Highly Talented, Here Are 8 K-Pop Idols Who Are 'Idols' to Other Idols!

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Written by Fadya Jasmin

K-Pop fans are always amazed by the extraordinary talents of K-Pop idols. Every generation in the K-Pop industry has successfully proven and produced K-Pop idols with singing and dancing talents that cannot be underestimated. However, surely every K-Pop idol has a role model or someone who inspires them.

Many K-Pop idols often mention internationally renowned singers as their role models. It turns out that not only international singers, but many K-Pop idols explicitly mention the names of other K-Pop idols as their inspiration. This lineup of K-Pop idols has been dubbed 'Idols of Idols' by K-Pop fans, after it was known that they have fans among other K-Pop idols!

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Korean female soloist, IU made her debut as a K-Pop idol in 2008. Having a career for 15 years, IU has become a soloist loved by K-Pop fans and other junior idol colleagues. It is known that a number of K-Pop idols, such as Jungkook BTS, Jaehyun NCT 127, Wonwoo SEVENTEEN, Nayeon TWICE, and Somi have admitted that they are fans of this beautiful soloist. IU actually has many fanboys, yes!

One of the senior female soloists under SM Entertainment, namely BoA has been known as one of the K-Pop idols who has influence in the K-Pop industry. BoA made her debut as a soloist in the 2000s. This senior singer actually has fans among idols, such as Key SHINee, Irene Red Velvet, and Solar Mamamoo.

Popular 3rd generation Boy Group, BTS has successfully brought tremendous influence to the K-Pop industry. Until now, BTS remains a very popular K-Pop idol worldwide. With remarkable achievements, BTS often becomes a role model for a lineup of K-Pop idols. Korean artists who are fans of BTS include Hyein NewJeans, Yunjin LE SSERAFIM, Wooyoung Ateez, Jihoon Treasure, and Younghoon The Boyz.

One of the 3rd generation Girl Groups, namely BLACKPINK, has also proven their extraordinary popularity. BLACKPINK is often referred to as the most popular Girl Group at present. The success achieved by BLACKPINK has become an inspiration for the majority of K-Pop idols. It is known that Korean artists such as Yuna ITZY, Kazuha LE SSERAFIM, Xiaoting Kep1er, and Treasure have revealed that they are fans of BLACKPINK.

Leader Girl Group SNSD, Taeyeon is the next female Korean soloist who has fans from the K-Pop Idol community. In addition to being active as a member of SNSD, Taeyeon is also active as a soloist and has released several albums. Many K-Pop idols are captivated by the talent of this beautiful soloist. Idols such as Red Velvet, BamBam GOT7, Jisoo BLACKPINK, and Moonbyul Mamamoo have admitted to being fans of Taeyeon SNSD.

Boy Group gen 3 under SM Entertainment, namely EXO, is also a popular Boy Group among K-Pop fans. This Boy Group, which debuted in 2012, has successfully captivated fans with their iconic songs. Thanks to this success, EXO has become a group that is often used as a role model for K-Pop idols, such as Anton RIIZE, Taeyang SF9, and Jisung NCT DREAM.

Main dancer and maknae of Boy Group SHINee, Taemin apparently managed to captivate K-Pop fans and even other K-Pop idols with his extraordinary talent. A lineup of K-Pop idols, such as Taehyun TXT, Haechan NCT, Chani SF9, Shotaro RIIZE, and Somi, admit that they consider Taemin as their role model.

Famous rapper from gen 2 Boy Group BIGBANG, G-Dragon has become a legendary idol in the K-Pop industry. His captivating talent has managed to attract idols from various K-Pop generations. A lineup of K-Pop idols, such as IU, Jungkook BTS, Zico, Somi, and Young K DAY6, confess to being fans of this BIGBANG rapper.