THIS 5th-Gen Idol Is Gaining Attention for Visuals Like He Came Straight Out of Manga
"Nation's First Love"? THIS male idol is attracting the attention of K-pop enthusiasts and netizens for his unrealistic beauty that boasts 100% synchronization with an anime character.
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RIIZE Wonbin Becomes Hot Topic for Visuals That Came Straight Out of Manga
Wonbin, a member of the rookie boy group RIIZE is becoming the center of attraction for his visuals that reminded people of their "First Love" in the 90s!
Recently, the male idol became a hot topic in an online community after an OP shared a video titled, "RIIZE waiting in Gangnam."
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On that day, SM Entertainment's new boy group made a surprise visit at a girls' middle school, wearing school uniforms as outfits.
While all of the members got the students' hearts all excited and fluttered, there was one who particularly stood out — and it was no other than Wonbin!
Amid and after the event, Wonbin's photos and clips spread on various SNS and forums, where he flaunted his unrealistic visuals that are comparable to an anime character.
Fans and web users who saw him particularly pointed out his perfect synchro rate with Kou Mabuchi (initially Kou Tanaka) the main male character in the popular Japanese anime, "Ao Haru Ride."
In the manga and anime, Kou is a second-year high school student and is Futaba's first love, the female lead.
However, the anime character not only captured the hearts of girls in the series but he was also loved all over the world for his appearance that reminds people of their "First Love."
Similar to Kou, Wonbin boasts long black hair and a sleek appearance, and he embodied the character even more after wearing a black jacket and tie to his school uniform.
People also pointed out the similarities in their personalities, wherein Kou and Wonbin might appear cold and nonchalant outside, but they have warmth and cuteness inside.
Fans who are fascinated by Wonbin's beautiful visuals in his school uniform responded positively, saying:
- "Pure cartoon visual idol has come out."
- "It's like a movie with my first love when he's wearing school uniform."
- "How can the name be Wonbin, too?"
RIIZE Wonbin Recent Activities
Meanwhile, Wonbin is in charge of the center with his handsome visuals at SM Entertainment's new boy group RIIZE, which debuted in September.
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Like aespa Karina, he was reportedly cast by SM through social media DMs, not auditions.
On the other hand, RIIZE's debut album "Get A Guitar" is receiving great love for its pop genre song featuring retro synthesizers and funky guitar rhythms. In the future, attention is being paid to Wonbin and RIIZE's moves as prospective "Fifth-Gen Era Leaders."
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
