The K-pop sensation, without a doubt, has taken over the whole world. Many fans scream for their favorite K-pop stars when they perform on stage or launch a music video. But did you know that some of these celebrities are also avid gamers? In this edition of our post, we will get to know some of your K-pop idols who are also into playing video games. Gaming and K-pop will unite in this piece.
- Jisoo, BLACKPINK
Jisoo is known as BLACKPINK’s lead vocalist, and she is also a certified gamer. She has always shared with the Blinks, the K-pop group’s fandom, how she loves gaming. Also, her fellow K-pop star, Jeon Somi, even revealed how she catches Jisoo playing “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” every day until dawn (wow). Well, actually, you can access a BLACKPINK-inspired island in the game known as the “InYourArea” island, taken after the group’s branding.
Other games Jisoo plays include “Overwatch,” “PUBG,” “MapleStory,” and “Cookie Run.” She loves playing MMORPG games the most and was even granted the role of guild leader in one of the games in the category.
- Heechul, Super Junior
Heechul of Super Junior is perhaps the most vocal (pun intended) in the world of K-pop when it comes to his love for video games. On “Radio Star,” a Korean talk show, he even revealed that he had spent more than $30,000 on mobile games.
He is known to play “League of Legends,” which is also the most played game in Korea. As a matter of fact, he even battled the top “LoL” eSports team, T1, in a special show match. Quite interesting.
- Baekhyun, EXO
Baekhyun is EXO’s main vocalist and also loves playing video games. Amidst the demanding life of being a K-Pop superstar, this celebrity always makes sure to bring along his full gaming setup in a separate special suitcase each time he travels abroad, so he can still do what he loves to do even when he is in another country. Interesting.
Actually, many celebrities and professional gamers know about Baekhyun’s undeniable skills in “League of Legends” and “PUBG.” You can watch several videos of him streaming those games and many other games online. Make sure to catch his live to witness these all.
- Jungkook, BTS
With BTS, you either go big or go home. One of its members, Jungkook, is a hardcore K-pop gamer. He is known not just for his skills in singing and dancing, but also for playing “Overwatch.” He even once shared his gameplay highlights playing the character Widowmaker.
Aside from “Overwatch,” he also enjoys playing “League of Legends” occasionally. He even had the chance to play alongside top “LoL” player, Faker.
Some other K-pop superstars who are avid gamers are Heeseung of ENHYPHEN, Jennie of BLACKPINK (two from BLACKPINK, mind you), Felix of Stray Kids, and Mina of Twice.
Who knows? You might even come across these K-pop idols in the games you play.
