Want to know who are the most famous male K-pop idols in 2023? If yes, follow this list of the top 10 most popular male K-pop idols in 2023.
If you hear Korean music then you must be following one or some of the popular K-pop groups and their artists. K-pop stars are new sensations in the music and entertainment world followed by millions of people around the world. But how is Korean pop music culture spreading quickly across the world? It’s just because of some K-pop idols and their fans who have made this possible. Such outstanding and best male K-pop artists are placed in this article.
Let’s have a look at the list and tell us your favorite male K-pop idol in the comment section.
Top 10 Most Popular Male K-pop Idols in 2023
10. Jimin
Park Ji-min, a South Korean actor, dancer, and songwriter popularly known as Jimin. He started his career under the roof of a South Korean Band named BTS. He learned his dancing skills from Dance Academy where he learned about popping and locking. Additionally, he learned contemporary dance at Busan High School of Arts. He has exceptional dance skills after working hard on his skills he has reached this stage. He is a solo person who has his first solo music video in BTS and hit 100 million views on Youtube with the album named “ Serendipity”.
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9. Lay Zhang
Zhang Yixing, aka Lay Zhang and Lay, is a publicity ambassador for the Communist Youth League of China. He is a famous rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, director, dancer, and actor from China. Besides, he is also one of the most popular male K-pop artists in 2023 from the boy group Exo. Currently, over 13 million people follow him on Instagram only and over 3 million people on Twitter.
Lay was first telecasted on the Chinese Tv talent show Star academy and gained recognition from there. At the age of six, he first acted in the Chinese television drama starring Huan Huan. He gained third place in the TV competition Star Academy in the year 2005.
8. BamBam
Knupimook Bhuwakul, who is known as BamBam worldwide, is a Thai singer in South Korea. He is a member of the Boy Band Got7. He has attended multiple concerts of the “Rain” and was inspired by him to start learning dancing and singing when he was just 10 years old. Also, he was a member of the dance squad We Zaa Cool with one of the most beautiful and hottest female K-pop idols Lisa of Blackpink. Besides that, he has also won the first prize in the Thailand Rain Cover dance Competition. Talking about his popularity, so he has over 13 million followers on Instagram and more than 8 million followers on Twitter. No doubt, he is also one of the most popular male K-pop idols in 2023.
7. G-Dragon
On August 18, 1998, Kwon Ji-Yong is a rapper, producer, and fashion designer. He is also known as G-Dragon and popularly known by this name only. He became successful from his best-selling album Day by Day in South Korea. Besides, he has also released an album known as GD & TOP with Big Band bandmate. One of his famous singles “EP one of a kind” was also awarded Seoul Music Awards. He has great fashion sense and is also popular as a good fashion designer. He was also named by Forbes as the most likable person in the year 2016. As of now, he has over 19 million followers on Instagram and more than 8 million followers on Twitter which confirms his fame.
6. Baekhyun
Byun Baek-Hyun, one of the popular K-pop idols, actors, singers, and songwriters. He was born on 6 May 1992 in South Korea. He got his training from SM Entertainment. In 2012 he began his journey with the South Korean Chinese boy group EXO. During his high school days, he was a lead singer in a band named Honsusangtae and won the local competition also. He joined the SM casting system in 2011 and from there he started becoming popular. In the year 2016, he made a duet named Dream with Suzy that hit the top rank in real-time music charts. Currently, he has more than 20 million Insta followers and millions of fans on Twitter and Facebook.
5. Sehun
Oh Se-hun, well known as Sehun. A great rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, model, and dancer, so why a multitalented personality. Sehun is a member of the South Korean Chinese boy group EXO since 2012. He has good popularity in South Korea as well as worldwide. In 2017, his name was announced as the Best Dressed Man in Louis Vuitton’s show for years 2017 and 2018. He has also become the second South Korean male idol who is featured in Vogue Korea after G-Dragon. Millions of people follow him as their idol because of his tremendous singing and rapping. Currently, he has more than 21 million followers on Insta and his fans trend him on Twitter so frequently.
4. Chanyeol
The 3rd place for most popular male K-pop artist in 2023 is completely deserved by Chanyeol. Park Chan-yeol is a multitalented South Korean star who has been a rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and model. He is a part of a south Korean Chinese boy group EXO. He joined EXO on 23rd February 2012.
Chanyeol owns a baritone singing voice, one of the major causes behind his popularity. He has more than 23 million followers on Instagram and remains a warm subject on other social media platforms too.
3. Jackson Wang
Another most popular male idol in the K-pop music world. He is a great rapper, singer, and dancer who was born on 28 March 1994 in Hong Kong. He founded one of the most famous labels named Team Wang where he worked as a creative director. Besides that, he is also an active member of Got7, a South Korean boy group. He is a popular actor and has acted in various South Korean reality shows including Roommate, Go Fridge, Mirrors, etc. He is a great online influencer, holding over 23 million followers on Instagram and over 4 million followers on Twitter. Undoubtedly, he is a bright star in the Korean pop world.
2. Kim Tae-Hyung
The rising superstar of the Korean music industry Kim Tae-Hyung is popularly known by his stage name V. He is a popular male K-pop idol from the world’s most renowned K-pop group BTS. He is a singer and songwriter by profession and was born on 30 December 1995 in South Korea. His over 10 million followers on Instagram are adequately narrating his rage among his fans. His foremost solo Christmas Tree got featured in Billboard Hot 100 on 4th January 2022. As of 2023, his net worth is expected to be around $32 million. He truly deserves the 2nd spot among the top 10 most popular male K-pop idols in 2023.
1. Jungkook
Jungkook, the most famous and well-known male K-pop idol from South Korea. If you love K-pop music, we guess you must be aware of the BTS band or Bangtan Boys, the South Koran boy band. He auditioned for Superstar K’s third season and got rejected there but many companies approached him.
Jungkook joined BTS with the single 2 Cool 4 Skool release on 12th June 2013 and is currently the youngest vocalist in the BTS band. He has exceptional dance skills, and after working hard he has become a leading male K-pop idol. He holds over 8 million Instagram followers and often gets trending by fans on Twitter. Several groups in Jungkook’s name are made by his fans on Facebook. His fans only need a reason to share and make viral things about Jungkook. So, undoubtedly he is the most popular male K-pop idol as of now in 2023.
