Youngest Kpop Idols In The Industry Right Now | Top Male Kpop Idols Under 20 - Korea Truly (2024)

It is no surprise that Kpop has taken over the entire world by storm. It is one of the most popular genres of music trending at the moment. Almost everyone is infected with Kpop fever and absolutely adores their idols.

What is even more interesting is the fact that band members begin training at a tender age, so you see so many young heartthrobs and good-looking Kpop idols.

While most teenagers have a lot of homework to do, these icons simply have to juggle their musical careers and academics.

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Without further ado, here are our top male Kpop idols who have successfully made a name for themselves and are simply thriving today

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Youngest Kpop Idols In The Industry Right Now

1. Junghwan (Treasure)

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He was born on February 18, 2005 and is the youngest member of the popular Kpop group Treasure. He made his debut on August 7, 2020 along with the rest of his bandmates.

His full name is So Jung Hwan and was only fifteen when he first made his debut. He loves playing games, listening to music, spending time with his family, exercising and dancing.

Jungwhan started working as a model ever since he was a child and has also appeared in many commercials from the age of nine. This young heartthrob was also part of one of the K-Tigers and is great at acrobatics because of it.

2.Ni-ki (ENHYPEN)

Nishimura Riki was born on December 9, 2005 and is better known as Niki, the youngest member of Kpop group ENHYPEN. They were formed during I-LAND and have been melting hearts ever since.

He was only fourteen when he competed on the show and is someone with a good sense of adventure, an honest heart and a lot of curiousity.

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What is fascinating is that he is originally from Japan and grew up dancing at the age of five. It is for this reason that he memorizes all his choreography and picks it up very quickly.

3.Hyunjin (Stray Kids)

Hwang Hyun Jin was born on March 20, 2000 and belongs to one of the popular Kpop groups called Stray Kids. This idol made his debut on March 25, 2028 and was only eighteen years old.

He is better known for his stage name-Hyunjin and is known to be very humble about his appearance. His dream was to become a soccer player and absolutely loves watching dramas and reading.

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Fun fact about this young cutie is that he loves coffee but just cannot seem to take it as it makes his face puffy and heart races.

4.Renjun (NCT)

Huang Renjun was born on Mar 23, 2000 and is a part of one of the biggest Kpop groups called NCT. He is actually a Chinese based singer and is the main vocalist for his group.

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Renjun can speak both Chinese and Korean fluently and loves drawing and painting whenever he gets the chance.

He loves Sci-fi movies like the Avengers and Avatar and loves eating a hot pot with shrimp balls, chicken and beef. This hottie has won many hearts all over.

5.Soobin (TXT)

Choi Soo Bin was born Dec 5, 2000 and is better known for his stage name Soobin. This South Korean singer is the leader of the Kpop group TXT which comes under the Big Hit Entertainment.

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Soobin made his debut in March 2019 and since then there has been no looking back. He loves his fans and even warned them about following strict diets that make them starve.

A funny thing about this idol is how he is obsessed with almond milk and just can’t seem to have enough of it.

6.Win (MCND)

Bang Jun Hyuk was born on Dec 19, 2004, and is a part of popular Kpop group MCND under Top media.

Better known as Win, he was only fifteen when he made his first debut with his group on february 27, 2020. He loves painting and is known for his special talent of moving his ears.

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Win was a participant of the reality show Under Nineteen and always wanted to be a webtoon writer when he was a kid. He loves eating focaccia chips, fried chicken, tteokbokki, and pork belly.

7.Sanha (ASTRO)

Yoon Sanha was born on Mar 21, 2000 and is the youngest member of kpop group Astro under Fantagio Entertainment. He made his first debut on February 23, 2016 and was a trainee at the young age of twelve under the Fantagio Entertainment where he trained hard for four years.

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Sanha has two older brothers and enjoys singing and playing the guitar. He is terrified of insects and bugs and is allergic to seafood. He is good friends with Daehwi of AB6IX and Sunwoo and Eric from The Boyz.

8.Woobin (CRAVITY)

Seo Woo Bin, is a popular South Korean singer known for his stage anime Woobin. He is a part of the boy band group Cravity under the Starship Entertainment.

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He was a trainee in 2017 for three years before making his debut in April 2020 with Cravity. I find it quite how Woobin considers his nose to be a charming point and has both his ears pierced even though he doesn’t wear any earrings. He loves beatboxing and karaokes.

