5 K-Pop Groups With More Than One Leader

While it is more common for K-pop groups to have one designated leader, these five K-pop groups actually have more than one! Keep on reading for all the details.

1. SEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN has three leaders, one for each sub-unit in the group.

S.Coups is the leader of the Hip-Hop Team and the overall leader of SEVENTEEN. As the Hip-Hop Unit leader and SEVENTEEN as a whole, he shoulders the most responsibility. He often finds ways to let the members shine, even if it means letting him step back from the spotlight.

Woozi is the leader of the Vocal Team. As the said team leader, Woozi has helped co-compose most of SEVENTEEN's songs and often takes a direct role in leading the members of SEVENTEEN during recording. He helps all the members sound their best for their songs.

The third and final leader of SEVENTEEN is Hoshi, who is the leader of the Performance Unit. As the leader of the said unit, Hoshi often co-choreographs most of SEVENTEEN's dances for their title tracks. In addition, he tries to tell a story with complex dance moves.

2. Kep1er

Kep1er is one of the few fourth-generation groups with more than one leader.

During their first YouTube live stream on November 18, 2021, the members announced the two members of their groups. Yujin is their leader, while Mashiro is their co-leader!

Yujin was most likely selected due to her age and experience. Yujin was born in 1996, making her the oldest member of the group at 25 (turning 26) years old. She also debuted in CLC back in 2016, meaning she has the most experience as an idol among the members.

On the other hand, Mashiro showed off her leadership during her time on "Girls Planet 999." Moreover, due to her fluency in both Korean and Japanese, Mashiro could greatly help their activities internationally.

3. NCT

NCT has three leaders because of their three sub-units.

Taeyong is the leader of NCT 127 and the leader of NCT as a whole. As a leader of a 23-member group, Taeyong has a considerable responsibility. He tries to approach his role as a leader with a strong sense of duty, and Taeyong has a lot of pride in his team and its members.

Mark is the leader of NCT Dream. When they first debuted, he was their leader, but the team temporarily did not have a leader following his graduation. However, when Mark returned to the group in 2020, he was reinstated as the leader.

Kun is the leader of WayV, NCT's Chinese unit. As the leader, Kun likes to reassure and console his members when they are going through difficult times. He is a leader the members can rely on when they feel lost or clueless.

4. TREASURE

TREASURE is a fourth-generation boy group with two leaders. They are Hyunsuk and Jihoon!

During the live showcase for TREASURE's first single album, "The First Step: Chapter One," Jihoon explained that they were advised that having two leaders would be the better option due to the group's large number.

As they are 12 members, having two leaders makes handling the burden of responsibilities easier.

As leaders, Hyunsuk and Jihoon have good synergy and do their best to lead the group in the right direction.

5. LOONA

LOONA has three leaders based on the sub-units they first debuted in.

Haseul is the leader of LOONA 1/3 and is the overall leader of LOONA. Due to her responsibilities as a leader, Haseul was given the nickname "Jo Leader," which stems from her last name, Jo, and the world leader.

Kim Lip is the leader of LOONA ODD EYE CIRCLE. During Haseul's hiatus, she essentially took on the role of leader for LOONA. As one of the leaders, Kim Lip is highly involved in the group's performances and creative direction.

Yves is the leader of LOONA yyxy. As one of the leaders of LOONA, Yves takes on a more active role when they are on broadcasts or television shows. During Haseul's hiatus, she was often in charge of speaking for the group.