10 Idols Who Love Aespa’s “Next Level” As Much As Fans Do
Aespa’s “Next Level” has taken the world by storm ever since its release, even reaching the same status as SHINee‘s “Ring Ding Dong” as a song you shouldn’t listen to during exam season because it’ll get stuck in your head. Here’s a list of 10 K-pop idols who have been obsessed with “Next Level” just as much as fans are!
1. Kim Sejeong
Actress and singer Kim Sejeong sang “Next Level” during a livestream! She stated that the song is “really good,” and she listens to it often on her way to work.
sejeong covering 'Next Level' in her recent vlive 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/v1U7XmqW1U
— 나비♡ (@havefunkarina) July 6, 2021
2. 2PM…
At a recent appearance on Kang Hanna‘s Volume Up, the members of 2PM danced a section of “Next Level.” The members were seen studying the choreography just before doing the challenge, and fans loved their short performance.
2PM dance Next Level#2PM pic.twitter.com/SbUcbMflWv
— GLADYZ (@Gladyzkhun) July 9, 2021
3. …Specifically Taecyeon
2PM’s Taecyeon went viral on Twitter recently thanks to this video of him doing the “Next Level” dance! He even sneaks into the background of Jun. K‘s time slot at one point, and gets his fellow member to join in.
210704 영통팬싸 #택연 #민준
넥스트 레벨 추는 오빠 원없이 보고왓다#옥택연 #준케이 #투피엠 #2PM pic.twitter.com/MIAocWUXO9— 에그 (@E__ggg) July 4, 2021
4. Key (SHINee)
Key gave a powerful performance of aespa’s song on Amazing Saturday, truly proving his status as a girl group cover icon!
kibum dancing to next level by aespa
『#KEY ✰ #SHINee ✰ #키 ✰ @SHINee』 pic.twitter.com/lhloBsKsV4— kibum feed (@kibumfeed) June 19, 2021
5. Dowoon (Day6)
Day6 drummer Dowoon danced the point move of “Next Level” on DAY6’s Kiss the Radio! While he is a drummer, not a dancer, fans can appreciate the effort and attention to detail.
dowoon suddenly danced to next level 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/y6uIjk3EWe
— lif 💘 (@moonraiijeu) July 6, 2021
6. SEVENTEEN
The SEVENTEEN members have done the dance to “Next Level” too many times to count at this point, but the time S.Coups stopped eating and stood up just to do the dance had fans cracking up.
seungcheol standing up just to dance to next level is the biggest mood @pledis_17 pic.twitter.com/CjBPVxXBHi
— luis (@vibesvtt) July 3, 2021
7. Kahi
The former leader of After School began her new vlog series “Let’s Dance Kpop” with a review and cover of “Next Level.” While watching a performance of the song, she complimented Karina‘s “strong presence” and Winter‘s visuals!
[💛VIDEO] Kahi dancing to aespa’s ‘Next Level’#가희 #애프터스쿨 pic.twitter.com/EEVYOOswnc
— AfterSchoolDaze Intl ✨ (@OfficialASDaze) July 8, 2021
8. MOMOLAND
The MOMOLAND members have also shown love for “Next Level.” Nancy stated that she listens to it every day and the members started doing the choreography almost immediately.
momoland dancing to next level yass pic.twitter.com/8MwVpyylt5
— via (@qinkyluv) July 9, 2021
9. Beomgyu (TXT)
Fans went wild after TXT‘s Beomgyu showed off his biceps using the “Next Level” point move!
범규 넥스트레벨 pic.twitter.com/n1S8HP5BgK
— 린이 ₂ (@0313fan) July 3, 2021
He even referenced the song in a Weverse comment. A fan posted that beating his level was too difficult, to which he replied, “I’m on the next level~.”
10. NCT
No surprise here but labelmates NCT have shown their love for “Next Level” multiple times! It seems like they never miss an opportunity to dance to the song. Chenle and Jisung participated in the “Next Level” TikTok challenge recently!
Chenji dancing next level 😭🔥. Still hoping for the other dreamies to do the challenge. pic.twitter.com/DHYt3c4E7N
— ◡̈ (@acesneo) July 2, 2021