The versatility is a hallmark of K-pop idols. They got endowed with attractiveness, talent, fame, fortune, influence, and even mad popularity; nevertheless, because life is unjust, a ton of K-pop has been added on top of everything being clever. And not just casually wise, but braininess on a whole other intellectual level. Talented K-pop artists and musicians may make melodies and variations that fill the heart and mangle listeners' senses, as well as transformative sonnets and thought-provoking works of ode that have prevailed accolades. And the majority of idols study multiple new languages so they can communicate with their fans more effectively. Below are the top 10 Korean Idols who have excellent IQs.
1. Epik High’s Tablo
Producer and leader of the hip hop band Epik High, Tablo has a mind-blowing IQ of 160. Tablo is as intelligent as Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein. Additionally, he began playing the piano at age ten after learning to play the guitar at age six. Tablo, credited with being the creative force behind the music of Epik High, the first Korean show to perform at Coachella, graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor's degree in English literature. And Tablo also got a Master's degree in creative writing in just three and a half years.
2. BTS’ Kim Namjoon (RM)
The leader of BTS, Kim Namjoon, popularly known for his stage moniker RM, is renowned for his intellect; his IQ is an astounding 148. FYI, the average human has an IQ of roughly 100. When he took the TOEIC exam in middle school, he received a perfect score of 900. Kim Namjoon just had to watch the hit Friends comedy with his mother to pick up the English language is evidence of his brilliant mind. RM consistently placed first in his class as valedictorian during high school, thanks to mock examination results that positioned him in the top 1.3% in language, mathematics, foreign languages, and social studies. Aside from that, RM also achieved one of the highest scores in the country on the challenging university entrance examinations.
3. ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo
Cha Eun Woo, renowned for having one of the best, most flawless faces in the entire K-pop industry, adds salt to all of our wounds by holding an IQ of 142, excelled intellectually in school, and was consistently among the top students. He was on track to becoming a lawyer or a judge until he decided to pursue a career in music and acting. He was the student committee president, captain of the sports team, and winner of honors for his English and reading skills.
4. TVXQ’s Changnim
The lead singer of TVXQ is renowned for his high tenor voice, those screaming high notes, and other impressive singing abilities, but his IQ is even higher. His IQ score is 150. A fluent English and Japanese speaker, Changmin can also be called Shim Chang Min. Aside from being an exceptionally intelligent idol, TVXQ's Changmin is also one of the most educated in the K-pop industry. As for the national high school graduation exam, Changmin ranked third overall. He graduated from the esteemed Kyung Hee University with a degree in postmodern music, followed by a second degree in the movie and the arts from Konkuk University and a master's grade from Inha University.
5. Red Velvet’s Wendy
This Red Velvet member is among the K-pop stars with the highest IQs in addition to being able to sing, dance, and rap. Wendy was a high achiever when she was a young girl. She also attended Shattuck Saint Mary University in Minnesota, where she received numerous honors for her excellence in music and academics. For her outstanding academic performance and demonstrated leadership, Wendy received the Obama Presidential Award in 2009. Wendy has an IQ of 140 and is the epitome of intelligence combined with beauty.
6. 2 PM’s OK Taecyeon
Ok Taecyeon, the lead rapper of the well-known group 2 PM, is one of the most intelligent K-pop idols. With a 130 IQ, the K-pop actor is a multi-talented individual. His TOEIC exam result was a flawless 990 out of 990. Taecyeon was a member of the jazz band, chess club, soccer team, and national honor society while he was a high school student in Massachusetts, the USA. It demonstrates his talent in both academics and sports. Taecyeon was also a member of the National Honor Society. He continued his education at Dankook University before enrolling in the Korea University Graduate School of International Studies, where he majored in International Relations. In addition to English and Korean, he is also fluent in Spanish and Japanese.
7. Super Juniors’s Kyuhyun
Kyuhyun got a master's dissertation in addition to enrolling at Kyunghee University to study postmodern music. Naturally, Kyuhyun has a 130 IQ score. Additionally, Kyuhyun has a specialty in mathematics. He won numerous awards in various math competitions, including the top prize in the Olympiads of the Korean Mathematical Society. In math aptitude test results, he is in the top 5% of the nation. Kyuhyun received recognition for this feat from Korea's minister of research and technology.
8. Block B's Park Kyung
Having an IQ of 156, Park Kyung is only four points below Albert Einstein. He has a rightful place among the top 1% of intellects on earth. Park Kyung is a member of Mensa International, the world's enormous and most illustrious high IQ society. To join, an individual must receive a score of 98th percentile or higher on a standardized, recognized IQ test. In the world, only 0.0002% of the population is considered math prodigies such as Park Kyung! He attended a unique school for geniuses as a high school student.
9. EXID's Hani
Hani's astonishing IQ score is 145! She took the TOEIC exam and, like RM, received a score of 900 out of 990. Everyone was startled when she revealed that she had only studied for the exam for two months. Hani studied abroad in China for a year and is fluent in Chinese in addition to English and Korean. Moreover, she studied Japanese. From elementary through middle school, she frequently participated in triathlons as a student while being an active swimmer. Once, she finished third in the children's triathlon competition held by the Korean Triathlon Federation.
10. TVXQ's Yunho
Yunho grew up with the boyhood aspiration of becoming a prosecutor because he was born into a family that worked in the legal sector. He abandoned those goals, nevertheless, after learning to dance and agreeing to become a trainee with SM Entertainment. After graduating from high school, Yunho was admitted to Kyunghee University but chose to go to Myongji University instead. After graduating from high school, Yunho received admission to Kyunghee University but decided to enroll in Myongji University. Yunho has a 142 IQ and is conversant in both Japanese and Korean.
