Top 5 Tallest 5th Generation K-Pop Male Idols (Over 185cm)

Apart from performance skills, personality, and visuals, one of the most common topics surrounding K-Pop idols is height. While the height of most of the male K-Pop idols falls within 176-181cm, some of them are so tall that their height is way above the average. Their model-like physique makes them extra charming on top of their amazing talents and visuals, and steals the hearts of K-Pop fans all over the world.

We have featured some of the tallest K-Pop idols in our previous articles. This time, we are introducing you to 5 of the tallest 5th gen boy group members, who have been receiving lots of love and attention in the K-Pop fandom recently with their stunning height of over 185cm. Read on to explore the impressive physique and amazing charm of these giant rookies! 

1. CLOSE YOUR EYES’ Ma JingXiang – 188cm 

It is hard to believe that CLOSE YOUR EYES’ center Ma JingXiang has an impressive height of 188cm simply by looking at his innocent baby face and big sparkling eyes. How can one look so cute while being that tall at the same time? 

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Ma JingXiang’s main position is dancing, and he demonstrated his clean and rhythmic dance style in the “Pop” stage at “PROJECT 7”’s position match round. His tall physique made him look stunning even in casual outfit, and he clinched the second place among the dance position contestants. If you followed “Boys Planet” before, you would be shocked to see how much he has improved in “PROJECT 7”. We all can’t wait for CLOSE YOUR EYES’ official debut as we know that Ma JingXiang is going to bless our eyes with more fancams! 

2. 8TURN’s KyungMin – 186.5cm

8TURN’s KyungMin was selected to be the visual ace in “Road To Kingdom : Ace Of Ace” as his facial features exactly match the golden ratio 0.8:1:0.8 (at 4:13). Apart from having a perfect facial proportion, KyungMin is also the height ace in 8TURN, standing at an impressive 186.5cm. He revealed on the program that it is rare to meet idols who are taller than him except for TEMPEST’s EunChan (at 3:09). 

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KyungMin wore a pristine white suit in 8TURN’s recent “Like A Friend” stage, which exuded purity and elegance, while at the same time highlights his slim and tall physique. He looked every inch the tall and handsome prince charming that every TURNING dreams of marrying! 

3. KickFlip’s MinJe – 185cm

KickFlip’s MinJe has made millions of K-Pop fans swoon over him even before debuting with his unreal face card in the concept photos and teaser videos. On top of that, he has an impressive height of 185cm. This concept photo proves that MinJe is a perfect model material:

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MinJe loves playing basketball according to KickFlip’s official member profile, and he showed his basketball skills in his individual debut teaser. Apparently this is the reason why he is so tall! 

MinJe previously covered their label senior Stray Kids’ “LALALALA” with his teammates, and he looks absolutely stunning wearing an oversized black coat, which suits his tall physique perfectly. Not to mention that his deep rap tone is such a pleasure to listen to. From being tall, handsome, to having a deep voice – 5th gen visual rapper MinJe has it all!

4. XLOV’s Hyun – 185cm 

As the only Korean member in XLOV, Hyun has a distinctive and striking appearance that gives him an ethereal and internationally ambiguous charm. Just check out the comments under his fancams, and you can see how many K-Pop fans are falling for his one-of-a-kind beauty that transcends gender and ethnicity!

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Standing at an impressive height of 185cm, Hyun is the tallest member of the group. His tall stature creates a striking presence, particularly when he performs choreography that is more soft and gentle. Hyun’s combination of strong physique and graceful dance movements perfectly captures the gender-fluid concept of XLOV.

5. PLAVE’s HaMin – 185cm 

Who says that tall people cannot become good dancers? PLAVE’s maknae HaMin proves this myth to be wrong. As the choreographer and main dancer of the group, HaMin has been capturing the hearts of PLLI with his top-notch dancing skills while at the same time having a tall physique of 185cm. 

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HaMin showcased his sharp and powerful dance in “Dash” live stage, where his long limbs made his moves extra powerful. Also, as a professional taekwondo athlete with a 4th-degree black belt, HaMin performing the shooting move (at 1:10) and tornado kick (at 1:10) just gives all PLLI a heart attack! 

Which of the above idols is your favorite, and are there any tall male rookie idols you like? Let us know in the comments below!