K-pop fans selected the idol with the cleanest images - those who have been scandal-free since debut and are well-loved by the Korean public for their squeaky clean record. Did your favorite idol make the list?
1. TWICE's Dahyun
Dahyun has not been involved in any big scandal. The biggest issue she had was when she was spotted wearing a Marymond shirt. Marymond if a brand that designs products to support comfort women who suffered during the Japanese occupation in Korea. Though under fire by the right-wing, Korean netizens fiercely protected Dahyun, praising the idol for standing up for the women who were affected by the atrocities of war. She has had no scandals since then.
2. Red Velvet Seulgi
Seulgi is known by fans for being a hard-worker and for being passionated in her career, always putting her all when she sings and dances. She has had no dating scandals, has not been called out for a bad attitude or for being lazy and has not been linked with clubbing or drugs. Instead, she is known as an idol who is cute off-stage and sexy on-stage and is even considered as one of the best figures in K-pop.
3. BLACKPINK Jisoo
Jisoo has had no scandals with the Korean public. She is known as the BLACKPINK member who is down-to-earth and has a more girl-next-door vibe. Though her visuals are godly even with Korean netizens, people love how the idol isn't afraid to goof around and crack jokes.
4. BLACKPINK Rosé
Rosé is another BLACKPINK member who has not had any scandals. Instead, people have praised the idol for her unique vocal color, her amazing figure, and her fashion sense. Korean netizens have also praised the idol for her ethereal visuals and how she holds herself gracefully.
5. TVXQ Yunho
Despite being in the industry for seventeen years now, Yunho is known as one of the least problematic idols, with him having no major scandal. The biggest "scandal" he has ever gotten into was dating rumors, but at that point in his career, he already secured his spot as a Korean celebrity due to how long he's been promoting and ended up supporting him. The public simply knows Yunho as an ambitious and classy man, a great idol, and an amazing actor.
6. NCT Mark
Mark debuted in 2016 and is part of four groups: NCT U, NCT 127, NCT Dream, and SuperM. Despite how often he is in the spotlight and how much he promotes, he has not run into any scandals. Fans know Mark as someone hard-working, constantly striving to work better and promote his team well.
7. EXO Xiumin
Xiumin is beloved by both international fans and Korean netizens. One big factor for that is that he has not run into any scandals and is often praised for how kind-hearted he is. As EXO's oldest member, he is known as a caring yet fun hyung who loves his members wholeheartedly. The most scandalous thing involving Xiumin was his diets during "Growl" era, but fans appreciate how often Xiumin is when speaking about his difficulties with his weight and other personal struggles.
8. Super Junior Heechul
While Heechul has been called out a few times, he is praised as being one of the most real K-pop idols out there. If ever a rumor about him comes out, he is quick to address it and always apologizes sincerely. He is known as being friendly with female idols but his first dating "scandal" was with TWICE's Momo, and when it was confirmed they were dating, most fans cheered for them as it was known that Heechul was a fan of Momo for a while. Overall, the idol has a great reputation and is one of the most respected figures in the industry.
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