will be posting my top 10 favorite kpop idols throughout the next few days (MY OPINION), with reasoning behind each pick. i'm evaluating based on criteria that be boiled down to the following (in order by importance):
1. personality
2. looks/charm
3. talent
stay tuned...
#4
minji (newjeans)
minji is a bit of an oddball in this list. most of my favorite idols are on the cuter side, w colorful and expressive personalities. but minji, despite being mostly aloof and calm, is on this list cuz of the role she plays in the greatest 4th gen girl group
#5
IU
theres a kpop meme that goes: idols are either talented and ugly or pretty and untalented. Well luckily for u, u don’t have to pick with IU! a top 5 visual and a top 1 vocalist, IU has been ruling over kpop w an iron fist in a velvet glove for a decade. the mf GOAT of Kpop
this video is everything that makes yujin so charming. all the emotions are pouring out: her sadness, her insecurity, her determination, and her love. u can tell she really, really wants to do well and she sincerely appreciates the support. she shows it in her voice... (1/3)
#5
IU
theres a kpop meme that goes: idols are either talented and ugly or pretty and untalented. Well luckily for u, u don’t have to pick with IU! a top 5 visual and a top 1 vocalist, IU has been ruling over kpop w an iron fist in a velvet glove for a decade. the mf GOAT of Kpop
#6
rosé (blackpink)
if u asked my high school friends what they knew abt my kpop interest, they'd w/out a doubt mention rosé. my first ult, the one who got me into this rabbit hole, rosé will always hold a special place in my heart. the sweet aussie girl with her guitar... (1/n)
#2
an yujin (IVE)
when i first got into IVE, i saw yujin and i thought “wow shes pretty, but she seems too fierce n girl crush to be my type.” well turns out im a stupid fucking monkey cuz this girl acts nothing like how she looks in IVEs concepts, and it caught me so off guard
#3
chaewon (LESSERAFIM)
imo chaewon is THE perfect idol, full stop. she has THE prettiest face, THE best stage presence, and THE best variety charm off-stage. i srsly can't think of anyone who is more built for the limelight. but let's dive into what makes chaewon so great...
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#1
jiheon (fromis_9)
on this list, there r kpop superstars. global icons. and yet my ult bias who clears them all is… this smiley girl from a humble group fromis_9. as usual my goal today is to explain the WHY, and to make u feel a fraction of the love that i have for jiheon
#2
an yujin (IVE)
when i first got into IVE, i saw yujin and i thought “wow shes pretty, but she seems too fierce n girl crush to be my type.” well turns out im a stupid fucking monkey cuz this girl acts nothing like how she looks in IVEs concepts, and it caught me so off guard
yesterday i had the privilege of attending IVE's second ever US concert in oakland. how did they do with 0 native english speakers in the group? here are my thoughts ⬇️
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yujin is one of the very few “leaders” in kpop that’s ACTUALLY a leader. she bears that responsibility with pride.
obv all the members shld be credited for their growth, but i think a big reason why IVE always improves every comeback is because yujin pushes them to improve
Rei saying she used to be scared of yujin in the past....
After getting close to her, she had the realisation that Yujin wasn't just "angry"
But she has her own concerns and was actually looking out for everyone
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yujin: sigh... my expectations for this dog girl were sky high going into the concert, and she still somehow surpassed them. all the other members were amazing, but an yujin was on a higher cosmic plane. not a single flaw in her performance. S tier crowd control and charm.
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dream, i understand your frustration, but if their data and calculations are correct, then it would have been a one in 7.5 trillion chance that you could have gotten 42/262 piglin pearl trades, which does seem suspicious. Was their research and analysis biased, and if so, how?
an yujin is a walking oxymoron, cuz every time i watch her i feel the butterflies from her cuteness and the chills from her sexiness. i can't find a single flaw in anything she does. i'm really, really considering making her my ult because she's just THAT perfect and enticing
i've said this before, but yujin exuberates a crazy confidence that no other member has. seeing her in person, i could feel the power in her voice and her gait. she not only hits the notes, but she sings loudly and emphatically. it was so empowering to listen to her.
on top of that, she danced every move flawlessly while maintaining good pitch. i seriously can't stress how perfect her performance was. idk how she does this every time. AND SHE'S DOING ALL OF THIS WHILE JUGGLING 800 OTHER SCHEDULES
her soft, deep speaking voice is the best i've heard in kpop. combine this w her unique accent speaking english and her emotional maturity, and u can see y she's the perfect leader. i think many girls wish they had an older sister like minji
the fact that MHJ turned the public opinion completely around without disputing a single logical fact about the allegations just tells u exactly how the internet works LOL i fucking hate it here
#3
chaewon (LESSERAFIM)
imo chaewon is THE perfect idol, full stop. she has THE prettiest face, THE best stage presence, and THE best variety charm off-stage. i srsly can't think of anyone who is more built for the limelight. but let's dive into what makes chaewon so great...
