If you are a Kpopmap reader, you might have noticed a weekly series by the name of "Girl Crush" where we feature a female K-Pop idol who is total girl crush material.

A 'girl crush' is defined as a woman or girl who is the object of one's admiration. In other words, one of the female K-Pop idols that fans wish was their best friend or girlfriend. This can be based on their style, personality, overall vibe, etc.

Here are the female 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. BLACKPINK's Lisa

Charming points you should read about: global citizen, stage presence, modeling potential

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2. MAMAMOO's HwaSa

Charming points you should read about: down-to-earth personality, mukbang queen, natural beauty

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3. TWICE's JiHyo

Charming points you should read about: radiant beauty, athletic figure, all-round performer

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4. ITZY's RyuJin

Charming points you should read about: iconic dancer, captivating facial expressions, sentimental side

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5. Red Velvet's SeulGi

Charming points you should read about: dancing queen, fashion brand ambassador, undefeated aesthetic

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6. Jeon SoMi

Charming points you should read about: trendsetter, Barbie doll visuals, family-oriented

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7. STAYC's SuMin

Charming points you should read about: vocal range, tiny cutie, girlfriend material pictures

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8. LOONA's Yves

Charming points you should read about: visual duality, slim figure, unmatched dance lines

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9. ChungHa

Charming points you should read about: charismatic performance, artist duality, cutest dog lover

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10. Lovelyz's MiJoo

Charming points you should read about: variety show presence, body line, angelic vocals

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11. (G)I-DLE's SoYeon

Charming points you should read about: all-round artist, genius songwriter and producer, duality queen

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12. HyunA

Charming points you should read about: free spirit, bold fashion choices, artistic perspective, down-to-earth

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13. Jessi

Charming points you should read about: sassy attitude, variety show queen, alluring aura

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14. EVERGLOW's Mia

Charming points you should read about: all-rounder performer, sassy but cute, emotive ace

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15. EXID's Hani

Charming points you should read about: iconic sexy female K-Pop idol, plot-twist-like charm, beauty and brains

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16. IVE's YuJin

Charming points you should read about: charismatic leader, broad musical range, language learning queen

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17. CL

Charming points you should read about: style icon, influential aura, next-level artistry

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18. IU

Charming points you should read about: unmatched vocalist, wide acting spectrum, fairytale beauty

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19. LeeHi

Charming points you should read about: honey melodic vocals, total cutie, empathy queen

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20. ITZY's YeJi

Charming points you should read about: pretty dance lines, duality princess, relatable queen

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21. MAMAMOO's MoonByul

Charming points you should read about: androgynous fashion, girlfriend material pictures, easy-going personality

 

22. TWICE's JeongYeon

Charming points you should read about: beautiful inside and out, family-oriented, animal lover

 

23. Lee ChaeYeon

Charming points you should read about: feather-like dancer, K-Drama OST potential, loving sister

 

24. LOONA's Chuu

Charming points you should read about: bubbly aura, angelic vocals, relatable real side

 

25. OH MY GIRL's Mimi

Charming points you should read about: multitalented, mukbang queen, fashionista

 

26. aespa's Karina

Charming points you should read about: AI-like beauty, 4th generation all-rounder, friend-like idol

 

27. Girls' Generation's SeoHyun

Charming points you should read about: plot-twist-like charm, model persona, Tinkerbell-like

 

28. Suzy

Charming points you should read about: nation's first love, CF queen, versatile actress and singer

 

29. Weki Meki's Choi YooJung

Charming points you should read about: unmissable groove, best girl energy, naturally charming

 

30. GWSN's Miya

Charming points you should read about: androgynous fashion, charisma personified, high-key adorable

 

31. WJSN's Bona

Charming points you should read about: authentic idol actress, positive attitude, a stylist in her past life

 

32. DREAMCATCHER's GaHyeon

Charming points you should read about: reality better than fiction, cool but cute, charismatic aura

 

33. Kim YooJung

Charming points you should read about: nation's little sister, historical drama fairy, refreshing beauty

 

34. Apink's Jeong EunJi

Charming points you should read about: beautiful vocal quality, mood booster, entire existence is the biggest vibe

 

35. MAMAMOO's WheeIn

Charming points you should read about: a musical gift, style icon, aegyo queen

 

36. Kim GoEun

Charming points you should read about: queen of sentiment, whatever it takes to portray the role, inspirational attitude

 

37. Park EunBin

Charming points you should read about: top-tier duality, musically talented, youthful aura

 

