If there’s one thing every MOA agrees on, it’s this: Soobin is tall—like, "you-might-need-a-ladder-to-hug-him" tall. Standing at a whopping 185 cm (6'1"), TXT’s lovable leader has earned the unofficial title of “K-pop’s Gentle Giant.”
But while numbers don’t lie, it’s the photos that really tell the story. Whether he’s towering over his members, ducking through doorways, or simply trying to fit into a group selfie, Soobin’s height is just so obvious—and endlessly entertaining.
Let’s take a look at 10 iconic photos that prove Soobin is basically a skyscraper disguised as a K-pop idol.
It’s no secret that Hueningkai is growing fast, but next to Soobin? He still looks like the baby of the group. This fan-favorite photo shows Soobin casually resting his arm on Hueningkai’s shoulder—like a friendly tree shading a sapling.
Ever notice how in official group shots, Soobin’s head sometimes barely fits? The other members are standing comfortably, but Soobin looks like he’s auditioning for a basketball team.
When Soobin co-hosted Music Bank with Arin from Oh My Girl, fans couldn’t stop talking about their height difference. She’s adorable and petite, and he… well, looked like a well-dressed lamppost. The contrast was so dramatic, it became a meme overnight.
In that famous airport shot of TXT walking in a line, Soobin doesn’t just stand out—he towers. Even in matching fits, he looks like TXT’s bodyguard disguised as an idol. Tall. Calm. Unbothered. A true human lamppost.
In collab or backstage shots with ENHYPEN, Soobin is always the easiest to find. Just look for the tallest silhouette in the room. Even in a crowd of tall idols, Soobin stands out—literally.
Soobin is the king of long-arm selfies. He can fit five people, a full moon, and half the venue in one shot—no selfie stick needed. When other idols take selfies, it’s cute. When Soobin does, it’s panoramic.
At award shows and BigHit family content, Soobin is often seen with BTS members. While RM and Jin are both tall at 181 cm, Soobin still manages to literally rise above. Even Yoongi joked that Soobin looks like he could lift the whole BTS lineup with one hand.
Bang Chan (171 cm) and Hyunjin (179 cm) of Stray Kids aren’t exactly short—but standing next to Soobin? The gap is real. In that behind-the-scenes moment, Hyunjin looks like the tall friend... until Soobin walks in and resets the scale. Bang Chan? Looking up like he just met a K-pop titan.
Both Soobin and Minhyuk are known for their stunning visuals and wholesome personalities—but when they stand side by side? The contrast is adorable. Minhyuk (173 cm) gives off energetic gym king vibes, while Soobin casually looms like a gentle tree ready to offer shade. Same charisma, totally different elevation.
There are moments when Soobin hugs another member and it looks like he’s wrapping up a burrito. Whether it’s Beomgyu or Taehyun, his arms seem to completely envelop them in cozy, tall hyung energy.
Soobin’s height may be one of his standout traits, but what truly makes him iconic is the contrast between his towering appearance and his adorably shy, soft-spoken personality. Whether he’s nervously MC-ing, geeking out over animals, or awkwardly trying to dance in cramped spaces, Soobin is the perfect example of “don’t judge a book by its height.”
So yes, the evidence is overwhelming: Soobin is a giant. A wholesome, lanky, soft-voiced giant who somehow manages to be both the tallest in the room and the fluffiest.
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