What would K-pop be without our favorite boybands and pretty boys? With the inundation of boy groups and pretty faces popping up left and right, it's hard to distinguish between the forgettables and the unforgettables. But despite the many rappers, singers, and dancers, there are a handful of male stars that are untouchable, irreplaceable, and will always be remembered as some of the best male K-pop idols ever to make their mark on the industry. Let's take a look!

JYJ and DBSK may have once been a united front, but since their break-up, it's been apparent that no matter what happens, these five men will go down as K-pop veteran master idols. Before their split, the DBSK was thee boy group to beat and nobody could touch their influence, fan base, or popularity. Now that the group has split, it does seem that the more powerful group is JYJ but it's solely because they've got one more member than the other. Micky Yoochun, Jaejoong, Junsu, Changmin, and Yunho will always have the K-pop world at the fingerprints and I see none of them slowing down anytime soon.

You can try to be Rain, but no one can ever be Rain. Known as the Korean Usher, Rain, was the first male solo star to take the K-pop industry and the rest of Asia by storm. His hit singles, insanely good dance skills, voice, and charm won the hearts of millions. No diehard old school K-pop fan can 100% say they were never affected by the epidemic that was Rainism and if they deny it, know that they are lying to your face.

Shinhwa is the only group in the history of boy groups to ever be a united front for more than 10 years. The group has been together strong for a whopping 15 years and continues to release singles and make their rounds around variety and music shows. Their loyal fans have stuck with them for years and now that all of the men have finished up their military duties, none of them are settled down or married with kids, I'll bet Shinhwa will still be around when their old and wrinkly and they'll still be alive and kicking.

No one has had the kind of influence on music or fashion like G-Dragon has. He's what I like to call fearless, out of the box different, unlike any other artist. He pushes the envelope, dips into unknown waters, creates shock value after shock value and continues to be one of the most influential artists of all time. He sticks with music and he engulfs himself in all its majesty and glory.

There will never be someone like Tiger JK. An original OG, a pioneer for Korean rap music, a hip-hop legend, Tiger JK is untouchable to the highest degree. And if you love Korean rap now, and you don't know Tiger JK, I advise you to get on Youtube fast...and now.