#4
minji (newjeans)
minji is a bit of an oddball in this list. most of my favorite idols are on the cuter side, w colorful and expressive personalities. but minji, despite being mostly aloof and calm, is on this list cuz of the role she plays in the greatest 4th gen girl group
thus, although wony can speak better english, yujins crowd control might've been slightly better. u can tell she was having so much fun on stage. she's the leader but she was running around in embarrassment, giggling, and smiling to her eyes. and even still, u know she's the boss
yujin doesn't speak english very well, but she just has a confidence and a bubbly aura that eliminate any sense of awkwardness when she speaks. her eyes sparkle when she lies about how she "loved" oakland, and she shakes with excitement after every sentence.
she's graceful and well-spoken. calm and caring. visually, she looks elegant and stoic, yet you always feel a sense of warmth permeating from her expression. when she speaks, you're drawn into her gaze, no matter what she's saying. minji is the cool senior anime girl personified.
newjeans has a lot of colorful personalities to handle, but minji serves as an emotional anchor for the group. she's the rocky headland to the members' crashing waves. but unlike other leaders, who can pass as younger members, minji has the personality to fit her role perfectly
i follow a couple other groups on weverse and they barely even post/comment. meanwhile jisun is hosting cooking competitions completely on her own volition.
fromis's fan service is unmatched. it's crazy the lengths the members go to keep the fans entertained. best group fr
i think yujin’s unique blend of traits came from her transition from the mischievous maknae of izone to the powerful leader of ive. she’s taken the best of both worlds to create arguably the best personality in kpop. her youngji ep is where all these traits come on full display
her body language, and her tears. from the way her english has improved so much since the 1st stop, to the way she continues to polish her stages and singing, you can't fake that passion. yujin has a beautiful heart and she truly cares abt being the best version of herself. (2/3)
speaking of being a leader, yujin is not afraid to put her foot down when the group needs organizing. even as a maknae in izone, she’s taken after eunbi and assumed her role in IVE with confidence. she’s stern, but empathetic. a hallmark of a great leader.
#6
rosé (blackpink)
if u asked my high school friends what they knew abt my kpop interest, they'd w/out a doubt mention rosé. my first ult, the one who got me into this rabbit hole, rosé will always hold a special place in my heart. the sweet aussie girl with her guitar... (1/n)
#7
nagyung (fromis_9)
how many girls do u know of that have incredibly jaw-dropping visuals? the ones that make ppl turn heads wherever they go, regardless of taste. the ones who, when i post them, always got ppl asking "who is that?" probably not many... (1/n)
focusing on the superficials, minji has a strong case to be the best visual in kpop rn. there aren't many idols that floor me every time they post a selca. she makes the same poses every time too, but she's just so mesmerizing that i fall for her every time like it's the first
it's rare to find a person who radiates this much joy and love, even with the weight of the world on her shoulders. this isn't an idol putting on a persona, it's a humble girl from daejeon giving the world all the love she has. i hope no one ever takes that away from her (3/3).
it’s also why I love eye smiles so much; they’re a clear indicator of emotionality. and yujin has THE best eye smile in kpop imo. many idols are feminine, and many are confident, but it’s rare to see an idol with so much of both. yujin is one such rare example
#10
: gaeul (IVE)
one of my more underrated picks, gaeul has some of the most unique visuals out of any idol. she oozes an aura of elegance and warmth that embodies the essence of autumn (gaeul) so well. never have i seen an idol fit a certain theme so well. (1/n)
will be posting my top 10 favorite kpop idols throughout the next few days (MY OPINION), with reasoning behind each pick. i'm evaluating based on criteria that be boiled down to the following (in order by importance):
1. personality
2. looks/charm
3. talent
stay tuned...
let’s get the superficials out of the way before i conclude.
#1
: she might have the best stage presence in 4th gen. there are many IVE songs (kitsch, baddie) that have been saved by yujin’s charisma alone, cuz I picture her dances and expressions when the song comes on.
another trait that’s the icing on the cake: yujin has a perfect splash of wits to her persona. like the way she always hits NA pd w his own line “DAENG” in earth arcade. yujin always has a sharp tongue, but she never comes off as condescending or hurtful.
its cuz newjeans is my favorite group rn, and imo minji spearheads newjeans and everything that makes them so amazing/unique. the youthful energy. the gen z savviness. their casual and fun style. the bickering in english. when i think of newjeans, i think of minji first.
liz: oh my god i was so fucking surprised by liz. i never rly paid much attention to her before, but after seeing her in person i realized that cameras do not do her justice at all. she is SO MUCH PRETTIER in person. the blonde suits her so well and she has such an elegant aura.