38. Kim HyeYoon

Charming points you should read about: versatility queen, cheerful personality, plot-twist fashion preference

 

39. Kim TaeRi

Charming points you should read about: attention to detail in acting, wholesome, down-to-earth

 

40. fromis_9's Lee ChaeYoung

Charming points you should read about: energizer bunny, moodmaker, strong and fit

 

41. PURPLE KISS' Yuki

Charming points you should read about: impactful rap ability, angelic beauty, cutest laugh

 

42. Kim SoHyun

Charming points you should read about: goddess visuals, bubbly persona, mature personality

 

43. Kim SeJeong

Charming points you should read about: golden voice, industry all-rounder, generous attitude

 

44. cignature's JeeWon

Charming points you should read about: beautiful smile, 'the human pink', sunshine angel

 

45. Mun KaYoung

Charming points you should read about: free-spirited, global citizen, high-fashion modeling

 

46. Billlie's Moon SuA

Charming points you should read about: it factor, bloodline talent, whisker dimples

 

47. Kep1er's DaYeon

Charming points you should read about: dancing queen, top-level professionalism, authentically herself

 

48. SECRET NUMBER's Dita

Charming points you should read about: honey-dripping voice, artistic creativity, walking vitamin

 

49. Jung SoMin

Charming points you should read about: acting duality, traditional dancer, family-oriented

 

50. Brave Girls' YuJeong

Charming points you should read about: the essence of melodic, appreciative displays for fans, powerhouse smile

 

51. Shin SaeKyeong

Charming points you should read about: ever-dynamic actress, ethereal visuals, professional baker in past life

 

52. Jo YuRi

Charming points you should read about: dalgona-sweet melodies, triple threat, sentimental personality

 

 

53. IVE's Rei

Charming points you should read about: all-rounder rookie, industry trendsetter, stunning visuals

 

54. MAMAMOO's Solar

Charming points you should read about: vocal powerhouse, an inspiring musical actress, as dazzling as her name

 

55. Cherry Bullet's May

Charming points you should read about: doll-like visuals, praiseworthy dance, extreme athleticism

 

56. Choi YeNa

Charming points you should read about: undeniably solid vocals, dancing queen, happy virus

 

57. Lee SeYoung

Charming points you should read about: captivating character portrayals, source of inspiration, animal lover

 

58. WJSN's YeonJung

Charming points you should read about: lasting vocal impression, pitch-perfect, endearing charm

 

59. BLACKPINK's JiSoo

Charming points you should read about: airy vocals, lovable aura, beagle beauty

 

60. TWICE's NaYeon

Charming points you should read about: delightful vocal tone, graceful dance lines, downright gorgeous

 

61. Billlie's Tsuki

Charming points you should read about: destined industry legend, facial expression queen, an idol of positivity

 

62. LE SSERAFIM's Sakura

Charming points you should read about: incredible work ethic, stellar mindset, concept chameleon

 

63. TRI.BE's SongSun

Charming points you should read about: perseverant spirit, aromatic vocals, adorable leader

 

64. DREAMCATCHER's DaMi

Charming points you should read about: the personification of charisma, diligent attitude, invented the term 'girl crush'

 

65. Han SoHee

Charming points you should read about: wide acting spectrum, added another level to the beauty standard, down-to-earth queen

 

66. VIVIZ's SinB

Charming points you should read about: pure vocals, conceptually flexible dance technique, sassy side with a touch of silly

 

67. woo!ah!'s NaNa

Charming points you should read about: hexagonal idol, affinity for leadership, 'the idol that nobody is allowed to dislike'

 

68. fromis_9's Lee SaeRom

Charming points you should read about: anchor-like captain, a standout on stage, fashionista

 

69. Rocket Punch's YeonHee

Charming points you should read about: lovable stage presence, persistent leader, mood booster persona

 

70. Lapillus' Chanty

Charming points you should read about: multilingual queen, beauty and brains, belongs in the limelight

 

71. Go YounJung

Charming points you should read about: breakout actress successful from the start, fine artist, regal visuals

 

72. Seor InA

Charming points you should read about: actress not afraid of a challenge, trained to be a K-Pop idol before, goes the extra mile for fans

 

73. PURPLE KISS' ChaeIn

Charming points you should read about: all-rounder, stellar improvisation skills, the best beagle

 

74. Weeekly's Lee SooJin

Charming points you should read about: level-headed, constantly working behind the scenes, actress-like aura

 

