While there’s no doubt that musical skills are an important part of being a K-Pop idol, stage presence is just as important. Fans often talk about technical skills, but a recent post in an online community discussed the idols who can command attention on stage.
Here are some of the most mentioned idols known for their stage presence.
1. ATEEZ’s San
ATEEZ‘s San has often been praised for his outstanding performance ability and seems to draw attention while on stage immediately.
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2. (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon
While Soyeon is a powerhouse of songwriting and rapping skills, once on stage, it is easy to see just how dynamic the star is.
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3. HyunA
HyunA has been active as an idol for more than a decade and continues to create new ways of showing her talents. Though her fashion choices do turn heads, everything else is secondary when she is performing on stage.
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4. TWICE’s Jihyo
TWICE‘s Jihyo always looks incredibly happy while on stage, and her “rent-is-due” performances often go viral even outside of ONCEs.
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5. SHINee’s Jonghyun
SHINee‘s vocal powerhouse is known for his singing ability but he can command a stage, even while standing still.
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6. CL
Following 2NE1 going their separate ways, CL has blossomed into a remarkable solo performer and can command any stage. This is no surprise, however, as she was a strong performer while in the group.
7. NCT’s Taeyong
Taeyong has captivated audiences since his debut in NCT‘s first subunit. His solo debut earlier this year only confirmed what many fans already knew — he was born to be on stage.
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8. SHINee’s Taemin
Taemin‘s growth as an artist has been seen through his numerous debuts, and his amazing on-stage presence has been seen even by non-fans.
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9. EXO’s Kai
EXO‘s Kai is another idol who has proven his skills though multiple debuts, and each time, your eyes can’t help but be attracted to him.
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10. BLACKPINK’s Lisa
It is no surprise that BLACKPINK‘s main dancer was mentioned multiple times — her stage presence has be amazing since her debut and has only grown more impressive.
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11. BTS’s J-Hope
While all of BTS was mentioned, J-Hope‘s name appeared most often, as many recalled feeling moved while watching his performances.
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There are many other idols with amazing stage presence, but who are your picks?
