[CHOEAEDOL] Oct 2026 Male K-POP Idol Monthly Ranking

This month's ICON Male Individual ranking saw NI-KI (ENHYPEN) take the 1st place. He recently returned home after successfully completing a fan promotion in Taiwan. Additionally, he graced the cover of 'Marie Claire Korea' for the November issue, showcasing his iconic charm through a fashion pictorial. Through these various activities, he continues to receive constant love from fans.

Lee Leo (AlphaDriveOne), holding onto 2nd place, recently departed through Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. Although there were no special activity updates this month, he maintains unwavering popularity. His next activities are highly anticipated.

He Xinlong (AlphaDriveOne) rose to 3rd place this month. Following the release of his mini 2nd album 'UNBREAKABLE: 少年BEAST', he continues to be actively engaged. With growing expectations for his self-composed songs, his future musical endeavors are drawing attention.

Zhang Hao (AND2BLE) climbed two spots to 4th place, showing remarkable achievements. He is preparing for his first comeback with the group AND2BLE, and has released concept photos for their mini 2nd album, raising fans' expectations.

Finally, Kim Junseo (AlphaDriveOne), who ranked 5th, had no major activities this month but continues to receive love from fans, maintaining his position. His next activities are eagerly awaited.

This month, NEXZ, who took 1st place in the ICON Male Group rankings, is gearing up for their first Asia tour. Starting on the 17th and 18th at the Olympic Hall in Songpa-gu, Seoul, 'NEXZ 1ST ASIA TOUR < SAUCIN' THE WORLD >' is their first Asia tour and is highly anticipated by fans.

PLAVE has risen to 2nd place this month, proving their limitless potential. They are expanding their fan base by surpassing the limits of virtual idols, achieving all-kills on music charts, and embarking on a world tour.

BOYNEXTDOOR has climbed to 3rd place, showcasing their ability to handle various concepts. They are continuing their music show activities with 'Count To Love (Korean Ver.)' and are set to host a 'HOME Party' in Seoul on the 19th.

ENHYPEN has dropped two spots to 4th place this month, but they are still reaching out to global fans by kicking off their Western tour as a relatively new group. Sunwoo's solo variety show 'My Name is Kim Sunwoo' is also gaining attention.

Holding onto 5th place this month, XODIAC is gaining attention after winning the Male Idol category at the '2026 Brand of the Year Awards'. Despite no major activities, they continue to show unwavering popularity with a solid fan base.

This month's LEGEND Male Individual ranking saw Shownu (MONSTA X) take the 1st place. He attended the 'Concept Korea 2027 S/S' event in Paris, showcasing his presence in the global fashion scene. His activities are not only continuing on the music stage but also in the fashion field, significantly contributing to maintaining his ranking.

In 2nd place, Kang Daniel and Jimin (BTS) are tied. Kang Daniel has been nominated for the 'HOT CHOICE' male category, receiving constant love from fans. Meanwhile, Jimin had a special moment in Chile during BTS's South American tour, receiving a warm birthday celebration from fans.

Jin (BTS), who ranked 4th, solidified his position as a solo artist by winning five awards at the Spain Top 50 Music Awards. His solo song 'Don't Say You Love Me' is gaining international recognition and drawing significant attention.

Lastly, V (BTS), in 5th place, proved his influence in the fashion world by generating media value worth 5.2 billion won, despite not attending Paris Fashion Week. His unique presence raises expectations for his future activities.

In this month's LEGEND Male Group rankings, 1st place remains unchanged with BTS. Although there were no special activity updates this month, they continue to maintain a strong fandom and popularity. We look forward to their future activities.

MONSTA X holds onto the 2nd place spot this month, receiving love from fans. Especially, member Shownu shared behind-the-scenes photos from the tour stage, updating fans on his recent activities. His passionate appearance brings great joy to fans.

EXO maintains 3rd place, still holding their position as legends of K-POP. Recently, an EXO encore concert is set to be live-viewed in theaters, raising fans' expectations. This is expected to allow more audiences to enjoy EXO's performances.

Stray Kids holds steady at 4th place, showing consistent popularity. Recently, members were spotted departing for China to attend overseas schedules, drawing fans' attention. We look forward to their future global activities.

Rising to 5th place this month, TOMORROW X TOGETHER is engaging with fans through various activities. Especially, fans prepared a surprise event for member Soobin's birthday, showing their enthusiastic support. This love from fans greatly contributes to TOMORROW X TOGETHER's rising popularity.