The series explores some of the idols who have so much modeling potential that people who see them for the first time might confuse them with models instead of K-Pop idols. Here are the K-Pop idols that we have featured in our series so far. The series covers a wide range of modeling types. Some of the idols are full-blown fashion brand ambassadors and some have the potential to make it big in modeling. Others look like high-fashion models or runway models, whilst some have a quirky model appeal. If you want to know more about what makes them seem like models, make sure to read their individual articles. Note: This is not a ranking. This list is in order of the series. After the first article, the order was determined by a poll within each article. The series is still ongoing so keep an eye out for updates on this list.
1. EXO’s Kai
1. EXO’s Kai
Model charm/potential: luxury brand ambassador, muse, concept photo king, serving visuals Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: EXO’s Kai As A Luxury Brand Model KPOP STORIES|Sep 8, 2021
2. SF9’s Yoo TaeYang
2. SF9’s Yoo TaeYang
Model charm/potential: androgynous fashion, abs, bold fashion choices, cheekbones Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: SF9’s Yoo TaeYang Is Killing It With His Proportions KPOP STORIES|Sep 15, 2021
3. CIX’s Bae JinYoung
3. CIX’s Bae JinYoung
Model charm/potential: body proportions, fashion duality, living halo, experimental fashion Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: CIX’s Bae JinYoung Leaves Us Speechless With His Visuals KPOP STORIES|Sep 22, 2021
4. ASTRO’s Cha EunWoo
4. ASTRO’s Cha EunWoo
Model charm/potential: face genius, androgynous fashion, luxury brand ambassador, accessory modeling king Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: ASTRO’s Cha EunWoo Proves That He Can Pull Off Any Look KPOP STORIES|Sep 29, 2021
5. Weki Meki’s Kim DoYeon
5. Weki Meki’s Kim DoYeon
Model charm/potential: angelic visuals, cosmetics queen, hair blowing in the wind, long legs Read all about her here: Idol vs. Model: Weki Meki’s Kim DoYeon Stuns Us With Her Angelic Visuals KPOP STORIES|Oct 6, 2021
6. BLACKPINK’s Rosé
6. BLACKPINK’s Rosé
Model charm/potential: trendsetter, luxury brand ambassador, bold fashion choices, high-fashion poses Read all about her here: Idol vs. Model: BLACKPINK Rosé’s Gorgeous Visuals And Trendsetting Are Unmatched KPOP STORIES|Oct 15, 2021
7. BTS’s V
7. BTS’s V
Model charm/potential: timeless aesthetic, suits any outfit, hair color king, muscular arms Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: BTS’s V Makes Us Question How Someone Can Be So Handsome KPOP STORIES|Oct 22, 2021
8. NCT’s JaeHyun
8. NCT’s JaeHyun
Model charm/potential: prince-like visuals, luxury brand one pick, suits any concept, charming dimples Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: NCT JaeHyun’s Prince And Model-Like Visuals Always Take Our Breath Away KPOP STORIES|Oct 29, 2021
9. MONSTA X’s HyungWon
9. MONSTA X’s HyungWon
Model charm/potential: manhwa character visuals, a tall king, effortless posing, model duality Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: MONSTA X HyungWon’s Visuals Blow Us Away Each Time KPOP STORIES|Nov 5, 2021
10. EXO’s SeHun
10. EXO’s SeHun
Model charm/potential: luxury brand face, piercing gaze, iconic eyebrows, captivating visuals Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: EXO SeHun’s Handsome Visuals Make It Hard To Look Away KPOP STORIES|Nov 12, 2021
11. Girls’ Generation’s YoonA
11. Girls’ Generation’s YoonA
Model charm/potential: all-round ambassador, soft features, an air of sophistication, flower-like beauty Read all about her here: Idol vs. Model: Girls’ Generation’s YoonA Proves Her Timeless Beauty KPOP STORIES|Nov 19, 2021
