The Top 10 Best K-Pop Maknaes of 2025 According To Fans

We at ICON are so thrilled to share the official results of our Best K-Pop Maknae poll! This has been such a fun and captivating survey to run. We've watched K-Pop fans from literally every corner of the world come together to champion their beloved youngest members, and the enthusiasm has been absolutely incredible.

For those who might not know, the maknae is the youngest member of a K-Pop group, and they hold such a special place in their teams. They're known for their irresistible charm, exceptional talent, youthful energy, and that unique adoration they inspire within their groups and fandoms. We wanted to celebrate these special members and find out who fans think is the absolute best.

After months of dedicated voting from all of you, the results are finally in and we couldn't be more excited to share them! We're honored to announce our Top 10 Best K-Pop Maknaes of 2025. These are the finalists who secured the highest votes for their endearing qualities, remarkable skills, and undeniable star power. Let's count down from number 10 to our ultimate maknae champion.

10. Huening Kai from (TXT)  170 VOTES 

Starting off our top 10 is Huening Kai from TXT! We absolutely love his plushie-like visuals he's just so adorable! What we really appreciate about him is his soothing vocals and that international charm he brings to the group. He's got this warmth and joy that just makes fans smile. He's the perfect example of a lovable maknae.

9. Sanha from ASTRO 205 VOTES 

Sanha from ASTRO landed in ninth place! We think he's such a playful maknae with this bright personality that's totally captivating. What impresses us is his vocal range - it's really impressive! Plus his mischievous energy just lights up every performance. He's got that classic fun-loving youngest member vibe that fans adore!

8. Yuna from ITZY 294 VOTES 

Yuna from ITZY came in eighth and we have to say, she's such a shining star! What stands out about her is her towering presence and confident stage command, especially for being the maknae. Her radiant visuals totally embody that perfect maknae glow. We love how she balances being the youngest with such powerful stage presence.

7. Ni-ki from ENHYPEN  305 VOTES 

Ni-ki from ENHYPEN secured seventh place! We're constantly amazed by him as a dance prodigy. What's so interesting about him is that his talent seems way beyond his years  he's got this maturity and sharpness to his performances that's extraordinary. His captivating charisma on stage really sets him apart as a maknae!

6. I.N from Stray Kids  571 VOTES 

I.N from Stray Kids took sixth place and we think he's such a vocal gem! What we love about him is his angelic voice and those fox-like visuals that fans always talk about. He's got this gentle demeanor that makes him the ultimate "spoiled maknae" that the members cherish. He's so endearing and sweet.

5. Tzuyu from TWICE 1,463 VOTES 

Tzuyu from TWICE graced fifth place with almost 1,500 votes! We have so much admiration for her timeless visuals and graceful poise. What's really special about her is that quiet strength she has. She's become a global maknae icon with her elegant beauty. Even though she's the youngest in TWICE, she carries herself with such maturity.

4. Taemin from SHINee 1,469 VOTES 

Taemin from SHINee holds fourth place and we have to call him the legendary eternal maknae! What's amazing about him is that despite being a veteran in the industry, he still has that youthful allure. His mesmerizing dance artistry and vocal evolution over the years have been incredible to watch. He's honored as a maknae icon for good reason.

3. Nancy from MOMOLAND 4,990 VOTES 

Nancy from MOMOLAND earned bronze with almost 5,000 votes! We think she's such a sparkling jewel. What makes her special is those stunning mixed heritage visuals and infectious energy she brings. Her charismatic presence just wins hearts so effortlessly. We're really happy to see her getting this recognition she deserves it.

2. Lisa from BLACKPINK 5,804 VOTES 

Lisa from BLACKPINK claimed silver and we're not surprised! She's an unstoppable force who's adored worldwide. What we love is how she balances her fierce image with playful maknae antics. Her swag, dance prowess, and multilingual rap skills are incredible. She really represents what a global K-Pop maknae can be.

1. Jungkook from BTS  171,237 VOTES 

And our winner in a RESOUNDING victory is JUNGKOOK from BTS! We are absolutely blown away by these numbers over 171,000 votes! That's almost 30 times more than second place which is just extraordinary.