While many K-pop male idols grab attention for their boy-next-door images, some appeal to fans with a completely different temperature.

They may look icy and cold-hearted at first. Looking at their sharp eyes and edgy jawlines may give you the chills. And when they look expressionless, they almost look scary. But once you get to know their adorable personalities, and their killer smiles, you just might become smitten by their ineffable charm.

So here are the top three male K-pop idols who hide an unexpected charm under their icy vibe.



1. BTS’ V

When V debuted as a member of BTS, fans were shocked at his incredibly edgy appearance. In the upper photo, taken during the group’s promotion for “Hormone War,” he cuts a truly chic look with his bright hair and heavy eye makeup.






There’s a huge difference between his smiley face and expressionless one, but that’s all part of the many reasons fans adore him. Also well known as a kid lover, his warm and friendly personality makes him even more attractive.

V won the title of “most handsome face in the world” from the Independent Critics last year, and was also named the most dateable boy band member in a recent online poll.



2. GOT7’s JB




The GOT7 leader has one of the most charismatic-looking appearances among K-pop male idols. His face is far from round and his shrewd eyes, sometimes sultry, fix for a serious image. Fans say JB might look cold to someone who doesn’t know him due to his stiff tone, but he becomes super sweet after getting known someone more.




If you examine him closely, JB also has an extra kind personality, taking care of his bandmates like a mother bird and having lots of love for animals.



3. EXO’s Sehun




Many fans say Sehun would be sorted into Slytherin among the houses of the “Harry Potter” series due to his ostensible “Draco Malfoy” vibes with his sharp nose and sleek image.




The youngest member of EXO, however, is a big softie and a goofball. Switching between his beasty stage presence and younger brother image, Sehun melts fans hearts with his displays of cuteness,
and is showered with love from his elder bandmates.

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