god thank you baekho for giving my girl megan not only a great collab song, but the opportunity to perform it live on music shows 😭 i've been so starved of fromis content
for context: they were performing the last chorus of all night for like the fifth time in a row during the encore because they didn’t want to leave 😭 they were tired at this point but they still gave it their all. i appreciated their effort so much
on stage: again, her calmer, deep voice complements the energy of the other members' tones so well. like most great idols, she knows how to make the most out of her visuals, and because she's so damn pretty, it's easy for her. in a group of superstars, minji finds her niche
everything visually abt yujin screams “strength” too, from her demeanor to the sharp gaze in her eyes to her stature/figure. to me this is what true duality is: bold and powerful on the outside, and soft (but still confident!) on the inside. this is yujin’s main selling point!
ok anyways, rant over. some random thoughts abt the concert as a whole:
- they played a short horror movie for hypnosis which was cool
- top 5 performances:
1. woman like me (yujin/leeseo)
2. kitsch
3. hypnosis
4. 7 rings (gaeul)
5. off the record
and even though they were tired, u could tell that they didn't want to leave. and they sang well the whole time, even when they were gassed. here's a great leeseo/yujin clip during that moment:
so just like how the best player on a championship team deserves to be talks for best player in the world, the best idol in the best kpop group (imo) deserves to be in the upper echelon of kpop idols. thus, i'm very comfortable putting minji as my
#4
idol right now
the members have expressed how they constantly lean on minji for support during hard times. it's impressive that she's able to be a rock for the entire group, despite them all being so young. just 1 word in this clip exemplifies everything i've explained:
the margins btwn all these idols are razor thin, but imo yujin might be the closest to a perfect woman. she has no flaws and checks every box, and there r so many attractive things abt her that i cant even put into words: things that make u grin like an idiot when u watch her
minji also has a bit of quirk to her personality, which blends nicely w the extraversion of the other members. her english banter w hanni has produced some golden interactions. she has the savviness and the wit to fit in a gen Z group like NJ
i’m not one to make sweeping claims based off one play but i’ve watched enough dynasty warriors basketball to know that when you’re busting out plays like this, you’re winning it all
liz also got the most non-annyeongz cheers, which i was not expecting. guess that's just more evidence that i was 😴 on her all along. don't think i've ever flipped 180 quicker for an idol. i'm def gonna follow her more from now on
leeseo: i was really impressed by her energy and outgoing she was. even though she's the maknae, she was probably one of the more confident members on stage (side note i never realized how squeaky her voice is). sang very well and did classic cute maknae things. loved her
classic cringe ass fans telling him to “stay away from IU” when IU herself is commenting on his posts and playing along w it… for the billionth time she’s a grown ass woman; she can handle herself just fine. u don’t know shit abt her or her relationships w others
this concert only reaffirmed my belief that gaeul is criminally underrated. she's so damn pretty, cute, charming, talented, sexy... did i say pretty and cute? it deserves another mention, because she's EVEN PRETTIER in person. she deserves all the love in the world.
now why would i like someone like this? after all, i'm not younger than minji, and i'm not someone who really needs an emotional rock. after all, she is an odd one out in my list. she's not as close to my ideal type as many of the other idols on this list.
her signature move is when she leans her head back and closes her eyes. im too lazy to find a specific clip but i think u guys will know what im talking about. all the members can sing well but she obv stood out, being the main vocalist. she sang a ballad w wony that was awesome
an example of this is at the very end of their encore, when they performed all night. after they finished the song, they pretended to say their goodbyes, only for yujin to say "ONE MORE TIME" and they performed the last chorus again. they repeated this process FIVE more times...
overall, 10/10 concert. every performance was awesome and i loved all the members' charms and energy. this cleared blackpink tbh. now i can't wait for LSF and newjeans
imo yujin is the epitome of feminine confidence. i think modern feminism has caused ppl to associate female empowerment with being bold and having a “fuck the haters” mentality. but really, confidence is just abt believing in yourself.
