During THE SERAPHINSis the bold Drag Queen themed stage “Spaghetti” at the year-end music festival, fans couldn’t take their eyes off an unexpected artist: a dancer performing in the center during the dance break, channeling fierce energy, striking visuals, and stage mastery that rivaled any idol.
The dancer was quickly identified online as Nana Youngrong Kim, a famous drag artist from South Korea.
Fans were stunned not only by Nana’s performance, but by hers as well aspect of real life. Moments after the show aired, netizens unearthed her everyday photos and were left in disbelief: underneath the charming drag persona was a robust and muscular manoften seen shirtless at the gym, showing off a sculpted physique and sculpted abs.
The contrast between Nana’s sultry, queenly persona on stage and her masculine, gym-hardened appearance off stage has gone viral across all social platforms. Many fans expressed shock, fascination and admiration in equal measure:
- “Wait… this is the same person? I’m stunned.”
- “This level of duality is insane. Nana is an artist through and through.”
- “He’s more attractive than most male idols. Respect.”
But this isn’t the first time Nana Youngrong Kim has been in the spotlight.
A longtime drag pioneer in K-pop
Nana is no stranger to the K-pop stage. It appeared previously in “Spaghetti” by LE SSERAFIM MVas well as “HIP” by Mamamoo AND “FACE” by Woosung – every time leaving a distinct mark with bold images and expressive artistic performances.
With over 16 years in the entertainment industry, Nana is now considered one of South Korea’s most prominent and influential drag artists. Known for his experimental makeup, boundary-pushing fashion and fearless creativityhas carved out a respected space in both LGBTQ+ culture and K-pop-adjacent performance art.
A sign of the changing times?
LE SSERAFIM’s choice to present a concept centered on entrainment during a prime time broadcast and to allow a drag queen to do so take center stagereflects a shift in the K-pop industry, towards something more diverse, bold and inclusive storytelling.
Fans praise not only Nana for her electric presence, but also HYBE and SBS for highlight queer art in a meaningful way.
For now, Nana Youngrong Kim is once again on everyone’s lips, not for the scandal, but for stealing the spotlight with unapologetic glam, fearless duality and unforgettable performing energy.
Sources: kenh14
