Leader meaning in K-pop

리더 · say “LEE-duh”

A group's leader speaks for the members, often gives the greetings on stage and is announced by the agency.

What does Leader mean?

Not every K-pop group has a leader. Some agencies decide not to name one, and a few groups have two co-leaders.

The leader is not always the oldest member. Agencies usually choose the person who looks after the team.

The leader of each group

GroupLeader
BTSRM
ENHYPENJUNGWON
TWICEJihyo
CORTISMartin
SEVENTEENS.Coups
ATEEZHongjoong
IVEYujin
EXOSuho
LE SSERAFIMKIM CHAEWON
BIGBANGG-Dragon
TWSShinyu
TREASUREJunkyu
TREASUREAsahi
LNGSHOTOHYUL
Hearts2HeartsJiwoo
NCT WISHSion
ITZYYeji
TUIDESeohee
NMIXXHAEWON
SHINeeOnew
TOMORROW X TOGETHERSoobin
Stray KidsBang Chan
aespaKarina
i-dleSoyeon

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