Idols are always in the limelight, with millions of fans watching and observing everything they do. Several K-pop idols have gone viral not only because of their songs but for other reasons also- like visuals, memes, and reactions. The K-pop industry is not only known for giving us brilliant artists but also for entertainment and hilarious memes. So, here is a list of the ten K-pop idols who went Viral because of more than their music.
1. Monsta X Hyungwon- Starbucks
A worldwide meme featuring Hyungwon of MONSTA X went viral on the internet. While at a fan-signing event, he got spotted sipping his Starbucks drink over speaking over his mic. The meme is known as 'the Starbucks Guy,' as he picked up the mic to speak but placed it back to sip his coffee.
2. Shinee's Key's Halloween Moment
This meme needs no introduction. Key dressed up as Ronald McDonald for an annual Halloween party by K-pop artist SM Town in 2015. He uploaded an Instagram video of him wearing a wig, which became meme material.
3. GFriend's Yerin- Adorable Crying
An idol's life has several moments of overwhelming emotions and sentiments. Following the win at the show 'Champion' in 2016, the members of GFRIEND gave their acceptance speeches. When Yerin's turn came, she started nicely but soon burst into tears with her cute baby face. Fans can't help but adore that scene.
4. Twice's Mina- Diamond Tears
Mina from Twice and her diamond tears looked so ethereally beautiful, with her eyes glittering with tears that no one could take their eyes off her. Her diamond tears give off the citing of an angel. Seriously, how can anyone look that pretty while crying?
5. V- Spongebob's Fish Meme
There seem to be a lot of memes featuring BTS and its members. What can we say- their reactions are too good. V or Kim Taehyung dressed up exactly like the fish from the cartoon show 'Spongebob Squarepants.'
6. RM- 'You Got No Jams'
In 2014, while on a flight to Los Angeles, BTS' RM coined the iconic meme phrase 'You got no Jams' to Jimin. He said it to Jimin in a playful way, but the internet turned it into an everlasting icon.
7. Lisa's Legs
Blackpink's Lisa became a K-pop meme because of her legs. In a dance performance video, Lisa got seen flaunting her beautiful long legs. Little did she know what the fans would do next. Fans started to photoshop and edit her legs on other bodies, cartoons, and humans and share the results on social media.
8. Le Sserafim's Kazuha- Entry
When Kazuha first got introduced as a member of Hybe and Source Music's new girl group, all eyes were on her. She made headlines and a fanbase when she walked down the stage during the group's showcase impressing everyone with her appearance. Her beauty is like an angel.
9. Jackson's Reaction
This meme is the one you know about. Jackson's reaction during the 2018 MAMA to JY Park's transparent pants in his performance is hilarious. His face caught the eye of everyone present at the show. It also carved his name into the list of legendary reaction memes.
10. Seventeen's Woozi- Hitting Mingyu With A Guitar
This macro-image features the K-pop band Seventeen's members. This meme went crazy viral where Woozi is holding a guitar and holding it over his head as if to hit Mingyu, who is on the floor to protect himself. It became popular on Twitter after someone posted the clip in 2015.
