Welcome to the eleventh article of our weekly series “Boy Crush”! This series will appreciate the men in K-Pop and K-Dramas that we have a crush on based on anything from their style, talent, personality, overall vibe, etc. We will be getting to know more about the most crushable boys in the Korean industry and all of their incredible achievements. Check out the previous articles featuring the boy crushes that have already been covered here! Readers voted for UP10TION’s Lee JinHyuk in our weekly poll to be featured this week. Before starting this week’s series, you can vote for who you want to see featured in next week’s article. If you would like to see a different idol/actor (not mentioned in the poll) featured in the series, please leave their name in the comments and we will add them to the vote over time. Important notice: the vote only decides who will be featured in the next article. Everyone in the poll will be featured in the series eventually. Suggestions will also be gradually added each week. Back to this week’s feature! Let’s get to know our crush, Lee JinHyuk! Lee JinHyuk is famous as a member of UP10TION and for his activities as a solo artist. UP10TION are known for their interesting concepts, performance skills, and great personalities. Lee JinHyuk is recognized for his addictive performance power. Today, we’re going to dive into the pool of charms that Lee JinHyuk has to offer. For those who are new to Lee JinHyuk, here is some basic information about him. Lee JinHyuk was born on June 8, 1996. He was born as Lee SungJoon but legally changed his name to Lee JinHyuk. He debuted with UP10TION in September 2015 using the stage name Wei. He is a rapper in the group but considered an all-rounder. Lee JinHyuk is an ace at using facial expressions and gestures to fully convey the concept of each and every stage. Check out this fancam of him performing ‘White Night’. Another must-listen song to get to know Lee JinHyuk and UP10TION’s performance chemistry is this ‘A Midsummer Night’s Sweetness’ cover. In May 2019, Lee JinHyuk joined “Produce X 101” with fellow UP10TION member Kim WooSeok (who used the stage name WooShin at the time). During that time, Lee JinHyuk gained a lot of attention for his rap skills which are accented by his accurate diction. Check out his iconic ‘MOVE’ fancam that had fans falling for him with each moment of his performance. During the show, he also became known for his leadership skills and the way that he became an anchor and lighthouse for other contestants, steering them in the right direction and becoming a reliable source of help for them. Even though it was a competition, he displayed his selfless attitude and leadership ability by helping others to shine as well. He even got a nod of admiration from the MC and renowned actor Lee DongWook. Here is a clip that will give you an idea of the role he played. Even though he was a trainee himself, other trainees looked up to him and shared how they wanted to become like him. This only proves that he was talented beyond his years at the time. Although he is known for his rap skills, his vocal ability adds a plot-twist-like charm to his artist persona. His vocal tone is soft and adds a refreshing side to him as an artist. Lee JinHyuk made his solo debut in November 2019. His style changed slightly for his solo music, shifting to emphasize a thicker tone. He shows more of his versatility as an artist through his solo career and his solo discography consists of feel-good listens with lots of catchy melodies.
Lee JinHyuk does not limit himself to a specific sound and likes experimenting with different beats and vibes. Check out his song ‘Work Work’ from his 4th mini-album “Ctrl+V”. Kpopmap covered his showcase for this comeback, which you can read about in detail here. As a dancer, Lee JinHyuk has always shown fans his own dance color with clean dance lines and movements that are accentuated by his long limbs. He also enjoys coming up with his own choreography and showing it to fans. One of the dance videos he has shared where he came up with the choreography, includes his dance to ‘Moonlight’. Lee JinHyuk has also established himself as a writer and composer, having writing credits for many of UP10TION’s and his solo songs. He once mentioned that one of his favorite songs that he has written is ‘Midnight’ from UP10TION’s 7th mini-album “Laberinto”. A post shared by 이진혁 Lee Jin Hyuk (@ljh_babysun) As we mentioned at the beginning of the article, Lee JinHyuk is an all-rounder. He is also an acting-dol and has acted in several commercials, proving that he is charismatic and appealing to many audiences. He has musical acting experience and has been in a few dramas. Some of the dramas he has been in include “Find Me in Your Memory” and “Check Out the Event”, just to name a couple.
His acting is emotive and convincing as his expressive facial expressions transfer from an on-stage to an on-screen presence. His next role will be in the upcoming drama “Why Her?” as an optimistic law student. Take a look at this behind-the-scenes video of him and the other cast members. Lee JinHyuk is also gifted when it comes to variety shows. He has a captivating personality and witty sense of humor that draws you in and makes you anticipate what he is going to say next. He once said that whenever he has a variety show schedule he is determined to make it legendary and gives it his all. One of the must-watch pieces of Lee JinHyuk content is this interview where he took over Jo JungShik’s job as the MC on his own show. Now that we’ve looked into his talents, let’s get to know Lee JinHyuk as a person. His nickname is ‘Baby Sun’ due to his sunshine-like personality. It is no surprise as just looking at him will have you radiating with a smile. In fact, his radiant smile is one of his biggest charming points as his smile lines are a highlight on his already-handsome face. He is known for being lovable and squirrel-like, especially because of his approachable and friendly personality. It is accented by his passion and how he always puts his best foot forward in everything. Lee JinHyuk’s height is also one of the reasons fans fall for him. He is said to be 185cm tall and has model-like proportions that stand out in full-length photos no matter his attire. Every one of his fans knows how much he loves food and that he is known for eating a lot. Lee JinHyuk could easily be a mukbang YouTuber. Not only does he eat a lot but he makes whatever he is eating look absolutely delicious. He especially enjoys eating spicy foods and has a high spice tolerance. Here is a compilation of him eating. Lee JinHyuk is a fan of Disney and Studio Ghibli characters. The character that he thinks is the most like him is Monkey D. Luffy from the “One Piece” anime. He loves dressing up as different characters and animals. He especially shows a lot of aegyo when he is dressed up as them.
There are so many things to love about him, but these were just a few. Now that we’ve given you a better idea of who Lee JinHyuk is, do you know what time it is? It’s time to add Lee JinHyuk to your list of K-Pop idols to stan. What do you think? Do you have a crush on Lee JinHyuk? Check out the other celebrities who have been featured in this series here: 34 Male K-Pop Idols And Korean Actors That You Should Have A Boy Crush On KPOP STORIES|Nov 4, 2022 Don’t forget to check out our latest articles below: Boy Crush: Here’s Why THE BOYZ Q’s Hypnotic Energy Will Make You Fall For Him Each Time KPOP STORIES|May 16, 2022 Boy Crush: The Immeasurable Talent That Is WOODZ, Why He Deserves All Of The Recognition And More KPOP STORIES|May 9, 2022 Boy Crush: We Can’t Get Enough Of ASTRO’s MJ And His Endearing Sunshine Energy KPOP STORIES|May 2, 2022 Boy Crush: When It Comes To Overflowing Adorable Charm And Multitalent, AB6IX’s Lee DaeHwi Has Definitely Got It Covered KPOP STORIES|Apr 25, 2022