Woobinwas inspired by TVXQ’s Mirotic to become a Kpop idol. He enjoys cooking and considers it a stress buster.

9.Chani (SF9)

Kang Chan Hee was born on Jan 17, 2000, better known for his stage name Chani.he is a dancer, singer and rapper and also the youngest member of his group SF9 under the FNC Entertainment.

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He was only sixteen when he made his debut with SF9 on Oct 5, 2016. He enjoys playing the piano, drawing, watching movies and singing.

Want to know a fun fact? He is the only band member born in the 2000s and also the shortest member with a height of 177 cm. he considers Taemin from SHINee as a role model.

10.Jisung( NCT)

Park Ji Sung was born on Feb 5, 2002 and is a South Korean singer and member of NCT under SM Entertainment. he is known by his stage name Jisung. He was born in Seoul and is known for his incredible dancing skills.

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His favorite sport is soccer and loves mint chocolate ice cream and avocados. He is the youngest member of the NCT dream and is known to have very big hands. He enjoys singing, dancing and rapping and his favorite artist is Kai from EXO.

11. Jinwoo (GHOST9)

Lee Jin Woo was born on September 13, 2004, and is a famous South Korean rapper and member of the Kpop group GHOST9 under Maroo Entertainment. He made his debut at the age of fifteen with the popular group TEEN TEEN on September 18, 2019.

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He then made his debut with GHOST9 on September 23, 2020. His hobbies include singing, playing soccer and watching choreographies.

Jinwoo has a baby face but is in fact very mature. He was a contestant of the show Produce X in 2019 and lost around thirteen pounds during this time.

12.Seongmin (CRAVITY)

Ahn Seong Min, was born on August 1, 2003 or better known as Seongmin, is a South Korean singer and the youngest member of popular Kpop boy band Cravity. he made his debut with them in April 2020.

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He considers his wink to be his charming gpoint and has a very innocent and pure look. He has two older brothers and his hobbies include watching movies and dramas.

Another fun thing about this idol is that he loves yogurt and his favorite snack is haribo (gum candy). He looks up to Jaehyun from NCT as his role model. He can also draw beautifully and do calligraphy well.

13.Sungwon (1the9)

Park Sungwon was born on December 18, 2003, and is better known for his stage name Won, is the youngest member of Kpop group Ciipher since 2021 under the Rain Company.

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He is also a former member of 1the9. Sungwon made his debut with that group way back in April 2019. He was only seventeen when he made his debut with Cipher. He was also one of the winners on under Nineteen in 2018. The group 1the9 disbanded on August 8, 2020.

Kpop agencies usually recruit young idols when they are as young as ten years old before you see them debuting with a group.

Although you may think this seems intense, these kids were born under the spotlight and it is the norm in the Kpop industry.

We have compiled a list of male idols who debuted at a young age and are still very active in the industry.

With years of training, working out and prioritizing above everything else, this list of sweet, charismatic, cute Kpop idols under 20 have never failed to stun their fans with their incredible vocals, mesmerizing beauty and awesome dancing skills.

Undoubtedly, these K-pop idols are not just crazy talented but also hold bold and interesting personalities. These top 13 male K-pop idols shortlisted in this post are the perfect example for it. Which one was your favorite? Comment and let us know.

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Youngest Kpop Idols In The Industry Right Now | Top Male Kpop Idols Under 20 - Korea Truly (2024)

FAQs

Youngest Kpop Idols In The Industry Right Now | Top Male Kpop Idols Under 20 - Korea Truly? ›

Jisung (birth name Park Ji Sung) Jisung is considered the youngest male K-pop idol in the industry. At 14, he marked his debut with the NCT sub-unit NCT Dream's single Chewing Gum. He is known as an all-rounder idol, who was a trainee for three years.

Who is the youngest K-pop idol in the K-pop industry? ›

The youngest kpop idol, as of 2024 in sm entertainment is Sakuya of NCT WISH. being born on November 18, 2007.

Who is the 19 year old K-pop idol? ›

Minji (NewJeans)

Kim Min-ji, affectionately known as Minji, is a 19-year-old rising star from South Korea. Under the South Korean record label ADOR, Minji is a member of the group NewJeans, marking her impactful debut on July 22, 2022.

