Top 50 Best KPOP Maknae 2026
About this ranking
Being the youngest is not a limitation in K-pop, it's often the opposite. Jungkook went from BTS's maknae to a solo chart-topper. Lisa built one of the most-followed careers in K-pop history from the maknae spot.
Ni-ki has been anchoring stages since ENHYPEN's debut, and Leeseo makes IVE's youngest slot look like the hardest one to hold. The top 50 best K-pop maknae 2026 poll spans every active generation, from veterans like Taemin and Sanha to the newest class redefining what being the youngest means.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the best K-pop maknae in 2026 right now?
Jungkook currently leads the fan vote for best K-pop maknae in 2026, ahead of Tzuyu and Lisa. Voting stays open until July 31, 2026.
When does voting close for this poll?
Voting closes July 31, 2026. Vote before then for it to count toward the final ranking.
How does voting work?
Pick your favorite maknae and vote. Each fan gets 3 votes per hour, and votes reset every hour so you can return and vote again.
How is the ranking calculated?
Each maknae's score is upvotes minus downvotes. If two maknaes tie on score, the one with more upvotes ranks higher.
How many maknaes are on the 2026 ballot?
50 maknaes are on the ballot, spanning generations from Taemin and Sanha to newer names like Leeseo and Ni-ki.
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@Lili Lisa · 1mo ago
Haters You can disvote Lisa but your fav never achieve Lisa success 🔥
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@⋆. 𐙚⑅࿔𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀𝜗𝜚☘︎ ݁˖˚⋆ · 1mo ago
@Lili Lisa 9h ago Haters You can disvote Lisa but your fav never achieve Lisa success 🔥 Ans: Why would our loved ones even try to achieve success like Lisa? Our loved ones will achieve a hundred times more success than her—and they have been doing exactly that until now😊👍
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@BTS ARMY 😇 sumaiya chan 😎 · 1mo ago
jk jk 💟😩😩
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@♡𐙚shim-max_anna~park♡𐙚 · 1mo ago
Niki san and Licu mondol 💃
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@♡𐙚shim-max_anna~park♡𐙚 · 1mo ago
Queen LaLisa manoban her son nishimura riki 😝
