[K-Trend Report] K-Pop Idols Who Seem to Walk on Air

The trends that change every day. Recently, a dance move that looks like one is floating in the air has become a hot topic among K-pop idols. In this K-Trend report, we will look into the 'Slick Back' challenge, a popular challenge that many K-pop idols are attempting nowadays.

The 'Slick Back' challenge involves crossing one's legs and hopping in a circle. During this dance, the feet seem to levitate above the ground. Although it looks easy, it's quite difficult. So, which artists have taken on this tough Slick Back challenge?

🏃EPEX's AMIN

AMIN from EPEX attempted to be the top performer of the Slick Back challenge. His version has surpassed 2.5 million views on TikTok, gaining significant attention. This challenge was filmed by his team member, Aiden, and has been praised for its exceptional portrayal of the Slick Back style.

Not only for the challenge, but AMIN has also showcased the Slick Back move at mini fan-meetings and fan signing events. It is said that he started using this dance as his specialty about a year ago. Perhaps due to his long-time practice, he received witty praise, saying he "successfully developed a superconductor".

🏃ONF's U

U from ONF's Slick Back challenge is also gaining immense popularity on social media. Many K-pop fans have acclaimed U's challenge, saying they've "found the real superconductor", as his dance makes it look like he's truly levitating. This particular challenge has garnered over 8,000 retweets on Twitter.

🏃TEMPEST's LEW

Another idol receiving praise for the Slick Back challenge is LEW from TEMPEST. LEW showcased his version on an uphill road. K-pop fans praised LEW's move, commenting on how impressive it is that he can do it even on an incline, not just on flat ground.

🏃ZEROBASEONE's HANYUJIN

HANYUJIN from ZEROBASEONE also took on the Slick Back challenge. She uploaded her version accompanied by a rabbit emoji that resembles her. With her light and airy moves, HANYUJIN received adorable feedback, being dubbed the "rabbit version of Slick Back". Her Slick Back challenge has crossed 2.7 million views on TikTok.

🏃‍♀LESSERAFIM's SAKURA, KAZUHA, and HONGEUNCHAE

In LESSERAFIM, SAKURA, KAZUHA, and HONGEUNCHAE together took on the challenge. They delighted K-pop fans with a cute bouncing movement. Starting with a serious expression and ending cutely, many K-pop fans commented that it's "cute and fun". LESSERAFIM's endearing Slick Back challenge has marked 4.8 million views, leading the trend.

Fans have overwhelmingly described the idols taking on the Slick Back challenge as "fairy-like". Going beyond various challenges and mastering even the levitating-like dance, these K-pop idols are truly talented! Could it be that K-pop idols excel at the Slick Back challenge because they really are like fairies?