75. LOONA's HyunJin

Charming points you should read about: always has the time of her life on stage, the source of many smiles, 4D personality

 

76. Kang MiNa

Charming points you should read about: holistically talented figure, natural aegyo, fairy-like ears and visuals

 

77. Girl's Day's Lee HyeRi

Charming points you should read about: career duality, energizing personality traits, charitable/generous heart

 

78. Lee YoungJi

Charming points you should read about: MZ generation it girl, husky honey-like vocals, authentic personality

 

79. Girls' Generation's TaeYeon

Charming points you should read about: 'representative female K-Pop idol', vocal queen, fearless leader

 

80. LE SSERAFIM's Kim ChaeWon

Charming points you should read about: Honey-like vocals, charismatic stage presence, heartwarming personality

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81. (G)I-DLE's Minnie

Charming points you should read about: 'Queencard' like no other, incredible vocals, flawless visuals

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82. Red Velvet's Wendy

Charming points you should read about: Amazing at covers and originals, OST goddess, loveable queen

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83. aespa's Winter

Charming points you should read about: Insane vocal range, incredible musicality, overall sweetheart

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84. ITZY's ChaeRyeong

Charming points you should read about: Dancing queen, natural born comedian, jaw-dropping visuals

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85. fromis_9's Song HaYoung

Charming points you should read about: Walking serotonin boost, skilled dancer and vocalist, revitalizing energy

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86. Kep1er's XiaoTing

Charming points you should read about: Dancing prowess, amazing survival show history, jaw-dropping visuals

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87. Cherry Bullet's JiWon

Charming points you should read about: Master of concepts, enchanting dance skills, all-rounder

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88. Kim JiEun

Charming points you should read about: Amazing actress, wonderful MC, hilarious variety sense

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89. Red Velvet's Joy

Charming points you should read about: Awe-inspiring vocals, noteworthy actress, radiating light

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90. Han HyoJoo

Charming points you should read about: Storied career, timeless visuals, heartwarming personality

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91. DREAMCATCHER's SiYeon

Charming points you should read about: Rock-inspired, powerful voice, source of joy

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Which other Korean idols or actresses do you have a girl crush on? Let us know in the comments. 

 

The renowned "Ice Bucket Challenge" is currently being revived in South Korea to celebrate the construction of the first hospital for patients with ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease in the country. To contribute to the cause and aid the construction, Jinusean's Sean - the CEO of the nonprofit organization "승일희망재단" (Seungil Huimang Jaedan or Seungil Hope Foundation), took on the ice bucket challenge first and nominated Park BoGum, IU, and former footballer Cho WonHee to carry it on.

For those who might not know, the Ice Bucket Challenge is a viral campaign that first emerged in 2014, where people filmed themselves getting drenched with ice water to raise awareness and funds for ALS charities. Participants would then nominate others to partake in the challenge within 24 hours, promoting both donations and the dissemination of information about the disease.

First, Park BoGum participated in the challenge, dunking a bucket of ice on himself and further nominating Kwak DongYeon, Oh My Girl's Mimi, and THE BOYZ's Q to take on the challenge.

Next, IU took on the challenge, adorably getting nervous right before the ice bucket was turned over her. She nominated Heo JoonSeok, Lee JooYoung, and Lee DoHyun for the challenge.

IU even playfully commented on Park BoGum's post, claiming that doing the challenge with a cap on should be invalid. We're looking forward to seeing their on-screen chemistry in "You Have Done Well" even more now!

Cho WonHee also participated in this challenge, nominating ZE:A's Yim SiWan, baseball player Lee JungHoo, and footballer Lee YoungPyo.

Promptly, from Park BoGum's nominations, Kwak DongYeon participated and nominated all the viewers of his video. Mimi participated and nominated singer ALi, WINNER's Jinu, and Lee YoungJi. Q participated and nominated WEi's Kang SeokHwa, Mihawk Back (1MILLION DANCE STUDIO's Baek KooYoung) and THE BOYZ's SunWoo.

ALi participated and nominated SolBi, actress Kim Hieora, and Hwang WooLim. Jinu participated and nominated Jang SuWon, DINDIN, and comedian Lee JaeYool. Lee YoungJi donated and nominated YVES, Weki Meki's Choi YooJung, and Lee ChaeYeon. Kang SeokHwa participated and nominated Apink's Oh HaYoung, BAE173's J-Min, and PURPLE KISS' Dosie. THE BOYZ's SunWoo participated and nominated THE B (THE BOYZ's fandom).

