Nowadays, everyone knows about the south Korean idols. In South Korean fandom culture, an idol is a celebrity who works in the field of K-pop, either as a member of a group or as a solo performer. K-pop idols are distinguished by the highly manufactured star system in which they are produced and introduced, as well as their proclivity to symbolize a hybridized confluence of visuals, music, fashion, and dance.
They are generally employed by a popular entertainment agency and have had intensive training in dance, singing, and foreign language. Idols keep a carefully manicured public image and social media presence, and they spend a lot of time and money on cultivating relationships with followers through performances and gatherings. People in South Korea join these agencies from an early age in the hopes to become an idol.
Most of the South Korean idols can be seen having exceptional beauty and have multiple talents. However, everyone is unique and different in their own way. Here’s a list of some of the shortest male k-pop idols.
1. Jimin of BTS
When it comes to height, Jimin is the first that comes to one’s mind. For the longest time, Jimin was known as the shortest in the south Korean idol group, however, recently, it was revealed that his height is 174 cm. This makes his height the same as Suga’s. The South Korean musician is a part of a k-pop group. Park Ji-min, sometimes known as Jimin, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and record producer signed to Big Hit Music. He is a BTS vocalist and dancer. He has released two self-produced songs as a solo artist: “Promise” in 2018 and “Christmas Love” in 2020. Big Hit Music’s singer-songwriter and record producer. He is a BTS vocalist and dancer.
2. Suho of EXO
Suho has been in the talks for a while as he got discharged from the military. Kim Jun-myeon is a South Korean singer, composer, and actor better known by his stage name Suho (meaning “guardian” in Korean). He is 173 cm tall in height. In March, he made his solo debut with the publication of his EP, Self-Portrait. Suho has been in a number of television dramas and films. He is known for starring in dramas like One Way Trip, The Universe’s Star, Rich Man, Middle School Girl A, and How Are U Bread. Suho is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor under the management of SM Entertainment. He is the frontman of the boy band EXO as well as a member of its subgroup EXO-K.
3. Lee Know of STRAY KIDS
Lee Know is the one member in the south Korean idol group, Stray Kids, that most of the members stay clear of. The members tend to get scared of him easily because of his straightforward and sassy attitude. Lee Know’s height is 172 cm. Lee Know was born in Gimpo, South Korea, on October 25, 1998 (age 23). He is the group Stray Kids’ principal dancer, vocalist, and sub-rapper. Lee Know was born in the South Korean city of Gimpo. He is the group Stray Kids’ principal dancer, vocalist, and sub-rapper. He is known as the group’s mom, and he has a lot of sass, but when it comes to taking care of the members, he goes all out. Not to mention the idol used to be a BTS’s backup dancer before becoming a member of the popular boy band Stray Kids.
4. EUNKWANG of BTOB
Eunkwang recently became famous after shouting in a concert. Seo Eun-Kwang is a South Korean singer, composer, entertainer, musical actor, and the leader and main vocalist of the South Korean boy group BtoB. BtoB is a South Korean boy band created in 2012 by Cube Entertainment. Seo Eun-Kwang, Lee Min-hyuk, Lee Chang-sub, Im Hyun-sik, Peniel Shin, and Yook Sung-Jae comprise the group. His height is 173 cm. the leader of BTOB accidentally screamed at the crowd to make some noise in a concert when he realized that they weren’t allowed to scream or shout, so he changed what he was saying to a mid sentence and told the audience to clap. This became a very famous meme as even other celebrities started copying him.
5. Ten of NCT
Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul, better known as Ten, is a Thai singer and dancer who performs in South Korea and China. Ten’s height is 172 cm. he made his debut with the South Korean boy band NCT’s first sub-unit, NCT U, around the year 2016. Since 2019, Ten has mostly been active as a member of the China-based ensemble WayV, although he is also a member of the South Korean supergroup SuperM. Ten has released many solo songs under the SM Station project, which have gained the attention of many fans, such as “Dream in a Dream”, “New Heroes”, and “Paint Me Naked”. He is NCT U, WayV, and SuperM’s main dancer, lead vocalist, and sub-rapper.
6. Woozi of SEVENTEEN
Woozi was recently seen participating in a photoshoot for a pictorial and interview. He is also one of the male south Korean idols, who has a small height and is actually considered quite adorable. His height is 164 cm. Woozi is a Pledis Entertainment singer, composer, and producer from South Korea. He is the leader of Vocal Team and a member of the boy band SEVENTEEN. He is also a member of the ‘Leaders’ special sub-unit. Woozi has also written or created music for a number of K-pop musicians, including Seventeen, Ailee, I.O.I, and Chanyeo.
7. Ha Sung Woon of WannaOne
He is definitely one of those artists who are known as all-rounders as there are no bound to his talent. Ha Sung-woon is a South Korean singer-songwriter. He is best known as a member of the South Korean boy band Wanna One, as a member of the boy group Hotshot, and as a solo artist. He launched his solo career in the year 2019 with the release of his debut extended play, My Moment. Ha Sung Woon was previously featured on MBC’s “Infinite Challenge,” where he was invited to a “Tiny Party.” There, his fellow members revealed after measuring his height that he was 167 cm tall.
8. Jinho of PENTAGON
Jo Jin-ho is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer, composer, vocal teacher, and part of the South Korean boy group Pentagon under Cube Entertainment. He is a former SM Entertainment trainee and member of the SM the Ballad project group. Jinho became a voice coach after quitting SM Entertainment in 2015. He has taught Cube labelmates (G)I-dle and Yoo Seon-ho, among others, since then. He is 168 cm tall in his height.
9. Jinhwan of IKON
Jinhwan is not only iKON’s smallest member but also its oldest. He possesses powerful pop vocals with a distinct tone. He is from the Korean island of Jeju and has resided in the Philippines. His height is 165 cm. Kim Jinhwan goes by the stage name he adopted, Jay. He signed YG Entertainment on the same day as B.I. in 2011. He is the eldest member of iKON, as well as the main vocalist and lead dancer. He can also communicate in English, Japanese, some Chinese, and Bisaya making him a popular option for primary speaker video greetings to supporters. Jinhwan was a trainee with SM Entertainment before to joining YG Entertainment.
10. Felix of Stray Kids
Known for his deep voice, Felix has been a favorite of the audience since his debut. Originating from Australia, he is Stray Kids’ primary dancer, rapper, and sub-vocalist. Stray Kids is a South Korean boy band founded by JYP Entertainment in 2017 as a result of the reality program of the same name. Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N are the group’s eight members. Felix has been admired and loved by all the fans in South Korea. He also keeps updating his fans by posting vlogs. Felix’s height is 171 cm which is just one centimeter less than Lee Know.
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