5 Male K-pop Idols Who Were Popular in School: BTS V, EXO Baekhyun, More [Updated 2023]
Several K-pop idols today, who are well-known around the world, gained fame even before they entered the music industry. Well, it's not hard to believe that- just look at their pretty and handsome faces. But, of course, their visuals aren't 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 V
BTS V and his family relocated several times when he was still studying, hence, he attended different schools. Despite that, he was still able to make many friends because he was naturally just a social butterfly with an adorable personality. It's no wonder why he was able to capture other student's attention.
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Aside from his personality, another reason why BTS V was popular during his school days is because he used a pencil case where you can play a game on. Because of the uniqueness of his pencil case, it attracted many students. He once gave this as advice to an ARMY who asked him about how they can make friends in school.
2. EXO Baekhyun
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's band called Honsusangtae. He was given the role of the lead singer. The band even once won in a local music festival.
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His honey vocals, paired with his incredible visuals, amazing dance skills, and sweet, goofy personality, made him famous enough in school that he even had his own fanchant before he debuted as an idol. He also had female audience members screaming because of his excellent vocals.
Because of how he showcased singing and dance skills during his school days, it's safe to say that he had already earned fans even as a student.
3. NCT Jaehyun
Like EXO Baekhyun, NCT Jaehyun also did a lot of moving, which led to him transferring schools multiple times. This includes his time in Connecticut between the ages of five and 10, when he was known as Jay, as his teacher couldn't pronounce Jaehyun correctly.
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Despite having to leave one school for another several times, the NCT member's handsomeness, friendliness, infectious smile, and kind personality made him famous among his fellow students no matter where he went.
4. DAY6 Wonpil
During his middle school days, DAY6 Wonpil was so popular that he even had his own fanbase. He was described to be a handsome student who was quiet and would only hang out with his close friends.
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Like Baekhyun, Wonpil was also part of a band called "Three Music Musketeers," which is the school's first band and was really popular. One time, they had an audition to search for a new member, and many female students participated even if they didn't know how to play an instrument. In his photos, it's apparent that he also boasted handsome looks.
5. CRAVITY Jungmo
CRAVITY Jungmo is also a male K-pop idol who was popular in school, partly because he was musically inclined. He attended Sangmoon High School, and played the role of the school band's guitarist. Additionally, he was also known to crack jokes in school which probably only made students like him more.
These are just a few of the male K-pop idols who were popular in school, so if you know other artists, comment down below!
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