Hwang WooLim participated and nominated Lim JeongHee, Lee EunYul, and Lee HaYoung.

Kim Hieora donated and nominated Kim SeJeong, Park SungHoon, and Kim SoHyang.

DINDIN participated and nominated SLEEPY and Jung GyuMin (who you might remember from "Transit Love 2".)

Lee ChaeYeon participated and nominated her fans CHAERISH, along with MeloMance's Kim MinSeok and (G)I-DLE's SoYeon.

BAE173's J-Min participated and nominated DKB's D1, Cha WoongKi, and CIX's SeungHun.

Among IU's nominations, Heo JoonSeok participated and nominated Ryu KyungSoo, Bae YooRam, and Lee HyunWoo. Lee JooYoung participated and nominated Hyun BongSik, Lee DongHwi, and Kwon NaRa. Lee DoHyun donated and nominated Song HyeKyo, Go MinSi, and Kim GunWoo.

Ryu KyungSoo was nominated by both Heo JoonSeok and Kwon NaRa. He participated and nominated Jung WonYeong, Yang HyunMin, and Im JaeHyuk. Bae YooRam participated and nominated Gong Myoung, Cho YiHyun, and Yoo ByungJae. Lee HyunWoo participated and nominated Park KiWoong, Bae HyeonSeong, and viewers of his video who would like to participate with warm hearts.

Kwon NaRa participated and nominated Ryu KyungSoo, Kim MyungSoo (INFINITE's L) and Lee YiKyung. Kim MyungSoo participated and nominated all the viewers of his video.

Song HyeKyo participated by donating and nominated Han SoHee, Kim MinSeok, and model Shin HyunJi.

Gong Myoung participated and nominated the viewers of his video.

Han SoHee participated by donating and nominated the viewers of her story.

Yang HyunMin participated and nominated Park HoSan, Lee Haney, and Nam YeonWoo.

Im JaeHyuk participated and nominated everyone watching his post.

Bae HyeonSeong participated and nominated the viewers of his video.

Lee Haney participated and nominated Kim MyungJun, Jang EuiSoo, and Jeong SoonWon.

Jang EuiSoo participated and nominated Hong DeokPyo, Hong SeungHwi, and Lee JongMin.

From Cho WonHee's nominations, Yim SiWan participated and nominated Lee SiYoung, SUPER JUNIOR's Choi SiWon, and Choo SungHoon. Lee SiYoung participated and nominated Yoon SeAh and Kim KangMin. Yoon SeAh participated by donating as well as doing the ice bucket challenge, further nominating Jang SeungJo, Jung ShinHye, and Ahn DongGu.

Jang SeungJo participated and nominated Kim HyoJin, Jeong SoonWon, and Director Dari. Jeong SoonWon and Director Dari participated by donating.

Jung ShinHye participated and nominated Shin JaeHwi, Kim HongBin, and Kim MinJi. Kim MinJi donated and participated, asking viewers to tag anyone who is interested in the cause.

Ahn DongGu donated and participated in the challenge, nominating the viewers of his video who wanted to participate.

Park SungHoon participated by donating and further nominated Jung YiJu, Bang HyoRin, and Oh WooRi. Oh YuRi and Jung YiJu participated by donating.

D1 participated and nominated Moon JongUp, OnlyOneOf's Mill, and NTX's YunHyeok. MoonJongUp participated and nominated Kim ByungJoo, Yoo HeeDo, and Gon. Mill participated and nominated Lee ChanWon, Choi MinYoung, and viewers of his video. Choi MinYoung participated by donating. YunHyeok participated and nominated BAE173's Lee HanGyul and NTX's fans, NTFUL.

PURPLE KISS' Dosie participated and nominated fellow member ChaeIn, ONEWE's GiUk, and MIRAE's LIEN. ChaeIn participated and nominated Weeekly's Monday, YOUHA, and Cherry Bullet's HaeYoon. GiUk participated and nominated LUMINOUS' WooBin, Kim TaeMin, and YONGYONG. LIEN participated and nominated BAE173's JunSeo, ADORA, and DKB's E-Chan.

WooBin participated and nominated LUMINI, and his viewers, YONGYONG participated and nominated Gree, Cha Yup, and ONEUS' LeeDo. LeeDo participated and nominated OMEGA X's HanGyeom, Park SiU, and Shin DongYun.

Cherry Bullet's HaeYoon participated and nominated PURPLE KISS' Na GoEun, Weeekly's Monday, and NATURE's Loha.