- overall, this concert made me really appreciate how well-balanced IVE is as a group. ik the line distribution is skewed but it really felt like every member shined in their own way. starship needs to push non-annyeongz members more
with her warmth, bubbliness, and emotionality, but is EXTREMELY confident in who she is. she almost never shows timidness when she’s acting goofy or doing a bit. u could attribute that to professionalism, but I see it as strength.
now imagine if jisoo could actually make songs that fit her vocal tone like this. this is why it's lowkey a good thing that bp are "splitting up" and focusing on their own things. that's just not happening w teddy and the strict style of the group
gaeul: gotta admit, carl started off the show a bit slow; i didn't pay her much mind during the first couple songs. but then BAM, 7 rings cover comes. she's dancing her ass off (literally), she's twerking, she's bottle flipping w rei, and then i remember why she's my bias wrecker
the reason humans love dogs is cuz no matter how much shit is going on in our lives, they will always act the same to us. their love and loyalty are unconditional. sound familiar? we love yujin for the same reason we love dogs. the yujin/puppy similarities go beyond the visual.
also, she mentioned that americans like to bark (or "ooh ooh" as she says). i think she saw clips of americans barking at ryujin, yuqi, etc. she started barking and the crowd followed.
fyi we were barking WITH the 17 y/o, not AT the 17 y/o! (unless josh giddey was in the crowd)
her wide eye smile, her unwavering confidence, her playfulness, and her sharp tongue. ie: when youngji jokes that yujin shld take over the show and she INSTANTLY turns it into a bit. it’s crazy how a lil alc and a friend bring out the charming sides of ppl
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you can't prove anything with 100% certainty. Even in court cases where the jury has undeniable evidence that a person is a murderer, there's still probably a 0.00001% chance that he isn't (odds that are BETTER than dream's), yet they still convict the person.
remember that word: strength. that’s the one trait that yujin always oozes, whether it’s her ice cold stare on-stage or her wide eye smile off-stage. no matter the circumstance, yujin will be herself. she’s a tree swaying in the wind, but firmly rooted in self.
another yujin/puppy connection: she’s very emotionally expressive. this ties into the “feminine” side of “feminine confidence.” i could list examples for days, but ill let past me explain it. being comfortable showing emotions is another sign of confidence
look at how many emotions yujin shows in a 5 second clip. excitement, sass, curiosity, embarrassment. girls who are confident wearing their emotions on their sleeve like this are the most attractive.
and that’s not to say that girl crush concepts are bad, I just think it’s more of a masculine take on confidence. but maturity doesn’t necessarily mean acting cooler/sexier. and an yujin is the perfect example of a girl who is still very feminine…
even when she's shaking ass on stage, gaeul can never shake the warm homegirl vibes that make her so charming. her humility and sweetness are a nice complement to wony's glitz and glamour (same w yujin). i will never understand why this woman isn't more popular.
and some of the members were visibly fatigued. i suspect this could be the case at times for any kpop group. however, IVE were well-rested and excited to perform in the US, and that made the concert so much fun. all the members were bursting with energy from start to finish (5/?)
- an yujin decided to wear bangs after hearing the gunshots outside her hotel last night!!! 🥰 how thoughtful of her
- don't take this the wrong way but rei's body is really nice 😭 how did i never notice
#8
: yunjin (LESSERAFIM)
i've said this a million times, but it really is SO SO SO refreshing to have an american like jen in kpop. and it goes beyond the way she talks on weverse like oomf on twitter. (1/n)
#9
: yuqi (G-IDLE)
i can't tell u how many chinese ppl i've met who have yuqi's deep, raspy voice and foul-mouthed personality. it makes for outstanding content, so it's no surprise that she's incredibly funny in variety shows. this is 100% her biggest strength as an idol (1/n)
IU’s musical influence goes beyond Kpop circles. I’ve seen non-kpop friends humming lilac and tons of non-fans tuning into her performances, drawn in by her incredible voice and magnetic charm. ie: this blueming performance, which has 83 mil organic views
wonyoung: most idols look even prettier in person, but wony was probably the only member that looks exactly the same in person as she does on screen. i think this just speaks to how photogenic her face is; it's not a bad thing, but it just meant that she didn't surprise me much
those sharp visuals and badass aura that she emits on-stage makes her an incredible girl crush idol on stage. she has a husky, deep voice that stands out amongst the group. while i want more opportunities for other members, i do understand why starship loves yujin
rei: same w gaeul, i didn't pay much attention to her at first. she was probably the most stiff dancer. but then she decided to perform EVERY SUMMERTIME BY NIKI AS HER SOLO STAGE as a US tour exclusive. i fuckin love that song so i was geeked, and then i got invested in her.
however, they were able to do a good job w crowd control, led by the experience of wony and yujin (more on this later). if anything, their lack of english speaking made them more adorable
another comparison: bp were on the second to last stop of their tour when i went... (4/?)
i've only been to one other kpop concert before (BP) but i actually think that comparing these two shows gives a good idea of how IVE was as a whole.
BP has 3 english speakers and they were on their 2nd world tour. they had vast experience and savvy to control a crowd... (1/?)
and i know it cuz I’ve only recently gotten into yujin, and yet she’s ascended up my list so rapidly and leapfrogged idols that i’ve adored for years. the ONLY issue w such a perfect woman is that u almost feel insecure around her. u don’t want to drag her back w your problems