12. Red Velvet’s Joy
12. Red Velvet’s Joy
Model charm/potential: brand ambassador, natural glowing beauty, athletic chic, glam queen Read all about her here: Idol vs. Model: Red Velvet’s Joy Is A Vision With Her Glowing Beauty KPOP STORIES|Nov 26, 2021
13. SunMi
13. SunMi
Model charm/potential: styling versatility, creative poses, queen of aesthetics, experimental hairstyles Read all about her here: Idol vs. Model: SunMi’s Versatility Verifies Her Goddess-like Visuals KPOP STORIES|Dec 3, 2021
14. HyunA
14. HyunA
Model charm/potential: editorial passport photo, artistic knack for posing, statement fashion looks Read all about her here: Idol vs. Model: HyunA, The Ultimate Model As The Queen Of Any Aesthetic KPOP STORIES|Dec 10, 2021
15. SF9’s RoWoon
15. SF9’s RoWoon
Model charm/potential: all-rounder brand ambassador, fluttering height difference king, gentlemanly handsomeness Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: SF9 RoWoon’s Adonis-Like Visuals Make The World His Runway KPOP STORIES|Dec 17, 2021
16. SF9’s ZuHo
16. SF9’s ZuHo
Model charm/potential: model stature, deep gaze, luxurious fashion blueprint Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: SF9 ZuHo’s Proportions Make Him A Blueprint For Modeling KPOP STORIES|Dec 24, 2021
17. SEVENTEEN’s MinGyu
17. SEVENTEEN’s MinGyu
Model charm/potential: multiple screens of gorgeous, handsome side profile, soul-piercing gaze Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: SEVENTEEN’s MinGyu Is Nothing Short Of Gorgeous With His Model Visuals KPOP STORIES|Dec 31, 2021
18. Apink’s Son NaEun
18. Apink’s Son NaEun
Model charm/potential: fresh-faced, handbag modeling expert, soft and lovely visuals Read all about her here: Idol vs. Model: Apink’s Son NaEun Proves Time And Time Again That Her Visuals Are Top Tier KPOP STORIES|Jan 7, 2022
19. GOT7’s Mark Tuan
19. GOT7’s Mark Tuan
Model charm/potential: fashion industry wave-maker, mesmerizing aura, androgynous fashion Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: GOT7’s Mark Tuan Is Making Waves In The Fashion World With His Handsome Visuals KPOP STORIES|Jan 14, 2022
20. SEVENTEEN’s Jun
20. SEVENTEEN’s Jun
Model charm/potential: dapper side profile, pretty eye shape, visual selling power Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: SEVENTEEN Jun’s Striking Gaze And Visuals Belong On Magazine Covers KPOP STORIES|Jan 21, 2022
21. THE BOYZ’s HyunJae
21. THE BOYZ’s HyunJae
Model charm/potential: facial proportion king, body fit for Men’s Health cover, wide styling range Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: THE BOYZ’s HyunJae Can Pull Off Any Styling With His Handsome Looks KPOP STORIES|Jan 28, 2022
22. WEi’s Kim YoHan
22. WEi’s Kim YoHan
Model charm/potential: in demand for brand deals, visuals that outshine shadows, potential to take over the modeling industry Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: WEi Kim YoHan’s Visuals Are So Handsome That He Seems Like An “Illusion” Himself KPOP STORIES|Feb 4, 2022
23. THE BOYZ’s JuYeon
23. THE BOYZ’s JuYeon
Model charm/potential: high fashion concept king, handsome even when blurred, magazine pictorial king Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: THE BOYZ’s JuYeon Is The King Of Magazine Pictorials With His Handsome Looks KPOP STORIES|Feb 11, 2022
24. THE BOYZ’s YoungHoon
24. THE BOYZ’s YoungHoon
Model charm/potential: ethereal beauty, effortless aesthetic, prince-like facial proportions Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: THE BOYZ YoungHoon’s Ethereal Visuals Know No Bounds KPOP STORIES|Feb 18, 2022
25. THE BOYZ’s SunWoo
25. THE BOYZ’s SunWoo
