If there were a man-made drink that nearly everyone in the world has had at least once, it would be coffee. It is a bitter beverage that transcends borders, giving everyone who drinks it a boost of energy. Itโs the drink that helps many get through their daysโK-pop idols included. In honor of International Coffee Day, we have compiled a list of some of the most memorable moments of K-pop idols with coffee.
NCTโs Jaemin
Itโs no secret that Jaemin loves Americanos with eight shots of espresso. In fact, his special order has become a meme among fans and is mentioned on multiple shows. During their latest comeback, he spiced up his drink by upping to 12 shots of espresso and serving it with hot sauce on the straw in Cafรฉ 7DREAM.ย
IU
Most of us are used to barista-crafted lattes or making basic drinks at homeโnot everyone has access to a proper machine, and even if we did, brewing a cafe-style beverage at home is no easy feat. IU, the โNationโs Sweetheart,โ can relate. On Hyoriโs Homestay, a show where K-pop idol Lee Hyori and her husband host celebrity guests at their Jeju home, IU won even more hearts. She fiddled in the kitchen, teaching herself how to use an espresso machine for the first time.ย
ใ #IU #์์ด์ ใ
A rare footage of the tiniest human being (or is she even human?) making a coffee. pic.twitter.com/uZWuw73h1Z— ๐ต_ อฃ อจ อค (@_IUmusic) May 18, 2021
ATEEZโs Wooyoung
Wooyoung is another idol known to drink lots of caffeine. He introduced a massive bottle of the drink he was consuming during a Vlive titled โOne Summer Night’s Dream.โ Fans have also started to wonderโis it even a Wooyoung live if the idol isnโt drinking coffee?
is it really a wooyoung live without his coffee? ๐ญ๐ pic.twitter.com/EsvbERHNJd
— close. (@wooyovlive) October 1, 2021
BLACKPINKโs Jennie
When the dalgona latte craze took TikTok by storm, BLACKPINKโs Jennie joined in on the trendโor, well, she attempted to! The whipped drink takes quite a bit of energy if done by hand, and Jennieโs attempt at mimicking a popular drink is definitely relatable.ย
#JENNIE:
"I missed making dalgona coffee"
"Just like that, working hard"
"You can see the hand much but it's going fast"
"But… why… I think this is the best"
"Well, it's a good start"
"But for what reason is it all disappearing"
"This is not the Dalgona Coffee that I know…" pic.twitter.com/HiAyrmtrk0— ririๅผ๐ (@jennsruby) December 9, 2020
MONSTA Xโs Hyungwon
You cannot mention coffee without mentioning Hyungwon! The MONSTA X singer went viral in 2018 for a clip of him sipping on his Starbucks iced coffee at a fan sign. The clip garnered so much attention that Hyungwon became known as the โStarbucks meme guy,โ and Starbucks began referencing the video to respond to people.
bringing back this iconic hyungwon starbucks meme before 2018 ends JALJSLSNS@OfficialMonstaX #HYUNGWON pic.twitter.com/TvNoREExxa
— mae (@___kihyunah) December 30, 2018
LOONAโs Hyunjin
Some people wouldnโt consider coffee a hobby,but LOONAโs Hyunjin would disagree with you. On a VLIVE, she admitted to drinking more of it than water (something weโre all guilty of, sometimes). During a fan call, a fan asked her what she was into lately, and she replied with โdrinking coffee,โ showing off her cup of Starbucks.
[#LOONA Ring] OP asked about any hobbies Hyunjin has been into lately
Hyunjin: drinking coffee. https://t.co/L8XNnBXoQF— ๐ Orrery (@orrery_nim) May 23, 2020
SuperM
During the โAvengers of K-popโsโ debut, Starbucks in Long Beach had a menu inspired by SuperMโs favorite orders. The selections ranged from the idol favorite, Americano, to the pretty Pink Drink.
