Last month, DC Inside, a South Korean internet forum, conducted a poll for seven days, from April 18 to April 24, asking its community, "Who is the star that looks intimidating, but seems to have a soft personality in reality?"
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It is not a secret that plenty of idol stars exude different auras and personalities when they are both on and off stage, especially when they have certain concepts as a group or performance themes. In fact, their personalities and auras can be so different from when they are on stage as compared to when they are off stage that some fans get surprised with the sudden change!
Curious to know who netizens voted for? Then continue reading to find out!
BTS's Jin Ranks First as the Idol Who Looks Intimidating But is Actually a Total Softie
According to netizens, BTS's oldest member Jin, is the idol who looks the most intimidating but is actually a total softie deep down! Jin swept the polls by taking half of the votes (50 percent) and accumulated 7,819 votes out of 15,734 votes from the community.
Netizens have pointed out that the "Life Goes On" singer has a straight and neat appearance that made him seem difficult to approach at first. And we can't blame them - he does look quite intimidating!
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(Photo : Facebook: BTS)
However, once you get past his charming eyes that seem to suck you right in, you would find out that he's just a big goofball! It is known by ARMY, BTS's fandom, that even though Jin is the oldest member of the group, he is like a fake maknae for his mischievous and playful nature. In addition, he was dubbed as the "mom" of the group for being so caring towards the members and making sure that they are well-fed.
(Photo : Facebook: BTS)
MAMAMOO's Hwasa Ranks Second as the Idol Who Looks Intimidating But is Actually a Total Softie
Taking in the second spot as the idol who looks intimidating but is a total softie is none other than MAMAMOO's youngest member, Hwasa! The "Maria" singer took 3 percent of the poll, garnering 470 of the votes out of 15,734 votes from the community.
(Photo : Instagram: @_mariahwasa)
Known to have one of the most powerful vocals in the K-Pop industry, Hwasa, whose English name is Maria, dominates her performances on the stage with her amazing and strong stage presence. In addition, she is also known for her sexy and intense makeup with her signature arched brows and deep smokey eyes.
However, fans got to know that Hwasa is actually quite playful and innocent, thanks to her appearance on MBC's "I Live Alone," where she showed off her everyday life - which is like watching a 24-hour mukbang show - featuring the real her!
(Photo : Instagram: @_mariahwasa)
These are the Idols That Look Intimidating But Are Actually Total Softies:
*list only shows idols
1. BTS Jin
2. MAMAMOO Hwasa
3. BTS RM
4. BLACKPINK Jennie
4. Girls' Generation Seohyun
5. Red Velvet Irene
6. f(x) Krystal
7. Nana
8. BoA
9. MONSTA X
Who do you think looks intimidating but is actually a softie?
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Top 5 Most-Watched K-Pop Music Videos From Six Biggest Entertainment Companies Right Now
While some K-Pop entertainment companies have one artist that really stands out among the rest in terms of music video views, streams, and album sales, other companies have more variety in their top artists.
Though music video views are just one measurement that can be used to determine how successful a K-Pop artist is, it is a pretty big one, and seeing your favorite artist reach big milestones in views is always exciting!
The following music videos are the top 5 most watched from six of the biggest Korean entertainment companies in the industry!
1. SM Entertainment
5. “Call Me Baby” by EXO: 288.6 million views
4. “Ko Ko Bop” by EXO: 307.3 million views
3. “Bad Boy” by Red Velvet: 315.5 million views
2. “Monster” by EXO: 377.3 million views
1. “Love Shot” by EXO: 406.5 million views
2. JYP Entertainment
5. “Fancy” by TWICE: 414.8 million views
4. “Cheer Up” by TWICE: 440.3 million views
3. “What Is Love?” by TWICE: 493.7 million views
2. “Likey” by TWICE: 514.9 million views
1. “TT” by TWICE: 580.9 million views
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3. YG Entertainment
5. “How You Like That” by BLACKPINK: 851.6 million views
4. “As If It’s Your Last” by BLACKPINK: 1.01 billion views
3. “BOOMBAYAH” by BLACKPINK: 1.17 billion views
2. “Kill This Love” by BLACKPINK: 1.29 billion views
1. “DDU-DU DDU-DU” by BLACKPINK: 1.57 billion views
4. HYBE Labels
5. “Fake Love” by BTS: 919.3 million views
4. “Mic Drop” by BTS ft. Steve Aoki: 922.4 million views
3. “Dynamite” by BTS: 1.05 billion views
2. “Boy With Luv” by BTS ft. Halsey: 1.22 billion views
1. “DNA” by BTS: 1.26 billion views
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5. Cube Entertainment
5. “Oh My God” by (G)I-DLE: 142.0 million views
4. “HANN (Alone)” by (G)I-DLE: 145.8 million views
3. “Crazy” by 4MINUTE: 151.9 million views
2. “LATATA” by (G)I-DLE: 179.3 million views
1. “Shine” by PENTAGON: 220.5 million views
6. P Nation
5. “Who Dat B” by Jessi: 20.4 million views
4. “DAWNDIDIDAWN” by Dawn ft. Jessi: 23.2 million views
3. “I’m Not Cool” by HyunA: 31.7 million views
2. “What Type of X” by Jessi: 32.2 million views
1. “NUNU NANA” by Jessi: 111.2 million views
