An essential component of becoming a K-Pop star is establishing your brand. K-Pop idols are always responsible for distinguishing themselves from others to stand out. The reason this is important is that distinguishing or being able to distinguish oneself from other idols will ensure that the audience remembers you better and will root for you in the future.
Many idols have already established their brand and names, and therefore, they're easily distinguishable, whereas others, not too much. Microphones are one such example. Many idols have customized microphones that are unique to them and represent their brand. Even though they're established names, it makes their brand even more distinct. A microphone is the extension of an artists' personality when it is customized according to the artist.
Here is a list of K-Pop idols with customized microphones.
1. BTS
One of the most popular acts to have customized microphones is BTS. The microphones have garnered so much attention that they deserve a column on their own. The colors perhaps represent the members' personalities and how despite being different, they come together as one.
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2. CL
If there is any K-Pop personality that is the definition of "boss," it is most definitely CL. She is fabulous and extravagant, so her mic deserves to be the same. The instrument has to match the artist after all. CL's mic is gold in color, which goes perfectly with her personality.
3. IU
IU has had many changes in her customized microphones, but she always makes sure that it is unique. She has had several colors, including lilac, bright pink, silver, purple, and mint. However, during her 2019 IU Tour Concert Love, Poem in Gwangju, she explained, "My dream has always been to get a glossy black microphone. It has always been my dream, but every time I went to get one, I always thought a bit of color would be nice."
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IU also added that this is her 10th microphone and that she wanted to get it after becoming more stable and having a sizable microphone collection already. She continued by defending her choice saying, "You need to get rid of your materialistic ways to make this decision. It doesn't look like you're very impressed but asks all the other singers. This was a very impressive decision."
4. EXO
EXO also has different colored microphones for the different members, representing their personality or even their personal choice of color. Sometimes members even switch mics and go for those that would better complement their hair. Starting from the third mic from the left, the mics belong to Chen, Kai, Suho, D.O, Baekhyun, Sehun, Chanyeol, and Xiumin (the two silver ones on the left are extras).
5. BIG BANG G-DRAGON
G-Dragon is famous for his intense energy and powerful performances. As such, it is pretty obvious that he would need a mic that goes with that personality. GD has a customized microphone stand that is perhaps the most famous one in the industry. Having the word "dragon" in his stage name and his real name Ji Yong meaning dragon, has attested that he gets a microphone stand with a brilliant dragon on it. How fitting!
