K-pop idols who are big fans of other idols

In recent years, K-pop has become increasingly popular internationally, attracting a huge legion of fans in all parts of the world. As a result, it has become increasingly common to find South Korean pop artists at the top of international charts, in addition to the most profitable tour lists of the year.

However, in addition to the musical genre gaining more and more space beyond Asian borders, K-pop also remains a phenomenon in its country of origin — so much so that, within the industry itself, we can find countless idols who also They are, like us, big fans of other K-pop artists. Check out some!

1. Yuna from ITZY

Since its debut, YunaITZY’s maknae, has never hidden her BLINK side. This is because, on numerous occasions, the artist has mentioned BLACKPINK, and how much she likes the girl group, as well as dancing to their songs whenever possible. In some interviews, its members have even revealed that the youngest used to sing the b-sides “Forever Young” and “Don’t Know What to Do”, as well as the title “How You Like That”, repeatedly during the day. .

In 2023, Yuna performed a cover of the solo song by Jennie“You and Me”, during the 2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon, in addition to using the track as inspiration for his personal Instagram user, @igotyuandme. This Monday, the 28th, the idol was noticed by Jenniewhich shared the artist dancing to her latest single, “Mantra.” In a messaging app with fans, the ITZY member reacted by saying: “It’s a good day. Yes~ I will be full even if I don’t have dinner.”

2. Soobin from TOMORROW X TOGETHER

In the year 2023, during an interview with Esquire Korea (via Soompi), Soobinleader of TOMORROW X TOGETHER, TXT, revealed that the girl group KARA were his “first loves”, falling in love with the artists when he was still in elementary school. Furthermore, in one of the boy group’s videos published on YouTube, the singer revealed that he started dreaming of becoming an idol “just because he wanted to meet KARA”.

During the 2022 MAMA Awards, Soobin had the opportunity to meet the group members for the first time, where he made a point of delivering a handwritten letter to Gyuri, Seungyeon, Youngji, Nicole and Jiyoung. This year, the artist was invited by his idols to attend the group’s show in Japan — and he didn’t think twice about going to the country of the Rising Sun, sharing his entire experience on Instagram, where he wrote: “2024 KARASIA A day that never I will forget it for the rest of my life… I was so, so happy.”

3. Yoon from STAYC

On social media, Yoona member of STAYC, is known as the captain of the Neverlands, fans of (G)I-DLE. An admirer of the girl group for years, the artist knows all of the group’s lyrics and choreography, as well as collecting albums and photocards, where she usually displays the cards on the covers of her electronic devices — just like us!

The passion of Yoon is already known to Soyeon, Minnie, Miyeon, Shuhua and Yuqiwho always make a point of inviting her to their shows, in addition to recording challenges with the singer from their comebacks whenever possible. In 2022, after recording a video with Yuqithe STAYC member was caught crying with emotion, where she revealed that she was also invited by the artist to go out together one day, and they exchanged phone numbers.

@soojintrust yoon is such a big real fan of gidle… she was crying after doing the tiktok challenge with them 🥺 #gidle#stayc#yoon#yuqi#fy♬ original sound – Cely

4. Ni-ki from ENHYPEN

Maknae from ENHYPEN, Ni-ki has been a huge fan of SHINee since he was little. In 2016, when he was just 12 years old, the idol was part of the dance group SHINee Kids, and had the opportunity to go on stage with his idols at the Tokyo Dome, one of the main arenas in Japan. On that occasion, the little star he ended up getting very emotional, and was comforted by Key.

In 2022, when he had already debuted, Ni-ki had the opportunity to meet again with Keywho remembered him and was impressed by his size and his fluency in Korean, saying that he has been following the young man’s career at ENHYPEN. Some time later, the artist revealed that he was touched that his idol remembered him, even four years after their first meeting.

5. Hyein from NewJeans

Before becoming successful all over the world with NewJeans, the group’s maknae, Hyein, it was a declared ARMY. In 2020, two years before her debut, the artist appears in a vlog on the Pocket TV channel, on YouTube, where she gives a tour of her room, revealing her admiration for BTS, and especially for her bias (favorite member), Jinwhich had a photo hanging on the wall.

After debuting, Hyein has already had the opportunity to record numerous videos alongside some members of BTS, as they are all part of the same conglomerate: HYBE. Furthermore, on numerous occasions, RM, Jin, Jungkook, Jimin, V, Suga and J-Hope They have already revealed how much they like NewJeans, singing and dancing to their songs frequently. After the conflict between HYBE and ADOR began, Jungkookin fact, spoke out on Instagram, showing support for the girl group.

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