Who is the 14 year old K-pop idol boy? ›

The Wind's Jang Hyoungjoon, a singer under With US Entertainment, was born on October 25, 2008, and debuted on May 15, 2023, at 14 years, 6 months, and 18 days old, making him one of the youngest idols to debut.

Is there a 12 year old K-pop idol? ›

Lim Seowon may only be 12 but her sweet looks, powerhouse vocals, and nifty dance moves made her stand out on Korean talent show Universe Ticket. But netizens are wondering if Seowon is a little too young to be in showbiz after seeing that she doesn't even have all her teeth yet. Scroll down for the video.

Which kpop idols are 14? ›

Jiheon (fromis_9) debuted in 2018 at the age of 14. Wonyoung (IZ*ONE) debuted in 2018 at the age of 14. Yuna (ITZY) debuted in 2019 at the age of 15. Dahyun (Rocket Punch) debuted in 2019 at the age of 14.

Can a 13 year old become a K-pop idol? ›

Conditions. Aspiring K-pop idols, known as "trainees," sign contracts with management agencies when the trainee is as young as 12 or 13 years old. It may take ten years for an agency to groom the trainee and for them to debut on stage, according to the former head of the Korea Entertainment Law Society.

Who is the coolest K-pop idol? ›

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Is 19 too old to audition for K-pop? ›

It's not old to have an audition, if you have the talent or the patience to continue your journey to K-pop, just, if you want to have a faster, debut, you must learn fast to catch up with other, you also could be the oldest member in the group, but no worries, if you are wanting to continue this journey, then start ...

Which K-pop idol is 15 years old? ›

Haeun of Lallipus is the youngest 13-year-old to debut as a K-pop idol. Who is the 15-year-old girl K-pop idol? Hyein of NewJeans is now a 15-year-old girl K-pop idol.

Who is K-pop cute boy? ›

Other good looking idols in the Korean music world include Cha Eun Woo, Felix, and Yeonjun. Featuring masculine guys and cute heartthrobs, these idols was handpicked based on their enduring influence, continued popularity, distinctive characteristics and, of course, their eye-catching looks.

Who is the 11 year old K-pop idol? ›

AfreecaTV faces criticism after results from their new survival show “UPTOYOU” shows an 11-year-old will debut in the final group. On December 21, the finale for “UPTOYOU” was released, and shocked fans after finding Kim Rayul, a 2011 liner, will be debuting in the final group.

Who is the youngest male K-pop artist? ›

Who is the youngest idol to debut at JYP? The youngest idol to debut under JYP was Ren Shuyang, he debuted under JYP China, since he is Chinese and is currently in a boy group called boy story. He auditioned at 8, made his first appearance at 10, and debuted at 11.

Can a kid be a K-pop idol? ›

You can't debut at that age but become a trainee. If you do get to debut at 12 under a small company, you won't be considered an actual idol. You would just be in a group(I assume) of kids that sing and dance not idols. I personally don't think of groups like PIERCE or Vitamin as K-pop idols but kids who sing.

Is 23 too old to audition for K-pop? ›

The older members of a group can debut around 25, but most groups maknaes are around 15-17 nowadays (yes that would average to 16 but I don't like it so there). No big company would accept anyone over like 21 at most as a trainee. Medium companies? It's up in the air.

Is 17 too old to be a K-pop idol? ›

It is never too old for anything. Ofcourse you may come across answers like “ it is too old since other artists started training at the age of 15…” yeah that's right but let them start at 15! YOU are gonna start even at 20 if you want to. Who are some k-pop idols who became trainee at a very young age?

What is the youngest member of a K-pop group called? ›

In K-pop groups, the youngest member is called maknae, so is there any name for the oldest member?

What is the age limit to be a K-pop idol? ›

You go to the audition center and apply for an audition in one of the vocal, rap, dance, acting, or model categories. Those between 12 and 25 years old in Korean age can participate, and there are no other restrictions on gender, educational background, or nationality.

Who is the youngest K-pop leader? ›

Jungwon was only 16 when the group debuted, making him one of the youngest K-pop leaders of all time. On June 2, 2020, Jungwon was confirmed as a contestant on CJ ENM and Big Hit Entertainment's reality survival show I-LAND.

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