The 10 Oldest Male Rookie Idols Who Debuted In 2020
It’s never too late to follow your dreams—just ask these 10 male rookie idols who made their debut in 2020 at the age of 23 or older.
10. E-Chan (DKB)
E-Chan was born on February 19, 1997, making him 23 years old (international age) when DKB debuted in February this year. Before becoming the group’s leader, rapper, and dancer, he was a participant on Boys24 (the show that created IN2IT) at the age of around 19.
9. Daehyeon (WEi)
Daehyeon was born on February 11, 1997, making him 23 years old (international age) when WEi debuted in October this year. He joined Produce 101 season 2 when he was around 20 years old, debuting in the fan project group RAINZ shortly after. Now, he’s WEi’s leader, main rapper, and vocalist.
8. Yongseok (CHECKMATE)
Yonseok was born on May 23, 1996, making him 24 years old (international age) when CHECKMATE debuted in September this year. He’s the main vocalist and visual of the group, known for his “sweet charisma“.
7. Seunghan (DUSTIN)
Seunghan was born on February 22, 1996, making him 23 years old (international age) when DUSTIN debuted in January this year. He’s one of the group’s vocalists.
6. Choi In (E’LAST)
Choi In was born on February 11, 1996, making him 24 years old (international age) when E’LAST debuted in June this year. He used to perform in busking dance groups, training for two years to become E’LAST’s vocalist and dancer.
5. Sun (BXK)
Sun was born on June 24, 1995, making him 25 years old (international age) when BXK debuted in November this year. The leader, lead vocalist, and lead dancer of the group, Sun also made his solo debut in February this year. Interestingly, one of the youngest boy group rookies of the year is also in BXK: 16-year-old Teen.
4. Nason (CHECKMATE)
Nason was born on June 12, 1995, making him 25 years old (international age) when CHECKMATE debuted in September this year. He originally debuted as the co-ed group’s vocalist and lead dancer, but as of November 2020, he appears to have left the group.
3. Siu (DUSTIN)
Siu was born on May 19, 1995, making him 24 years old (international age) when DUSTIN debuted in January this year. He’s the lead vocalist, lead dancer, and performance director of the group.
2. Hwani (DUSTIN)
Hwani was born on November 16, 1994, making him 25 years old (international age) when DUSTIN debuted in January this year. He’s the main vocalist of the group.
1. Kim Yoon (DUSTIN)
Kim Yoon was born on February 17, 1994, making him 25 years old (international age) when DUSTIN debuted in January this year. He’s the leader and vocalist of the group.