Best Leader of KPOP Groups 2018

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About this ranking

This is the fan vote for the best leader in K-pop groups, 2026 edition. Good leadership in K-pop covers a lot of ground: who speaks for the group in press, who holds things together during hard stretches, who sets the work ethic backstage. Taeyeon has captained Girls' Generation through more lineup changes and industry shifts than most. G-Dragon's dual role as creative lead and public face of BIGBANG gives him a different kind of leader argument. Vote for who you think actually does the job best.

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Taeyeon

SNSD

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2

Hyebin

Momoland

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3

Rap Monster

BTS

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4

Solji

EXID

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G-Dragon

Big Bang

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Onew

Shinee

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Suho

EXO

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Solar

Mamamoo

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9

Soyeon

(G)I-DLE

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10

Ji-sung

Wanna One

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Jihyo

TWICE

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Irene

Red Velvet

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the best leader in K-pop in 2026?

It's a live fan vote. Taeyeon, G-Dragon, and Suho are frequently near the top, but the ranking updates every hour.

How does voting work?

Pick your choice and vote. Votes reset hourly so you can come back and push your favorite leader up the chart.

What makes a good K-pop leader?

Fans tend to vote for leaders who are publicly active in representing their group, consistent in their work, and who stay with their team through difficult periods.

Is this an official designation?

No. This is a fan poll on KingChoice.me. The leader role in K-pop groups is set by the company; this poll is fans voting on who does it best.