Having Unique Characteristics and Different Criteria, This is How K-Pop Agencies Choose Leaders for Their Groups

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Anjumiz Zuhuri Kholiq

The selection of a group leader in the K-Pop industry can differ between music agencies. However, K-Pop agencies usually consider several important elements when choosing a leader for the group they oversee. Here are some characteristics that K-pop agencies have when choosing the leader of their groups!

1. YG Entertainment

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YG Entertainment usually chooses managers who have gone through rigorous training and have excellent talent in certain fields, such as dance, rap, or vocals. The selected leader must be highly talented and trusted by the group members and the agency. In addition, YG Entertainment usually looks for a leader who has a strong and attractive appeal. They look for someone whose charm and aura can inspire and influence their group members and fans.

2. JYP Entertainment

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JYP Entertainment has specific standards for choosing a leader for the groups they oversee. They choose the member who has been registered the longest to lead the group. For example, Jihyo of TWICE spent 10 years training and Bang Chan of STRAY KIDS spent 7 years. This is unique because ITZY, a new JYP group, chose Yeji even though her training period was only 3 years or shorter than Chaeryeong, who spent almost 6 years as a trainee.

3. SM Entertainment

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Next is SM Entertainment. Unlike JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment, SM Entertainment chooses the leader of the group based on their age. Most groups are led by the oldest member. There are many artists like Onew SHINEE, Taeyeon SNSD, Suho EXO, Irene RED VELVET, and recently Karina AESPA.

4. Hybe Corporation

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HYBE Corporation, formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment, is an entertainment company responsible for music groups like BTS and TXT. They conduct training that requires their students to live in a dormitory to select their group leader. In addition, the process of selecting a group leader is carried out during this training through observation and evaluation. The agency will observe how the potential leader interacts with management, group members, and other employees.

The agency may consider additional features besides those mentioned above, such as someone's popularity and influence on their fans. However, the method of selecting a leader may differ from agency to agency, and there may be exceptions depending on the circumstances. Each K-Pop group has different dynamics, and the agency will strive to choose the best leader to bring all group members to work together well.

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