16 Idols Who Are Not The Age Most People Think They Are

It’s not always easy to tell how old somebody is just by looking at them and these idols are proof-positive of that.

Whether it’s because they wear makeup or because they have naturally young-looking features, many fans may be surprised to find out which of these 16 idols are actually the same age.

These top 2nd generation K-Pop idols all look younger than they actually are. Surprisingly, these idols will turn 30 in 2017:

G-Dragon of BIG BANG was born on August 18, 1988.
G-Dragon of BIGBANG was born on August 18, 1988.
BIGBANG's Taeyang was born on May 18, 1988.
BIGBANG’s Taeyang was born on May 18, 1988.
2PM Taecyeon's birthday is on December 27, 1988
2PM Taecyeon’s birthday is on December 27, 1988.
Nichkhun teaser image for 2PM 6th full album, GENTLEMEN'S GAME. / JYP Entertainment / JYPnation's Official Twitter
Known for his babyface, many fans may be surprised to find out that Nichkhun was born on June 24, 1988, and will be turning 30 in 2017!
Wonder Girls' Rapper Yubin was born on October 4, 1988.
Wonder Girls‘ rapper Yubin was born on October 4, 1988.

All turning 29 in 2017, the following group leaders are notorious for looking younger than they really are.

SHINee's leader Onew was born on December 14, 1989.
SHINee‘s leader Onew was born on December 14, 1989. Can you believe that he’s turning 29?
Sunggyu of INFINITE
INFINITE leader Sunggyu‘s birthday is on April 28, 1989. Despite looking as if he just debuted, Sunggyu is actually old enough that he will enter the army soon.
Taeyeon was born on March 9, 1989.
Taeyeon was born on March 9, 1989. Her small build and cute image make her look young. Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sunny of Girls’ Generation are also turning 29 in 2017!

People often mistakenly think that Seungri, BIGBANG‘s youngest member, is actually its oldest member. Xiumin, on the other hand, is often thought to be EXO‘s youngest member, when he is actually the oldest. These two idols will be turning the same age, 28, next year.

BIGBANG's Seungri was born on December 12, 1990.
BIGBANG’s maknae Seungri was born on December 12, 1990.
Xiumin is EXO's oldest member and was born on March 26, 1990.
Xiumin is EXOs oldest member and was born on March 26, 1990. Don’t let his baby face fool you!

While these idols are recognized as the centers of their groups, they are all known to have baby faces without makeup. These idols will turn 26 in 2017.

Zico's birthday is on September 14, 1992.
Zico‘s birthday is on September 14, 1992.
Hyuna‘s birthday is on June 6, 1992.
INFINITE's visual L was born on March 13, 1992.
INFINITE’s visual, L, was born on March 13, 1992.

The next three idols are turning 21 in the coming year, and are known to be top visuals of the 97-liners. BTS‘s maknae Jungkook is the youngest of the group, clocking in at only 21 years old, but would you believe he’s the same age as the mature-looking Junhoe? When Junhoe first appeared on survival show Mix & Match, fans couldn’t believe that the YG trainee was still a high school student. Mingyu‘s tall stature also made fans believe that he was a lot older than his true age.

BTS' maknae Jungkook was born on September 1, 1997
BTS’ Jungkook was born on September 1, 1997.
IKON's Junhoe was born on March 31, 1997.
IKON‘s Junhoe was born on March 31, 1997.
Mingyu of SEVENTEEN was born on April 6, 1997
Mingyu of SEVENTEEN was born on April 6, 1997.

Which idol’s age were you most surprised by?

Source: Instiz

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