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

Model charm/potential: luxury brand ambassador, muse, concept photo king, serving visualsRead 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

Model charm/potential: androgynous fashion, abs, bold fashion choices, cheekbonesRead 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

Model charm/potential: body proportions, fashion duality, living halo, experimental fashionRead 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

Model charm/potential: face genius, androgynous fashion, luxury brand ambassador, accessory modeling kingRead 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

Model charm/potential: angelic visuals, cosmetics queen, hair blowing in the wind, long legsRead 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

Model charm/potential: trendsetter, luxury brand ambassador, bold fashion choices, high-fashion posesRead 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

Model charm/potential: timeless aesthetic, suits any outfit, hair color king, muscular armsRead 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

Model charm/potential: prince-like visuals, luxury brand one pick, suits any concept, charming dimplesRead 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

Model charm/potential: manhwa character visuals, a tall king, effortless posing, model dualityRead 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

Model charm/potential: luxury brand face, piercing gaze, iconic eyebrows, captivating visualsRead 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

Model charm/potential: all-round ambassador, soft features, an air of sophistication, flower-like beautyRead 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

Model charm/potential: brand ambassador, natural glowing beauty, athletic chic, glam queenRead 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

Model charm/potential: styling versatility, creative poses, queen of aesthetics, experimental hairstylesRead all about her here:  Idol vs. Model: SunMi’s Versatility Verifies Her Goddess-like Visuals KPOP STORIES|Dec 3, 2021

14. HyunA

Model charm/potential: editorial passport photo, artistic knack for posing, statement fashion looksRead 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

Model charm/potential: all-rounder brand ambassador, fluttering height difference king, gentlemanly handsomenessRead 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

Model charm/potential: model stature, deep gaze, luxurious fashion blueprintRead 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

Model charm/potential: multiple screens of gorgeous, handsome side profile, soul-piercing gazeRead 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

Model charm/potential: fresh-faced, handbag modeling expert, soft and lovely visualsRead 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

Model charm/potential: fashion industry wave-maker, mesmerizing aura, androgynous fashionRead 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

Model charm/potential: dapper side profile, pretty eye shape, visual selling powerRead 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

Model charm/potential: facial proportion king, body fit for Men’s Health cover, wide styling rangeRead 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

Model charm/potential: in demand for brand deals, visuals that outshine shadows, potential to take over the modeling industryRead 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

Model charm/potential: high fashion concept king, handsome even when blurred, magazine pictorial kingRead 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

Model charm/potential: ethereal beauty, effortless aesthetic, prince-like facial proportionsRead 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

Model charm/potential: prince-like facial proportions, flexible concepts, luxury brand modeling potentialRead 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

Model charm/potential: high cheekbones, fit physique, behind-the-scenes perfectRead 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

Model charm/potential: equally beautiful and handsome, hair color king, concept photo elevationRead 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

Model charm/potential: out of this galaxy visuals, glowing facial features, fashion risk-takerRead 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

Model charm/potential: brand acknowledge visuals, head-to-toe modeling, unreal beautyRead 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

Model charm/potential: versatile beauty, magazine concept photos, shines in any outfitRead 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

Model charm/potential: camera angle king, mystical visuals, frecklesRead 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

Model charm/potential: edgy aesthetic, facial composition speaks for itself, fit bodyRead 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

Model charm/potential: natural-born fashionista, king of aesthetics, androgynous fashionRead 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

Model charm/potential: magnetic eyes, high fashion model potential, fashion it girlRead 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

Model charm/potential: visual that outshines visuals, athleisure king, fashion switch-upRead 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

Model charm/potential: trending visuals, ripped body, ability to pull off any costume/outfitRead 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

Model charm/potential: ethereal even behind the camera, suited to high fashion, sunkissed iconRead 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

Model charm/potential: poetic visuals, experimental fashion looks, classy hip fashionRead 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 - to be updated - The “Idol vs. Model” series is posted every Friday. Make sure to stay tuned to this list and to the series for future articles.Make sure to vote for which article you want to see next in the poll at the bottom of each feature. You can also leave suggestions in the comment section below or on each article.  61 Female K-Pop Idols And Korean Actresses That You Should Have A Girl Crush On KPOP STORIES|Nov 4, 2022 38 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 2338 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 3638 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 138 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 4238 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 738 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 9838 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 2938 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 938 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 1838 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 9738 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 8538 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 1238 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 9538 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 2038 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 8438 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 4338 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 5438 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 3638 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 1038 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 5438 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 4838 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 3938 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 7038 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 9938 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 738 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 1238 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 6338 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 5538 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 8338 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 9038 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 6738 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 3838 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 2738 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 2338 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 9838 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 7638 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 1938 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 9938 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 7638 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 5438 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 4438 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 2038 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 2438 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 7138 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 8538 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 6438 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 5738 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 838 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 7338 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 9838 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 938 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 738 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 238 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 2638 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 5538 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 4438 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 1138 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 6538 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 4938 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 5538 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 5038 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 6838 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 6938 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 3738 K Pop Idols Who Look Like Models - 59