When they're not on stage performing or traveling for broadcast shooting, K-Pop idols like to sit back and unwind on their day-offs. When idols have a
When they’re not on stage performing or traveling for broadcast shooting, K-Pop idols like to sit back and unwind on their day-offs. When idols have a free day, they usually like to indulge themselves in their hobbies or interests, such as cooking, working out, arts and crafts, and more. And of course, some also like to catch up with their favorite movies and TV shows!
Aside from the usual K-Dramas and Netflix shows, some K-Pop idols also like to watch anime or read a good manga or two. With that, here are some of the idols who are total anime fans!
1. Super Junior Heechul
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Super Junior Heechul
Super Junior member Heechul looks like he came out of a manga with his stunning long hair and visuals. So it’s only natural that the idol himself also likes anime!
Through the years, Heechul has shown his love for anime, such as wearing anime shirts, showing off his merch, and more. In fact, Heechul, who is a big fan of “LOVE LIVE!” character Nico Yazawa, even flew to Japan to ask 50 Japanese women to say her famous catchphrase “Nico Nico Ni.”
2. Kang Hyewon
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Kang Hyewon
Former IZ*ONE member Kang Hyewon is also a big fan of anime, and she’s not afraid to express her love even on broadcast! Back during IZ*ONE’s promotions and guest appearance on JTBC’s variety program “Idol Room,” Kang Hyewon introduced herself by saying she loves anime, and even promoted the season three of the popular series “Attack on Titan.”
3. SEVENTEEN Woozi
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SEVENTEEN Woozi
When SEVENTEEN’s resident producer Woozi isn’t busy creating new hit songs for the group, the idol likes to binge-watch anime!
Since he was a young kid, Woozi has indulged himself in numerous anime shows. Woozi even went onto Naver V LIVE to just talk about the animes that he liked, including “One Piece,” “Bleach,” “Full Metal Alchemist,” and more.
4. Red Velvet Yeri
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Red Velvet Yeri
Did you know? Red Velvet’s youngest member loves anime that much, that it inspired her to pursue a career being a K-Pop idol!
According to Yeri, the main character of the anime “Full Moon o Sagashite” became a singer despite being diagnosed with a malignant tumor in her throat, which inspired Yeri to chase her dreams and follow the same path!
5. CRAVITY Wonjin
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CRAVITY Wonjin
While K-Pop idols are required to learn how to speak Japanese while they are still trainees, CRAVITY member Wonjin actually learned the language on his own. His reason? He wanted to be able to watch his favorite anime shows without subtitles back when he was 14 years old! That’s some dedication!
Who other K-Pop idols do you know love anime?
Source: https://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/306195/20220424/5-kpop-idols-anime-fans.htm