5 K-pop Idols Who Were Given Titles
In the K-pop industry, giving your favorite artist a title that perfectly describes them is not uncommon. In particular, South Koreans give a national title to celebrities or public figures, which is a big honor as it shows how much the nation loves them. Aside from that, others received titles that are somewhat like their nicknames.
With that, here are some K-pop idols who were given titles by the public!
1. aespa Karina - 'Human CG'
aespa Karina
Since Karina made her debut with aespa in 2020, the idol has continuously been making waves on social media for her surreal visuals. In fact, Karina became well known for her CG-like beauty that she eventually earned the title of "Human CG."
In photos and behind-the-scenes videos, fans couldn't help but be mesmerized by Karina's real-life visuals and extraordinary proportions that make her look like a doll. Many always wonder if she is even real!
2. Rain - 'The Nation's Thief'
Rain
A hilarious title was given to Rain. After his marriage to actress Kim Tae Hee back in January 2017, the "Rainism" hitmaker was awarded the title of "The Nation's Thief". Why? For stealing the heart of not only the actress, who also holds the national title "The Perfect Daughter of Your Mother," but the country as well!
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3. BoA - 'Queen of K-pop'
BoA
If you have been a longtime K-pop fan, you would know that BoA is known as the "Queen of K-pop"! Before the genre was popular, BoA had opened the doors for K-pop to expand outside of Korea, especially in Japan, where she attained commercial success that led to K-pop becoming popular in the country. Not only that, but BoA has over 20 years of experience under her belt in K-pop, which makes her perfect for holding the title.
4. BTS Jungkook - 'Golden Maknae'
BTS Jungkook
Jungkook was initially given the title of "Golden Maknae" by BTS fans, ARMYs, due to the youngest member's exceptional talent in almost anything. Be it dancing, singing, rapping, producing, sports, art, games, and film, among many others, Jungkook is skilled in all aspects - which makes him "golden." While the title was first made famous within the fandom, it soon spread, and the entire nation now knows him as such!
5. BLACKPINK Jisoo - 'Miss Korea'
BLACKPINK Jisoo
Each of the BLACKPINK members radiates different kinds of auras based on their personalities. And for Jisoo, many found that she exudes elegance, pureness, and royalty. So it's not a surprise that she also earned the title of "Miss Korea" for her visuals! In fact, many even thought that she was fit to join the national pageant due to these factors.
Which is your favorite title?
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Written by Robyn Joan
