Some members will, of course, stand out more than the others, and sometimes, it might be the maknae, the youngest member in the group. In this case, there are some maknaes that have proven to be powerhouses in everything they do as idols. They capture fans’ attention with their insane talents, and there are the rare ones that are all-rounders, the real aces. Here, you’ll see our top 10 power maknaes that are a sight to behold whenever, wherever.
1. MAMAMOO’s HwaSa
Some fans wouldn’t even know HwaSa is a maknae. It sometimes feels like all the members of MAMAMOO are same-age sisters. But no, HwaSa is a maknae, a power maknae. Since their debut days, HwaSa has shown fans continuously that her breathy and husky vocals are a rare item. Her performing skills are such that no matter the audience, eyes are always on her. Then there’s her variety show power that anything she eats automatically becomes the national food at that time, selling out from malls in the blink of an eye. Her unapologetic approach to life and haters would make you consider her the most worthy role model there could be.
2. GOT7’s YuGyeom
A multi talented maknae, for sure. YuGyeom’s got vocals worth swooning over, and his dance skills are chef’s kiss. The idol also has continued to show different images and concepts in his music that fans absolutely love. It’s nice to see a talented maknae who is an amazing creative like YuGyeom does. Vocals, dance, visuals, creativity… a power maknae indeed.
3. SEVENTEEN’s Dino
Dino is an idol that shows just how talented of a choreographer he’d be if life took different turns. Through his “Dino’s Danceology” content on SEVENTEEN’s YouTube channel, Dino posts his choreographies to hit songs, and sometimes dances with a member to really bring the SEVENTEEN family along. This isn’t his only talent though—he’s one of the most entertaining maknaes there is. He doesn’t hesitate to be savage when rebutting his hyungs’ teasing, and is always there to give fans a good laugh.
4. MONSTA X’s I.M
I.M’s aura is one to immediately intrigue and captivate, but most fans know him for his amazing rap skills. This is why he’s considered one of the most talented rappers of the third generation of K-Pop. To hold such a status is praiseworthy already, and him being a maknae makes his talents even more special. His wholesome interactions with fans, especially abroad, is extremely heartwarming, and funny on some occasions too.
5. NCT 127’s HaeChan
HaeChan is definitely a multi talented maknae ace, because how is an idol one of the best male vocalists, a lead dancer that could very easily take the center spot, an idol with unique visuals and an endearing entertainer at the same time? HaeChan is definitely an ace of aces. It’s no wonder he’s a part of literally every NCT subunit except WayV. His talents are too good for just one group apparently. The icing on the cake is his sweet and bright personality, and fans can’t get enough of that.
6. BTS’s JungKook
Being an extremely popular maknae in the K-Pop industry, JungKook has shown both fans exactly what a performer is made of. His honey-like vocals are a pleasure to listen to, and his dance skills are unmatched. Not to mention the way he immediately captures an audience with his intense charisma. You can’t help but keep your eyes glued to him whenever he’s on-stage.
7. THE BOYZ’s SunWoo
An entertainer to the core, and not just because SunWoo is a rap mini-god and a dance king, his sense of humour on variety shows and THE BOYZ’s content on their YouTube channel would have you laughing days after watching the videos. He’s effortlessly to boot. Then there’s a charisma that only the most talented have, and SunWoo has shown that he’s definitely a performer too—fans are still reeling from his “KINGDOM: LEGENDARY WAR” performances, both with his group and unit projects with other idols. SunWoo ‘s personality is also one to commend—unapologetic and real, and this can be inspirational to fans to be their truest self no matter their position in any industry.
8. EVERGLOW’s YiRen
Being the only foreign member in EVERGLOW, YiRen immediately grabbed fans’ attention. But make no mistake, she’s more than just a pretty face. YiRen almost always finds herself in the center of firing performances because of her captivating dance moves. Her little smile-smirks are also heart fluttering too, and this aids in boosting her charisma. YiRen also possesses a sweet personality, one that makes her all the more endearing and loveable.
9. ITZY’s YuNa
A bunch of you may already be YuNa stans, and certainly for good reason. The K-Pop industry is always bubbling with new things about YuNa. Be it her positively overwhelming stage presence and charisma, her sweet rap skills, her princess like visuals, her pro dance talents or her surreal physique, there’s always something new to marvel about with YuNa. Looking at her spec, you’d even smile to yourself at how talented she is. One of the fourth generation treasures, YuNa has shown that her idol status is a blessing in and out of itself.
10. ENHYPEN’s Ni-Ki
Kpopmap readers that have seen our “6 Most Charismatic Japanese K-Pop Idols” article wouldn’t even blink after seeing Ni-Ki here. The idol debuted at the wee little age of 15—though his height begs to differ—and has since blown fans away with a talent for dance that is rare for his age. Since their “I-LAND” days, Ni-Ki captured fans hearts with his numerous talents, and has continued to do so also two years into ENHYPEN’s debut. He’s definitely on his way to being one of the best fourth generation performers, and one of the best fourth generation maknaes too, if that is a thing. How do you see this list? Are there any other maknaes you believe are powerhouses themselves? Top 3 Favorite 4th Generation Maknae Among Female Groups According To Kpopmap Readers KPOP STORIES|Jul 4, 2022
