if you missed Kpopmap's most recent Kpopmap Hallyu Lab, we've got you covered!
As announced on Kpopmap Twitter, this week we talked about Korean celeb's dream cast for the worldwide popular saga "Harry Potter" (books and movies). It sparked a lot of interest among you!
Kpopmap is hosting our Twitter Space @ Wed 2PM KST.#KpopmapHallyuLab
Topic: Harry Potter Dream Cast: K-Celeb EditionWe are casting Harry Potter, Ron, Hermione, Draco, Dumbledore, and more with you!
SPOILER ALERT: #YooSeungHo #LeeSooHyuk #KimYooJung #HwangInYoup #WEi… pic.twitter.com/clu4OC3x9t
— Kpopmap (@Kpopmap) June 20, 2023
In relation to the spoiler poster, a lot of you mentioned Kim YouJung & Hwang InYoup, and Kim YouJung & WEi Kim YoHan's pairings. Hwang InYoup garnered a lot of interest as many of you envisioned him as Ron, but also Harry and Draco. Find out more about the team's pick in the article. Fans of Lee SooHyuk, Kim YoHan, and Yoo SeungHo were also excited to see them as part of the dream cast.
There were more comments, but one of our favorites was "You're rich?" as indeed the cast we have prepared and thought of would require a LOT of budget. However, Korean producing companies are not lacking resources.
Kpopmap editors Kay (@KaySesoko), Ishani (@isnukim), Laure (@Laure04828458), Michael (@Immichaelalbert), Eunice (@eunice_brgn), and Dyllan (@dyllanmykel) were speakers on June 21 and shared their personal opinions.
All things said in Kpopmap Hallyu Lab are just personal opinions. It is also independent of any real-life casting. This article is a condensed version of the broadcast with some elements omitted.
The hero of the eponymous book is the center of all the action. With an extraordinary destiny, a lot of courage, skills, and selflessness, he defeats the biggest enemy of the wizarding world, Voldemort, with the help of his friends and other wizards. Harry Potter is a lonely boy-then-man full of wounds who carries a lot of burdens throughout his adventures. Who would be the best to act or represent him?
Kay mentioned Son WooHyeon because he is everywhere these days and his visuals are matching well. He would do good in the fantasy genre.
Laure mentioned Nam DaReum because he is matching age-wise and has a wide range of emotions. Or Lee JaeWook because he would act with talents Harry's broken souls and has determination written on his face.
Dyllan mentioned Yoo SeungHo because he was a child actor who would have been maturing right in front of our eyes as Harry did and he would suit the wizarding robe.
Ishani mentioned Hwang InYoup and Kim MinJae because both actors have the looks as well as the vibes and of course the acting chops to pull off such a complex role.
Eunice mentioned Yeo JinGoo would match the character and is good at acting.
Michael mentioned Choi HyunWook because he gives off that fight-to-save-the-world vibe and he would suit the role perfectly. Plus he looks attractive in glasses.
Hermione is a loyal, smart, and knowledgeable friend that would always follow the rules but would break them if it is against what is good. Without the help of one of the brightest students at Hogwarts School, Harry and Ron would never have been prepared or gone through all these adventures safely. Who would be the best to act or represent her?
Kay mentioned Shin YeEun because she can pull off Hermione who can be a little scary while being brilliant.
Laure mentioned Mun KaYoung and Kim SeJeong for their smart yet girly vibes, similar to Hermione. Later on, she mentioned Lee SungKyoung because she would be the best to portray the "my way" Hermione.
Ishani mentioned NMIXX's Lily because her real-life personality is close to Hermione being very straightforward, unafraid of speaking up, has sass for days and she has been really good at what she does from a very young age. Later on, Krystal Jung was mentioned too.
Eunice mentioned Kim DaMi because her character in "Our Beloved Summer" is similar to Hermione.
Dyllan mentioned Kim YouJung because she has the range to nail every aspect of Hermione, from the spunkiness to the obvious brilliance. Plus she pulls off the student image nicely.
Michael mentioned Lee EunSaem as she would portray Hermione's smarts and quick wits nicely.
