In a glance, you could mistake these K-pop idols as the youngest member of their groups, but can you believe that they are actually one of the oldest members? Due to their young-looking visuals and child-like personality, youw wouldn't be able to tell who is the real and fake maknae! In some scenarios, the youngest member looks older than his or her older members.
Here are the 20 K-pop idols who are the "fake maknae" of their groups.
1. EXO Xiumin
Xiumin, the oldest member of EXO, just turned 30 last March! However, new fans and netizens may not be sure if he turned 30 years old or 30 months old as he's forever baby in EXO-Ls' eyes. Just look at his gummy smile, chubby cheeks, and baby-like visual, how can you even send this kid into the military?
2. TWICE Nayeon
This baby rabbit who you could mistake as a young toddler is actually 24 years old! Indeed, she's still young, but compared to their real maknae, Tzuyu, the idol Nayeon, with her personality and appearance, you'll have a hard time identifying that she's the oldest member, especially if you are a new fan!
3. BTS Jin
Worldwide handsome Jin, is the unofficial maknae of BTS! Despite being the oldest yet having a young face, he would often make the members keep up with his sassiness and playful attitude, as he would keep on fooling around them. Fans can't help but think he's the youngest member then!
4. SHINee's Onew
Onew is already 30 years old, but his squishy appearance after his military discharge last July is making every netizen believe he's only three years old! SHINee World, the idol group's fandom, even compared his childhood photos and current photos, and you will be confused with his unchanging youthful look!
5. BtoB Minhyuk
Minhyuk is the second oldest member, but fans are commending him for his baby-like appearance. Once you meet him at a concert or in a fan meet, you just want to take him home!
6. Girls' Generation Sunny and Taeyeon
Sunny is also the forever baby of SNSD! Her cute height, face, and personality, once compared to their original maknae Seohyun, will make you think she's the youngest member; but she's actually not!
Taeyeon as well is the "Kid Leader" and princess of the group due to her petite, innocent, and delicate appearance.
7. Red Velvet Irene
Irene is the oldest member of the group, but with Yeri, she's more carefree and would likely create a mess, just like a naughty maknae would do!
8. BLACKPINK Jisoo
"Turtle Rabbit" Kim Jisoo is also on the list! Lisa is the "baby" of the group, but "Jichuu" is a treasured member of the group as well. Not only BLINKs, fandom of BLACKPINK, would spoil her, but also her co-members favor her the most!
9. Apink Chorong
Chorong is the leader and the oldest member, but she's like the youngest member visually!
10. SEVENTEEN Woozi
Woozi is not the oldest, but he is two years older than their real maknae, Dino. However, with his heart-throbbing smile and sparkling eyes, you'll see him like a young kid you want to take care of.
11. WINNER Jinwoo
Jinwoo is the oldest member as well, but how can he be so cute and soft at the same time?
12. GOT7 Mark
Known as the "fake maknae" of GOT7, Mark will surely make you think he's the youngest member with his personality! A goofy and softie member indeed, he would often tease and play around the members, pulling pranks and jokes that you'll find really cute!
13. iKON Jinhwan
Well, who can even forget this cutie fake maknae of iKON? With his charms and easy-go-lucky personality, he would make you doubt if he's actually the youngest member!
14. ASTRO JinJin
Sanha is the real maknae of the group ASTRO, but talking about goofiness and naughtiness, JinJin, will easily top the rank among members!
15. 2NE1 Dara
If a fan doesn't know that Minzy is the youngest member, one can immediately say that Dara, "The vampire" of K-pop industry is the real maknae! Aside from her unchanging youthful look, Dara also acts like a baby in reality!
16. MAMAMOO Solar
Well, most people can't believe that Hwasa is the actual maknae of the group, as most people identify Solar as the youngest member!
17. GFRIEND Eunha
When you see the Eunha and Umji together, for sure, you can't even tell which is the youngest member!
18. Super Junior Donghae
Donghae, the crybaby of the group, is undoubtedly the fake maknae of Super Junior, not to mention that he's one of the most spoiled members. Donghae's innocent and "pure" image among the dorks members will make you think he's the youngest.
19. Former MONSTA X Wonho
Wonho, a former member of MONSTA X, is literally the fake maknae of the group. He would often tease and engage with a "Tom and Jerry" fight, along real maknae, I.M.
20. NCT Taeil
Well, Jisung is the youngest member if talking about the whole NCT, but the youngest member line Jeno, Renjun, Jaemin, and Mark, would take care and pay attention for him more!
Which "fake maknae" do you want the most? Comment down!
