Best KPOP Maknae 2026
About this ranking
The maknae line carries a unique burden: youngest in the group, but expected to pull full weight on stage from day one. Some maknaes lean into the baby-of-the-group persona; others immediately become standout performers who overshadow their seniors. This poll gathers the most talked-about youngest members from across K-pop history and the current generation and asks fans to rank them. Boy group maknaes, girl group maknaes, all on the same ballot. Cast your vote for the maknae who deserves the crown in 2026.
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5 fans backed Leeseo. The crown next to Leeseo is unclaimed. Nobody has claimed a name here yet. Vote for Leeseo and yours is first.
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Hyein
NewJeans
1 fan backed Hyein. Nobody has claimed a name here yet. Vote for Hyein and yours is first.
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Seohyun
Girls Generation
1 fan backed Seohyun. Nobody has claimed a name here yet. Vote for Seohyun and yours is first.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the best K-pop maknae in 2026?
Jungkook currently leads this fan vote for the best K-pop maknae in 2026, with Tzuyu and I.N following in second and third. Voting is open through December 31, 2026, and the ranking can still change.
When does Best KPOP Maknae 2026 voting close?
This poll closes December 31, 2026. Vote before then for your pick to count.
How do I vote for my favorite maknae?
Each fan gets 3 votes per hour on kingchoice.me. Tap the green button to upvote your pick, then come back after an hour to vote again.
How is the ranking calculated?
A maknae's score is upvotes minus downvotes, green minus red. If two maknaes tie on score, the one with more upvotes ranks higher.
Are boy group and girl group maknaes on the same ballot?
Yes. This poll puts 27 maknaes from both boy groups and girl groups on one combined ballot.
Latest comments
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@BTS ARMY 😇 sumaiya chan 😎 ❤️ 🔥 🏆 1mo ago
best maknae 🕶️💯💯💯😩
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@MawXsoo ❤️ 🔥 🏆 1mo ago
Vote for Lisa on best k Dancer!!
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@Lisa La ❤️ 🔥 🏆 1mo ago
Where is LISA??? 💀
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@#STAY ❤️ 🔥 1mo ago
Please stop demoting I.n he’s just STAYS baby bread and his seven overly protective older brothers won’t take that nicely if you make him 😭
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@Iris Alexa 🎗️ ❤️ 🔥 3w ago
Lah...polling yg kemarin kemana? Kok diulang lagi? Yg kemarin Jungkook sudah jauh meninggalkan yang lain dan Lisa ada,sekarang kok diulang lagi? Ada apa ya???🤔🤔🤔😓
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