Several of today’s K-pop idols who are well known around the world have risen to fame even before they entered the music industry. Well, it’s not hard to believe – just look at their pretty and handsome faces. But, of course, their visuals are not the only factor that made other students know about them, their talents and personalities also paved the way.
Here are five male K-pop idols who were popular in school.
5 male K-pop idols who were popular in school: BTS V, EXO Baekhyun, more
1. BTS W
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5 male K-pop idols who were popular in school: BTS V, EXO Baekhyun, more
BTS V and his family moved several times while he was still in college, hence he attended different schools. Despite this, he was still able to make many friends, as he was naturally just a sociable butterfly with a charming personality. No wonder he was able to catch the attention of other students.
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5 male K-pop idols who were popular in school: BTS V, EXO Baekhyun, more
Aside from his personality, another reason why BTS V was popular during his high school days was because he used a pencil case that you could play in. Due to the uniqueness of his pencil case, he attracted many students. he once gave it as advice to the ARMY who asked him how they could be friends at school.
2. Baekhyun’s EXO
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5 male K-pop idols who were popular in school: BTS V, EXO Baekhyun, more
EXO Baekhyun is another male K-pop idol who was popular in school. When he was still a student at Jungwon High School, he was a member of the school band Honsusangtae. He got the role of the lead singer. The team even won once at a local music festival.
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5 male K-pop idols who were popular in school: BTS V, EXO Baekhyun, more
His honeyed vocals coupled with amazing visuals, amazing dancing skills, and a sweet, goofy personality made him famous enough in school that he even had own fanchant before he debuted as an idol. He had too women in the audience scream thanks to the perfect vocals.
Due to the way he presented his singing and dancing skills during his school days, it is safe to say that he gained fans already as a student.
3. NCT Jaehyun
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5 male K-pop idols who were popular in school: BTS V, EXO Baekhyun, more
Like EXO Baekhyun, NCT Jaehyun also moved around a lot which led to him switching schools multiple times. This includes his time in Connecticut between the ages of five and ten when he was known as Jay because his teacher couldn’t pronounce Jaehyun correctly.
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5 male K-pop idols who were popular in school: BTS V, EXO Baekhyun, more
Despite having to leave one school for another several times, the NCT member’s handsomeness, kindness, contagious smile, and kind-hearted personality made him famous among other students no matter where he went.
DAY 6 Wonpil
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5 male K-pop idols who were popular in school: BTS V, EXO Baekhyun, more
During middle school, DAY6 Wonpil was so popular that he even had his own own fanbase. He was described as a handsome student who was quiet and only spent time with close friends.
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5 male K-pop idols who were popular in school: BTS V, EXO Baekhyun, more
Like Baekhyun, Wonpil was a part too team called “Three Music Musketeers”, which was the school’s first band and enjoyed great popularity. One time, they had an audition for a new member, which was attended by many schoolgirls, even if they couldn’t play an instrument. In his photos you can see that he also boasted of a handsome appearance.
5. Jungmo’s THIRST
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5 male K-pop idols who were popular in school: BTS V, EXO Baekhyun, more
CRAVITY Jungmo is also a male K-pop idol who was popular in school partly because he was musically gifted. He attended Sangmoon High School and played the guitarist of the school band. In addition, he was also known to tell jokes in school, which probably only made the students like him more.
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5 male K-pop idols who were popular in school: BTS V, EXO Baekhyun, more
These are just a few male K-pop idols who were popular in school, so if you know of any other artists, comment below!
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Written by Maria Scott
