Being a non-Korean doesn’t mean you the door to be a Kpop idol is closed. These top non-Korean male Kpop idols are the proof that despite your nationalities, you can achieve your dream and be successful as a Kpop idol as long as you try hard.
12 Top Successful Non-Korean Male Kpop Idols
1. Felix
- Birth name: Lee Felix (이필릭스)
- Birth date: September 15, 2000
- Nationality: Korean-Australian
- Birthplace: Seven Hills, Sydney, Australia
Breaking the Korean beauty standards with his beautiful freckles, Stray Kids Felix become one of the top successful non-Korean male Kpop idols. Although his parents are both Koreans, he spent most of his childhood outside Korea. Not only is he good at hypnotizing fans with his voice duality, but Felix is also a 3rd-degree black belt at Taekwondo.
2. Jackson Wang
- Birth name: Wang Jia Er (王嘉尔)/ Wang Ka Yee (王嘉爾)
- Birth date: March 28, 1994
- Nationality: Chinese
- Birthplace: Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China
Jackson Wang is a part of GOT7, and after the group left the agency, he started to soar up high as a solo singer on August 25, 2017, with ‘Papillon.’ Jackson Wang is one of the Kpop idols who are very good at athletic, especially fencing.
Watch Jackson Wang in Tokyo Olympics Promotional Video
3. Bambam
- Birth name: Kunpimook Bhuwakul Bambam (กันต์พิมุกต์ ภูวกุล)
- Birth date: May 2, 1997
- Nationality: Thai
- Birth place: Bangkok, Thailand
Bambam is a soloist under ABYSS Company and is part of the Kpop boy group GOT7 along with Jackson Wang. He made his solo debut on June 15, 2021.
4. Bang Chan
- Birth name: Christopher Bang
- Birth date: October 3, 1997
- Nationality: Korean-Australian
- Birthplace: South Korea (and moved to Sydney, Australia, when he was very young)
Stray Kids leader, Bang Chan, is one of the top non-Korean male Kpop leaders. He joined the JYP audition in Australia in 2010 and underwent 7-year training.
5. Mark Tuan
- Birth name: Tuan Yi En (段宜恩)
- Birth date: September 4, 1993
- Nationality: Taiwanese-American
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Another non-Korean member of GOT7, Mark Tuan, has started his solo career. Trivia fact is that Mark Tuan is naturally left-handed, but his parents are strict enough to teach him using his right hand. He is very active in social media, and he even instantly got 1 million subscribers once he created personal YouTube channel.
6. Mark Lee
- Birth name: Mark Lee
- Birth date: August 2, 1999
- Nationality: Korean-American
- Birthplace: Toronto
Although he was born in Toronto, Mark has lived in four cities: New York, Toronto, Vancouver, and Seoul. As a kid, Mark dreamed of becoming an ice cream man or an author. Instead, Mark becomes one of the most successful non-Korean male Kpop idols that many people love.
7. Hendery
- Birth name: Wong Kunhang (黃冠亨)/Huang Guanheng (黄冠亨)
- Birth date: September 28, 1999
- Nationality: Chinese
- Birthplace: Maca, People’s Republic of China
In July 2018, Hendery was introduced as an SM Rookie. He debuted with WayV on December 31, 2018, and became one of the top non-Korean male Kpop idols.
8. Yuta
- Birth name: Nakamoto Yuta (中本悠太)
- Birth date: October 26, 1995
- Nationality: Japanese
- Birthplace: Osaka, Japan
Because of his love for Takoyaki, Yuta is nicknamed Guardian of Takoyaki and Takoyaki Prince. Still, he also loves Korean food like Tteokbokki.
9. Ten
- Birth name: Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul (ชิตพล ลี้ชัยพรกุล)
- Birth date: February 27, 1996
- Nationality: Thai
- Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
Ten is one of the top non-Korean male Kpop idols from Thailand besides Bambam. Being a descendant of Thai and Chinese grandparents, Ten masters in Thai and Mandarin in addition to English and Korean.
10. Huening Kai
- Birth name: Kai Kamal Huening
- Birth date: August 14, 2002
- Nationality: Korean-American
- Birthplace: Hawaii, USA
Huening Kai seems to inherit his singing and performing skills from his father, who was a singer in China before meeting Huening Kai’s mom. He is nicknamed the ‘diamond maknae.’
11. Winwin
- Birth name: Dong Si Cheng (董思成)
- Birth date: October 28, 1997
- Nationality: Chinese
- Birthplace: Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
Winwin’s skills as a Kpop idol shouldn’t be doubted, as he is graduated from The Central Academy of Drama and excellent at dancing. Although he can dance all types, his specialty is traditional Chinese dance.
12. Johnny
- Birth name: Seo Young Ho (서영호)
- Birth date: February 9, 1995
- Nationality: Korean-American
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
According to NCT members, Johnny is the most romantic member. However, don’t expect him to give his girlfriend a doll because Johnny is afraid of dolls.
Other Famous Non-Korean Male Kpop Idols
13. EXO Lay Zhang (Chinese)
14. NCT Dream Chenle (Chinese)
15. SEVENTEEN The8 (Chinese)
16. NCT 127 Jaehyun (Korean-American)
17. SEVENTEEN Joshua (Korean American)
18. NCT Dream Renjun (Chinese)
19. SEVENTEEN Jun (Chinese)
20. Park Jae Hyung (Korean-American)
21. Lu Han (Chinese)
22. WayV Kun (Chinese)
23. SEVENTEEN Vernon (Korean American)
24. WayV Yangyang (Chinese-German)
25. Henry Lau (Canadian)
26. XODIAC Zayyan (Indonesia)
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Felix #1!!! ??
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