Anime has been trending worldwide lately. We have been addicted to the rollercoaster storylines as well as the charming characters, and Korean celebrities are no exception to it. Some stars are a fan of anime in general, while some have specific series which catch their attention. We often see them cosplay anime characters like Naruto, Dragon Ball, etc., on Halloween. Below are some Korean celebrities who can’t get enough of anime just like us:
1. Woozi Seventeen
Woozi is a member of the boy band Seventeen. He is a singer-songwriter and record producer. He has written for other artists like Ailee, I.O.I, Chanyeol, etc. He showcased his love for anime through a V live where he was jamming to anime intros. He claimed Full Moon Wo Sagashita to be his favorite.
2. Yeri Red Velvet
Yeri is a South Korean singer from the girl group Red Velvet. She is also an actress. The 23-year-old made her debut under SM Entertainment in 2015 at 16. Her favorite anime is Full Moon Wo Sagashita or Full Moon in English. It inspired her to pursue a career in singing as the main lead is a singer.
3. Yuta NCT
Yuta is a Japanese member of the boy band NCT. He is a singer, rapper, dancer, and actor. The group has released hit songs like Cherry Bomb, Limitless, Regular, etc. He loves to watch anime with his teammate Winwin. His favorite anime is Noragami.
4. Mina Twice
Mina is a Japanese member of the girl group Twice. She debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2015. She is an otaku who loves to game as well. Therefore her favorite is Pokemon, and her favorite Pokemon is Piplup.
5. Heechul Super Junior
Kim Heechul is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor, and presenter. He is well-known for his savage personality and love for tv shows. He was living the otaku dream when he went to Japan with his hyungs. He wanted to marry a manga character as a kid. His favorite character is Nico, famous for her “Nico Nico Ni.”
6. Hyewon IZ*ONE
Hyewon is a former member of the South Korean-Japanese girl group IZ*ONE. She is a rapper, singer, and actress. It was a group formed by CJ E&M Entertainment due to the show Produce 48. She’s fond of Japanese culture, especially anime. She loves to watch anime and eat snacks like takoyaki.
7. Wonjin Cravity
Wonjin is a member of the South Korean boy band Cravity. He debuted under Starship Entertainment as a singer and actor. He is excellent at speaking Japanese, as he learned it from anime since childhood. His love for anime made him understand the language so that he could understand it without any subtitles.
8. Dami Dreamcatcher
Dami is a member of the girl group Dreamcatcher. She is a rapper and singer-songwriter. She was a former member of Minx. She loves One Piece as it is her go-to manga. She is into other anime and mangas too.
9. D.O Exo
D.O is a member of the South Korean boy band Exo. He is the main vocalist and an actor. He has a unique singing voice and impressive acting skills. The singer admitted his love for the anime Prince of Tennis and even cried after watching it.
10. Suga BTS
Suga is a member of the boyband BTS. He is a rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He debuted in 2013 under Big Hit Music. He admitted his love for the anime Slam Dunk which is about basketball. He even has a collection of manga. He also cosplayed as Naruto and Kakashi from the anime series Naruto.