Weeekly's Monday participated and nominated ChoA, Cherry Bullet's BoRa, and Weeekly's fandom Daileee. Loha participated and nominated SECRET NUMBER's Jinny, U-KISS' SiYoon, and LOUDI.

Na GoEun participated and nominated H1-Key's Riina, ONEWE's DongMyeong, and Choi YeonSoo. DongMyeong donated and nominated Jeong DongHwa, Sim HyunSeo, PEtER, and Xdinary Heroes' O.de.

Riina participated and nominated DreamNote's SuMin, Go YiJin, and Queenz Eye's WonChae.

You can watch all the ice bucket challenge videos on the Instagram profiles of the mentioned celebrities. To stay up to date with the challenge and the celebrities who are participating/donating, you can follow the official Instagram account of Seungil Hope Foundation on Instagram.

If you'd like to donate, you can do so here.

 

There are some idols who always appear so tall when standing alone in their picture, but then, when being next to other idols, we realize how small they are. This is both surprising and cute revelations K-Pop fans get from time to time. Because being small is only a bonus to them and always adds to idols' cute side, we love to see those shorts kings and queens of the industry. On the other hand, some idols are expected to be small already, due to their very cute faces, and their size is just a perfect match. Because looking at them being so cute, we'd all want to look the same!

In fact, there are many idols who are quite short, or shorter than you expect them to be, but who cares, because on top of their talent and pretty or handsome face, they also have their very cute size! So let's see who our pocket-size K-Pop idols are below 160cm.

Note: this is not a ranking.

 

1. TWICE's ChaeYoung

This one might come as a surprise as she definitely looks like a tall model in each of her pics, but TWICE's ChaeYoung is in fact below 160cm tall! Not by much, but with her 159cm height, she does not go beyond 160cm. Considering her small and cute size, it is a complete mystery how she can appear this tall in her pictures every single time. But one thing is for sure, no matter her height, ChaeYoung has the cutest look, always.

 

2. Weki Meki's YooJung

Another idol's height that might surprise you is that of Weki Meki's YooJung! Just like TWICE's ChaeYoung, she is only 159cm tall. Fans love to see her next to taller idols as well, the view of the height difference with YooJung always warms everyone's heart. But even just on her own, YooJung is so cute and pocket-size, she needs nobody to win over everybody's heart.

 

3. MAMAMOO's WheeIn

Surprisingly, WheeIn is only 159cm tall, yet she definitely has the biggest charisma! Maybe this is actually the reason why she doesn't look so small, even next to other taller idols. After all, aura and charisma play a big role in an idol's image, and it seems to be the case for WheeIn as well. But again, being short is only a plus to add to her pretty face and her incredible talent. However, she did hint before that she would have loved to be just one centimeter taller.

 

4. Red Velvet's Wendy

Her height difference from the other member of her group isn't big, yet Wendy is no taller than 158cm! Despite this fact, she stays nonetheless very cute, pretty, and charismatic. And once again, we can wonder how good her photography skills are. Because when looking at her pictures, she certainly doesn't look 157cm yet, it is her small size that highlights the beauty and talent we see from her on a daily basis.

 

5. WJSN's LuDa

Don't let her long arms and legs' proportions trick you! WJSn's LuDa is only 156cm tall! Isn't she so cute with such a small size and adorable face? May it be her smile, her eyes, or her size, everything about LuDa screams 'cute'. Actually, she is so cute that she gained a special nickname for her short size, many call her 'jjokkomi', which can be translated as 'tiny', so a cute way to mention her short height. Definitely, LuDa is the perfect definition of cute.

 

6. FIFTY FIFTY's SaeNa

This group who recently debuted might have caught your attention due to their viral song 'Cupid'. But caught up in the rhythm, you might not have noticed the small height of SaeNa which is no taller than 160cm! She's also right at the edge and looks perfectly cute that way. She's new to the industry, but her small size might help her to win more fans due to her cute look and undeniable talent.

 

7. (G)I-DLE's SoYeon

For sure you did not expect to see a member of (G)I-DLE in this list! Yet, the very leader of the group is really pocket-sized as she is only 157cm tall! If the small height is usually associated with cute idols, SoYeon is here to give a new definition of small height, and that is cool. With all her charisma and energy, SoYeon is showing us that height is really just a number, and anything is possible as long as you have a will strong enough. Such a small body for such an incredible soul, no wonder she shines so bright!

 

Just like those idols, don't let your height determine what you do and who you are, on the contrary, make use of it to look the cutest at any given point in time!