Since Harry and Hermione are mentioned, Ron cannot be forgotten, as he is part of the trio of close friends. He is friendly, impulsive, funny, bright, and talkative, but he also tends to lack confidence and be clumsy. He might be the least brilliant of the trio but he is still brave, determined, and relatable to many viewers/readers. He matured significantly throughout the adventures. Who would be the best to act or represent him?
Eunice mentioned Lee HyunWoo for Ron who can be adorably annoying from time to time. The actor previously proved he can act these characters well.
Dyllan mentioned Choi MinYoung who gives off this friendly, happy-go-lucky vibe with a bit of clumsiness, which is pretty necessary as Ron Weasley.
Laure mentioned WEi’s Kim YoHan and Yoon ShiYoon (age aside) because they possess a friendly, clumsy, and likable vibe (along with good acting skills) that are essential for portraying this 'normal but extraordinary' character.
Kay mentioned Yoo InSoo to embody the goofy and slightly clumsy aura that Ron has but his brave moments too.
Ishani mentioned EXO's Xiumin because he is naturally a ball of sunshine and has that golden retriever energy. Plus, he rocks reddish-orange hair.
Michael mentioned SEVENTEEN's DK being so similar to Ron because he is goofy and funny but he knows when to be serious and dutiful.
Draco is an antagonist but not throughout the entire series! From being sorted in Slytherin, everything sets him against the Gryffindor trio but as the story progresses, we learn more about this character who is more than just the bully from an influential and old wizarding family depicted in the first book. He is a complex character who is arrogant, ambitious, and manipulative but also insecure with his own weaknesses and has to be part of Voldemort's plans at the forefront. Who would be the best to act or represent him?
Disclaimer, Draco had a lot of redeeming qualities so this question is meant with positivity
Ishani mentioned NCT's Mark as the one for Draco, mainly because of his visuals with his platinum blonde hair and his chiseled face, and sharp features. Mark has a reputation for being a genius at anything and everything, so acting will also come naturally to him.
Dyllan agreed with Ishani's choice and added that Mark's stares could be similar to the ones of Draco.
Michael mentioned ENHYPEN's Jay for a good Malfoy. He has the cool-like exterior with his gaze that is almost chilling in a good way.
Laure mentioned Stray Kids' HyunJin and Lee SooHyuk because their visuals are overflowing with charisma and elegance similar to Draco's. Somehow, they have the same halo of Draco in his smart and important figure.
Eunice mentioned Kim JungHyun because he can play multifaced characters.
Kay mentioned SF9's Yoo TaeYang because of his really intense gaze thanks to his sharp features reminding of Draco’s intense gaze but also because he could pull off a villain role pretty well.
Dumbledore is the wise, calm, and brilliant Director of Hogwarts School. This powerful wizard has a signature white hair and a long white beard. He plays a key role throughout the series by dearly supporting Harry but also by carrying a lot of mysteries and solutions. But he is a complex character who slowly opens his secrets throughout the series. Who would be the best to act or represent him?
Laure mentioned Jun KwangRyul because of his smart and kind looks seen in Dumbledore's eyes and voice but also because of a powerful and wise image as seen in his previous roles. Jun GookHwan was mentioned for how he suits the white beard and hair signature of Dumbledore in "Empress Ki".
Eunice mentioned Sung DongIl because he has the vibe of an ahjussi that gives wisdom.
Dyllan mentioned Lee DoKyung and made reference to his character Heo Yeom in "Alchemy of Souls", a voice and looks that suit the second Dumbledore from the movies.
Kay mentioned Song KangHo because he is definitely one of the most versatile actors in the Korean industry.
Ishani mentioned Cheon HoJin because he can be intimidating, but he is also soft and fluffy, and endearing.
Michael mentioned Yoo JaeMyung because he can switch from evil CEO to selfless principal with ease.
More about Kpopmap Hallyu Lab?
We usually tune in on Wednesdays 2PM KST, but this is not a fixed time yet.
You can recommend topics or talk to us by tweeting with #KpopmapHallyuLab. We post notices about the topics, day, and time every week on Kpopmap Twitter, so follow us.
If you want to join in as a speaker, you are more than welcome to. We have speaking sessions where you can press the mic to speak but you can also mention to us beforehand that you want to speak by DMing us or by telling us in the comments with a mention at @Kpopmap.
See you on June 28 to talk about K-Drama chaebols, stay tuned on Kpopmap Twitter for further announcements.
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