In the K-pop industry, several K-pop idols are pushing the boundaries of beauty standards, be it in the form of makeup, hairstyle, fashion, or a combination of these three. There's also this form of androgyny, which is not always an easy task to pull off, but the eight following artists did it effortlessly. Keep on reading for the whole list!
8 Androgynous K-pop Idols Who Will Take Your Breath Away: Moonbyul, Jeonghan, More
MAMAMOO Moonbyul
Moonbyul became a hot topic when MAMAMOO made a comeback with the album "Pink Funky," which features the title song "Um Oh Ah Yeh." Moonbyul shocked many when she transformed into a male for the "Um Oh Ah Yeh" music video to become Solar's partner. She also had fans stunned whenever the group performed the track on stage.
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Known as EXO Xiumin's doppelganger, MAMAMOO Moonbyul looked more similar to the male idol after cutting her hair short. This remains one of the iconic looks of the female singer.
SEVENTEEN Jeonghan
When talking about androgynous K-pop idols, CARATs would definitely mention SEVENTEEN Jeonghan's name. Though he is flaunting a shorter, more masculine hairstyle these days, he used to have sported long hair, mainly during his early debut days. Because of his long locks, Jeonghan's androgynous charms caused him to be mistaken as a female by other fandoms occasionally.
Former NU'EST Ren
Former NU'EST Ren's ability to transform from masculine to femine anytime he dares to is just unbelievable, and one of the things that many fans love about him. In fact, he can wear women's clothes without feeling ashamed.
One time, he modeled dresses for an online mall in China or a gender neutral clothing line, and effortlessly rocked the look.
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TWICE Jeongyeon
TWICE Jeongyeon has been known to have short hair since she participated in "SIXTEEN," with her hair as long as above shoulder. But although she flaunts a boyish haircut, the "SCIENTIST" singer still exudes a female charm.
f(x) Amber
Amber is usually credited as the female idol who started the "girl crush" trend. Since she debuted in f(x), Amber has maintained her feminine-neutral and tomboyish look by keeping her hair short even at present- and it definitely suits her well.
Super Junior Heechul
Super Junior Heechul is another SM Entertainment artist on our list of androgynous K-pop idols. He has sported numerous outfits and hairstyles throughout his career, but many would surely never forget his sleek long hair and fancy outfits, especially during the group's "Knock Out" and "U" promotions.
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SF9 Hwiyoung
SF9 Hwiyoung is another male K-pop idol with a signature long hair. In fact, he is considered one of the emblematic male artists who suits long locks. He had long hair for a long period while doing some changes to it from time to time with a shorter haircut and in various colors.
ONEUS Xion
ONEUS Xion didn't always have long hair, but since he got extensions as part of his group's concept for their "No Diggity" comeback, he started growing his hair long. And like SEVENTEEN Jeonghan, Xion also gets mistaken as a girl by netizens for looking "pretty" and boasting his long hair, which is typically shoulder-length hair. But recently, he's back to having short hair.
These eight are just a few of the androgynous K-pop idols out there. So, if you know other artists with such amazing characteristics, feel free to comment below!
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Written by Maria Scott