Model charm/potential: prince-like facial proportions, flexible concepts, luxury brand modeling potential Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: We Want To See THE BOYZ SunWoo’s Prince-Like Visuals In Some Brand Campaigns ASAP KPOP STORIES|Feb 25, 2022
26. SF9’s HwiYoung
26. SF9’s HwiYoung
Model charm/potential: high cheekbones, fit physique, behind-the-scenes perfect Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: SF9’s HwiYoung Proves To Be Unstoppable As His Pictorials Continuously Steal Our Hearts KPOP STORIES|Mar 4, 2022
27. NCT’s JungWoo
27. NCT’s JungWoo
Model charm/potential: equally beautiful and handsome, hair color king, concept photo elevation Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: Proof That NCT JungWoo’s Visuals Belong In Pictorials For Every Magazine KPOP STORIES|Mar 11, 2022
28. Stray Kids’ HyunJin
28. Stray Kids’ HyunJin
Model charm/potential: out of this galaxy visuals, glowing facial features, fashion risk-taker Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: Stray Kids’ HyunJin Is Quite The Charmer With His Ethereal Visuals KPOP STORIES|Mar 18, 2022
29. TWICE’s Mina
29. TWICE’s Mina
Model charm/potential: brand acknowledge visuals, head-to-toe modeling, unreal beauty Read all about her here: Idol vs. Model: TWICE Mina’s Beauty Is Unmatched From Every Single Angle KPOP STORIES|Mar 25, 2022
30. EVERGLOW’s YiRen
30. EVERGLOW’s YiRen
Model charm/potential: versatile beauty, magazine concept photos, shines in any outfit Read all about her here: Idol vs. Model: EVERGLOW YiRen’s Gorgeous Visuals Are Nothing Short Of Model Material KPOP STORIES|Apr 1, 2022
31. Stray Kids’ Felix
31. Stray Kids’ Felix
Model charm/potential: camera angle king, mystical visuals, freckles Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: Stray Kids’ Felix Is The King Of The Camera Angle With His Mystical Visuals KPOP STORIES|Apr 8, 2022
32. BTS’s JungKook
32. BTS’s JungKook
Model charm/potential: edgy aesthetic, facial composition speaks for itself, fit body Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: We Don’t Just Call BTS’ JungKook ‘Idol’ We Call Him ‘Model’ Too KPOP STORIES|Apr 15, 2022
33. TXT’s YeonJun
33. TXT’s YeonJun
Model charm/potential: natural-born fashionista, king of aesthetics, androgynous fashion Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: TXT’s YeonJun Is The Living Definition Of A Style Icon KPOP STORIES|Apr 22, 2022
34. (G)I-DLE’s Minnie
34. (G)I-DLE’s Minnie
Model charm/potential: magnetic eyes, high fashion model potential, fashion it girl Read all about her here: Idol vs. Model: Here’s Why (G)I-DLE Minnie’s Hauntingly Beautiful Visuals Deserve All Of The Recognition KPOP STORIES|Apr 29, 2022
35. MONSTA X’s MinHyuk
35. MONSTA X’s MinHyuk
Model charm/potential: visual that outshines visuals, athleisure king, fashion switch-up Read all about him here: Idol vs. Model: MONSTA X’s MinHyuk Is Both Our Visual And Fashion Muse KPOP STORIES|May 6, 2022
36. BTOB’s MinHyuk
36. BTOB’s MinHyuk
Model charm/potential: trending visuals, ripped body, ability to pull off any costume/outfit Read all about him here. Idol vs. Model: BTOB MinHyuk’s Striking Looks Belong In A Visual Hall Of Fame KPOP STORIES|May 13, 2022
37. VIXX’s N
37. VIXX’s N
Model charm/potential: ethereal even behind the camera, suited to high fashion, sunkissed icon Read all about him here. Idol vs. Model: VIXX’s N, The Epitome Of Graceful Visuals That We’re Obsessed With KPOP STORIES|May 20, 2022
38. B.I
38. B.I
Model charm/potential: poetic visuals, experimental fashion looks, classy hip fashion Read all about him here. Idol vs. Model: B.I Is A Visual Muse With His Artistic Style And Good Looks KPOP STORIES|May 27, 2022
