The world of k-pop is filled with so many idols having so many features as they need to be the whole package. From heartwarming vocals to killer dance skills, the idols have it all. But while to reach the level of skill, they go through years of training, some things come naturally to them. Fans have many attributes and beauty standards to look up to and swoon about in their bias. While many love their bias for their visuals, many fans have a thing for the tall idols. And in recent times, many k-pop idols are walking down the runways with their towering heights showing off their walk.
Breaking the stereotypes of Asians being short, many k-pop idols are ruling the world of k-pop with their tall figures. There are many things that fans tend to love the tall k-pop idols—saying that tall idols make them feel protective and safe. But with the charming face and personality the idols have, it’s not so hard for the fans to treat the idols like a baby. They have been very creative, too, making memes and clubs, bringing laughter to the fandom.
So Here Are Some Of The Tallest Male K-pop Idols In The Industry Who Are Ruling The Fans’ Hearts right Now!
1. Junghyun
Height: 195 cm (6’5”)
From being the tallest person in his high school, Lee Jung Hyun is the tallest k-pop male idol right now. The idol made his debut with the boy group 2Z under GOGO2020. The second member to be announced as a part of the group, Jung-Hyun, is the maknae of the group. He serves as the bassist and vocalist of the group. The idol is also signed with Morph Entertainment and works as a model too. For his music career, Junghyun seeks inspiration from Motely Crue’s bassist Nikki Sixx and Guns N Roses. Before his debut, the idol had no idea what and how things were going to be. Working with Sinawe of Seo Taiji and Boys, Junghyun was happy that he got to play the bass even when he was a complete newbie to the instrument.
Songs To Listen: All I Need, Stupid, Doctor, Behind Cut
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2. Rowoon
Height: 193 cm (6’4”)
Kim Seok Woo, popularly known as SF9’s Rowoon, is the second tallest male k-pop idol. One of the most popular idols all over the world, Rowoon is not limited to just music but is also a part of many globally hit k-dramas like “Where Stars Land,” “Extraordinary You,” and “She Would Never Know”. The idol made his debut with the nine-member boy group SF9 under FNC Entertainment. During his introduction, he even uses the catchphrase ‘SF9’s Physical’. Hailing from Gangnam-gu, Seoul, the idol is currently enrolled in Kyung Hee Cyber University. He trained for six years with Zuho before their debut with the boy group.
Thanks to his tall height, the actor has been pretty athletic. He even received third place at the National Soccer Competition when he was young. Rowoon is also a huge fan of F.T. Island. Along with modeling for top brands domestic and international. The idol has also been a part of tons of variety shows such as ‘Baek Jongwon’s Alley Restaurant,’ ‘Weekly Idol,’ ‘Law of The Jungle in Patagonia,’ ‘2019 & 2020 Idol Star Athletic Championship,’ ‘Happy Together Season 4,’ ‘Battle Trip,’ ‘Knowing Bros,’ ‘Running Man,’ ‘Let’s Eat Dinner Together,’ ‘Idol Room,’ ‘Hello Counselor,’ and ‘King of Masked Singer’.
Songs To Listen: Shine Together, Trauma, See U Tomorrow, Love No. 5
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3. Seoham
Height: 192 cm (6’4”)
Park Seoham is one of the most popular and tallest idols in the industry. The idol made his debut with the boy group KNK in March 2016 under YNB Entertainment. The tallest member of the group, the idol, served as the main rapper, vocalist, visual, and face of the group. Before making his debut with YNB Entertainment, Seoham used to be under Big Hit Entertainment and even trained with BTS. Winning 2nd place at the company’s 10th Open Audition in February, the idol entered JYPE and trained for acting. The idol was also was chosen by Knetz as 1st in the Top 12 Visual Male in MIXNINE. And appeared in the variety show “Idol Acting Competition – I’m an Actor”. In September 2021, Seoham went on to announce his departure from KNK as he chose not to renew his contract. Focusing on his acting career, Seoham is all set to take up the lead in the upcoming BL k-drama “Semantic Error”.
Songs To Listen: Rain, Sunset, Goodbye, We Are The One
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4. JMIN
Height: 190 cm (6’3”)
Jonathan Min is popular with the stage name JMIN. The American-born Korean rapper made his official debut with H1ghr Music with EP ‘Homecoming ‘featuring Park Hyeonjin, CAMO, Mirani, and Jay Park in August 2021. But he’s been putting original music like ‘Spaceship’ on the internet since 2018. Born and raised in the States, the idol’s family moved to Los Angeles from Florida. Spending his whole life in the west, JMIN isn’t fluent in Korean. He likes mint chocolate. Staring his career as a rapper in the States, the idol has also worked with Korean hip hop artists CAMO and KISSTA to become a pretty known in name in South Korea.
Songs To Listen: Homecoming, Night Sky, Big Bank
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5. BM
Height: 186 cm (6’2”)
Matthew Kim is popularly known by his stage name BM or Big Matthew. Signed under DSP Media, BM is part of the co-ed group Kard. The idol made his debut as a solo artist on June 9, 2021, with the single “Broken Me”. Born and raised in the States, BM moved to South Korea in 2011 to audition and take part in the first season of the SBS reality competition show K-pop Star. Throughout time, BM has worked on his Korean as it was his weakest point starting. Making his debut with KARD, BM took over the role as a “King” card. He’s been working as the songwriter and music composer for the group. Releasing his solo debut album in 2020, BM revealed that he wrote the lyrics of all three tracks and compositions for each song. While BM is popular for being tall, he’s also a part of “Big Tiddie Committee” alongside Pentagon’s Hongseok, Stray Kids’ Bang Chan, The Rose’s Woosung, BTS’ RM.
Songs To Listen: Broken Me, Lost In Euphoria, Dumb Litty, Trust Me
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6. Wooseok
Height: 188 cm (6’2”)
Jung Woo Seok made his debut as a member of the boy group PENTAGON under Cube Entertainment in 2016. Graduating from the School of Performing Arts in Seoul, the idol used to play violin and piano as a child. Wooseok participated in Mnet’s reality survival program, Pentagon Maker, before his debut. In 2019, Wooseok went on to debut in a new unit project alongside labelmate and former Wanna One member Lai Kuan-lin. Thanks to his amazing height, the idol has been walking the runways for a while now. In 2018, Wooseok made his debut as a model at the 2018 F/W Hera Seoul Fashion Week wearing designer brand R.Shemiste. The idol has also been working on acting projects too. He starred in the 2021 SBS web drama ‘Nickname Pine Leaf’ and is a part of Dingo Music’s ‘Those Who Want to Catch’.
Songs To Listen: Shine, Ain’t No Time, How Can I Do, Fine Day
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7. Soobin
Height: 185 cm (6’0.5”)
One of the monster rookies, Choi Soobin, is just above the 6ft mark. Announced as the second member of the boy group, Soobin made his debut with TXT under HYBE Labels in 2019. Serving as the leader of the boy group, he is also the main vocalist and rapper. Extremely popular among the k-pop stans, becoming an idol wasn’t his first choice. He actually wanted to be a psychologist or a foreign language teacher. But performing in a middle school talent show changed Soobin’s mind and inspired him to become an idol.
Soobin’a audition didn’t go as good as he planned as the idol had forgotten much of the lyrics. But fortunately, he cleared the second round and ended up becoming a Big Hit trainee. Within a year of TXT’s debut, the boy group was already topping South Korea’s Gaon album chart and Billboard’s world albums chart.
Songs To Listen: Anti-Romantic, Cat & Dog, Can’t We Just Leave The Monster Alive?, Nap of A Star
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