Which idol comes first to your mind when you hear the honorific nickname "Genius Idol"? Here are K-pop fans' picks!
In K-pop, "Genius Idol" refers to an artist who is "born to be a star," capable of creating masterpieces and achievements no matter what they do. They are naturally talented in singing and dancing, and they are also lauded for their passion to create their own genre and music identity.
In an online community, K-pop fans selected the idols who first come to mind when they hear the nickname "Genius Idol."
Here Are 5 K-pop's 'Genius Idols':
1. EXO Baekhyun
When you search the term, "천재아이돌 (Genius Idol), EXO Baekhyun is the K-pop idol that will pop up!
Indeed, being a "genius idol" is not something that fans created for him, but what the general public and media officially dedicated to him.
There are various reasons Baekhyun is a "Genius Idol," but his vocals and dance skills, on top of being a record-breaking artist, are some of the main attributes that make him stand out.
2. BIGBANG G-Dragon
Instead of idol-singer, fans believe that G-Dragon is a "genius" artist. He doesn't just perform songs selected by the agency with him, but GD is personally involved in creating his music.
Since 2006, G-Dragon continues to pave the way in the global market for new artists with his hit tracks and remains relevant even after about 16 years.
In fact, new K-pop idols look up to him, citing GD as the reason they became idols.
3. Girls' Generation Taeyeon
Amid stereotypes that female idols have less impact as soloists, Taeyeon proved everyone wrong after becoming the first and only female solo artist to become a million-seller based on her cumulative sales over the past 10 years, as of January 2022.
There is no doubt that Taeyeon is a "monster" in terms of vocals, but she also amazes everyone with her dance skills.
On top of this, the "I" singer also creates her name as an entertainer, thanks to her incredible personality.
4. Block B Zico
Among idol-rappers, fans say that Zico is a "genius" idol. Aside from being the creator of multiple hit tracks, "Okay Dokey," "Any Song," "New Thing" and more, he is also the idol who introduced dance challenges in the K-pop scene.
What people love about Zico was his perseverance and natural musical abilities. When he was just starting, he used his full skills to gain attention from K-pop fans through his music despite treatment from the initial company.
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Despite his popularity, he always works hard and creates music that is unique, surpassing his previous releases.
5. (G)I-DLE Jeon Soyeon
Soyeon is the youngest on the list but her age is just a number compared to her achievement as an artist.
Although girl groups are not always given the opportunity to work on their own music, the (G)I-DLE leader is one of the idols who broke the norm and started becoming a self-produced idol.
She is lauded for her talent to write and produce songs that showcase the group's identity and at the same time catch the taste of the general public.
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