K-pop idols are recognized for their stunning visuals, intense choreography, and remarkable stage presence. But behind the camera, they are ordinary people just like the rest of us, who have interests in various things like playing games. Here are 10 artists who are also gamers.
10 K-pop Idols Who Play Online Games
Super Junior Heechul
First, we have Super Junior Heechul who is widely known as a huge fan of games, especially League of Legends (LoL). He is such an expert in LoL that he was invited to be part of the analyst desk at professional LoL contests and had competed in various show matches, together with pro players and coaches.
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Additionally, it was revealed that Heechul has reached the Diamond tier in LoL. This proves that he's talented not only in singing and dancing but also in gaming.
TWICE Mina
Even before she rose to fame as a TWICE member, Mina was already into gaming. She once shared that during her childhood in Japan, she enjoyed Bandai's Tamagotchi, a handheld digital pet and Mario Kart on the Nintendo DS. Since then, she discovered more games to play, such as Minecraft, Animal Crossing, and more. She even purchased a gaming PC to play more video games.
BTS Jungkook
Another male K-pop idol who loves gaming is BTS Jungkook. In a previous interview with Yahoo Esports, the "Euphoria" singer shared that he loves playing Overwatch. He even once took to Twitter to post highlight videos of his plays on both Widowmaker and McCree.
EXO Baekhyun
It's a well-known fact among EXO-Ls that Baekhyun is a hardcore gamer. In fact, he has a separate suitcase containing his laptop and peripherals which he brings during an overseas trip. He plays an array of games but his favorite is League of Legends, and he is a fan of Faker (a pro player for SKT). The idol even teamed up with Faker on content for VR gaming.
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LE SSERAFIM Sakura
Besides TWICE Mina, LE SSERAFIM Sakura is another Japanese K-pop idol who loves gaming. She is known for holding live streams and uploading videos of her playing onto her YouTube channel. The list of games she enjoys includes Fortnite, Apex Legends, Splatoon 2, and more.
Former DAY6 Jae
It is not a secret that former DAY6 member Jae is an avid fan of games. He often holds live streams on Twitch and plays various games, including League of Legends, Valorant, and the most recent one, Call of Duty: Warzone, just to name a few.
MONSTA X Minhyuk
MONSTA X Minhyuk has always been open about his love for gaming - in particular, FPS games are his favorites. He has played A.V.A (Alliance of Valiant Arms), Sudden Attack, and Counter Strike. His bandmate JooHoney and HyungWon previously revealed that Minhyuk spent his time gaming until four or five o'clocking in the morning.
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Apink Hayoung
Hayoung is not only Apink's maknae but also the resident gamer. She has showcased her incredible playing skills through games such as Overwatch, PUBG, and Sudden Attack. Moreover, she has appeared on various gaming shows and uploads gaming content to her YouTube channel.
Stray Kids Felix
Stray Kids Felix may look mature on stage especially with his deep voice, but he turns into a little kid when it comes to games. He particularly enjoys Genshin Impact and League of Legends. It is known that his team in Genshin includes Bennett, Baal, Qiqi, and Ayaka.
ENHYPEN Heeseung
Finally, ENHYPEN Heeseung previously revealed in a V-Like broadcast that "game is life." His long list of games include Animal Crossing, Overwatch, Crazy Arcade, League of Legends, and Kartrider. In fact, he can be seen playing LoL through his EN-loG on YouTube.
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Written by Maria Scott