Cute they have SuperM drinks!! pic.twitter.com/HsNCj6aDIQ
— ale ยจฬฎ (@only1dvwn) October 7, 2019
SHINeeโs Taemin
Taemin began drinking lattes in 9th grade, to help him stay awake during schedules. Then, wanting to fit in and seem classy like his senior members, SHINeeโs maknae switched to Americanos, even though hated the bitter taste. He used to force himself to drink Americanos, but he eventually grew to like the flavor.
taemin: it was tough to wake up n do schedules in 9th grader days so staff made coffee milk 2 help later switched to americano as coffee milk leaves unfresh taste like needs to brush teeth it didn't taste good at 1st but seeing hyungs drink it he wanted 2 follow as it looked cool
— juju (semihiatus) (@juju_home) December 16, 2020
EXOโs Kaiย
EXOโs Kai has a complicated relationship with coffee. In the past, he shared that it tastes like poison. Even so, he still drinks it. He has even sent fans photos of his spilled drink on multiple occasions. With an intense stage presence, it is hard to imagine Kai as clumsyโ but itโs sweet!ย
Kai spilled his coffee again! This is the second time cute nini ๐คฃ
Why so clumsy bby? ๐ฅด๐ #Kai #์นด์ด #KimJongIn #EXO #weareoneEXO
-kimmy ๐ธ pic.twitter.com/DZL4UBTnDr
— ERIGOM UNIVERSE ๐ต๐ญ (@ErigomUniverse) December 30, 2020
BLACKPINKโs Jisoo
BLACKPINKโs Jisoo diverts from the popular trend amongst idols to drink Americanosโinstead, sheโs known to be a fan of โcoffee milk.โ So much, that she enjoys it every day! Sheโs also known to be a big fan of the lattes that come in triangle containers instead of cans or cartons.
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๐คฉJisoo ah whatโs the milk (Woo-Yoo) youโve been drinking recently?
๐ฐCoffee milk everyday~๐บโ๏ธ๐ฅ
๐คฉMe I-love-Yoo
๐ฐ๐๐คฃ๐๐คฃ๐๐คฃ#BLACKPINK #JISOO #๋ธ๋ํํฌ #์ง์ pic.twitter.com/2FciTv4Xta— ChuAreTheWan๐ข๐ฐ (@chuarethewan) October 10, 2020
SEVENTEEN
During their promotions for “Hit,” Seventeen pulled a prank on carats by preparing a coffee truck at the Show! Music Core called โFoolโs Latte.โ After an episode of Going Seventeen, the group drank coffee and milk simultaneously in two different cupsโ being surprised that it tasted exactly like a latte. So they decided to give carats a cup split in two, having one side filled with milk and the other side filled with coffee.ย
https://twitter.com/kyeombuddy/status/1405196802660339712?s=20
NCTโs Johnny
Johnny enjoys his cup of joe just as much as anyone elseโor maybe even more. He has expressed his love, claiming his father invented ground coffee in NCTโs โA Cup of Coffeeโ video. Johnny even bought his own French press machine to make the coffee he likes at home. He has also excelled at being a coffee shop barista for a day with member Jaehyun. Johnnyโs relationship with coffee returned in NCT 127โs โWho is STICKER?โ teaser and NCIT House. In the words of his groupmate Mark, โcoffee without Johnny isnโt coffee & Johnny without coffee isnโt Johnny.โ
Jessi
Between music and Showterview, itโs no surprise that Jessi runs on no less than 7 cups of coffee a dayโspecifically, Americanos with โa little bit of hazelnut syrup!โ But, of course, Jessi is also no stranger to stocking up on coffee, caught on camera by her labelmates, HyunA and Dawn, raiding a convenience store cooler for her caffeine fix.ย
https://twitter.com/softforhyudawn/status/1239241235115773953
Whether coffee has given idols energy or simply given fans a peek at their favoriteโs life, itโs clear that it is crucial to our daily lives. Thanks to coffee, fans have been able to connect with their favorite idols! Happy International Coffee Day!ย
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