On a recent survey of the Korean poll site, Kpopchoice, netizens selected their most favorite youngest member (maknae) of each K-pop group, and after weeks of votings, the finalist list is finally out!
Here's the Top 50 K-pop Maknae of 2020, according to netizens:
10. PENTAGON Wooseok
98' liner Wooseok, despite his young age, is one of the most achievers among other maknaes. Besides being a performer, he is also a singer-songwriter and composer, contributing to most of their group's songs. In addition to this, he is also the main vocal of the group, given his fantastic voice.
In 2019, he also debuted as a member of a musical duo, along Kuanlin, kicking off with the song, "I'm a Star."
9. CLC Eunbin
The main visual and main rapper of the group, fans surely can't take off their eyes to Eunbin once she starts performing. With her spectacular rapping skills incorporated by her overflowing appeal on stage, you can't believe she can slay everything even if she's just 20.
8. WINNER Seung Yoon
Representing Yoon, the Leader Maknae of WINNER! Indeed, despite being the youngest, his achievements and skills can handle the group very well. In particular, the idol excels in every entertainment field; may it be on singing or acting.
Aside from being a record producer and songwriter, Yoon also appears on Korean dramas. On top of that, the K-pop member is also the main vocalist of the group, the first YG artist to win six crowns in, "King of the Mask Singer."
7. EXO Sehun
The maknae of EXO is also an achiever! He recently released an album through sub-unit EXO-SC, along with Chanyeol with their song," 1 Billion Views." The song gained huge public interest, killing the charts as well.
In his younger days, he was revealed to be a former ulzzang or an internet star with visual-perfect features; no doubt, he is one of the visuals of EXO. However, aside from his looks, he is also an all-rounder idol, excelling in singing, rapping, dancing, and acting!
6. SEVENTEEN Dino
Lee Chan, or prominently known as Dino, is a 99' liner and is the youngest member of Pledis Entertainment idol group, SEVENTEEN. He is under the performance team, given his amazing talent in dancing, one of the reasons as well why he's the main dancer of the group. In fact, in his pre-debut days, he was actually casted after winning a daesang during a dance competition called Jeonju's Youth Dance Tournament.
5. BLACKPINK Lisa
Lisa is definitely on the list, too! The Thai K-pop idol is not only the main dancer of the group and famous in Korea, but she's rocking in other countries as well. She recently came out as the mentor of the Chinese survival show, "Youth with You 2020," and was selected as the brand model of Chinese products.
In addition to this, due to her perfect image, she's also chosen as muse and ambassador of top fashion lines, Prada, Celine, and BVLGARI.
4. iKON Chanwoo
Chanwoo, Also known as Chan, is a 98' liner, is known to be a good actor, playing the younger counterpart of Lee Minho in his popular Korean dramas, "The heirs" and "Boys Over Flowers." He is a vocalist of the group.
3. SHINee Taemin
Taemin is the youngest and one of the most successful members of the group. In 2008, he debuted through SHINee at a very young age, carrying the main dancer position. After four years, he debuted again in 2012, under SM's project group. Younique. In 2014 then, Taemin debuted as a solo artist, and later on produces his hit songs, "Danger," "Press Your Number," and "MOVE."
With his achievement, he debuted in Japan as a solo artist as well, with several K-pop idols choosing him as their role model now. Meanwhile, he became one of the second-gen idol debuting four times, after debuting in SuperM in 2019.
2. ASTRO Sanha
Sanha, the youngest member of the idol group ASTRO, proves himself as well to be the best maknae. Debuting at a young age of 15, Sanha's passion and perseverance brought him as a member of a rising K-pop group. He's not only a vocalist but an actor as well. His cute and innocent charm always makes fans' falling for him more, and the members can't resist his pureness as well, making him the most treasured member of the group.
1. BTS Jungkook
Jungkook, the golden maknae of BTS, rank No.1 for the best maknae this 2020! He is not only a singer but a composer and producer as well. This year, he self-produced the song "Still with You," even getting praise from Billboard. In particular, he also contributed to most of their songs!
In addition to this, he recently made several headlines after covering the song, "10000 Hours," making everyone swoon!
From Top 11 to Top 50, See the List Below:
11. MONSTA X I.M
12. MAMAMOO Hwasa
13 NCT Jisung
14. BtoB Sungjae
15. GOT7 Yugyeom
16. TXT Huening Kai
17. (G)I-DLE Shuhua
18. TWICE Tzuyu
19. AOA Chanmi
20.Stray Kids I.N
21. EVERGLOW Yiren
22. Oneus Xion
23. ATEEZ Jong Ho
24. A.C.E Chan
25. NU'EST Ren
26. CRAVITY Seongmin
27. SF9 Chani
28. MCND Win
29. VERIVERY Kangmin
30. Red Velvet Yeri
31. IZ*ONE Wonyoung
32. VICTON Subin
33. AB6IX Daehwi
34. Golden Child Bomin
35. MOMOLAND Nancy
36. GFRIEND Umji
37. 1THE9 Sungwon
38. ITZY Yuna
39. APINK Hayoung
40. DREAMCATCHER Gahyeon
41. GIRLS' DAY Hyeri
42. Weki Meki Lucy
43. GUGUDAN Hyeyeon
44. Oh My Girl Arin
45. Lovelyz Yein
46. Cherry Bullet May
47. Loona Yeojin
48. COSMIC Girl Yeonjung
49. FROMIS_9 Jiheon
50. DIA Somyi
Among these 50 best maknaes of 2020, who's your pick? Comment down below!