CARIN
When one member of a certain K-Pop idol group has all the attention and popularity, it seems that the group continues to either suffer in ambiguity or become big just because of that one particular member.
It’s happened for quite some time in the K-Pop scene, which is why they have often been compared to characters in games that carry the team to a win.
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In her case, she “had to”, as Miss A has disbanded and she is also no longer in JYP Entertainment. Suzy is arguably the most popular female K-Pop idol that the world has probably ever known.
Lancome
Much like Suzy, SeolHyun is a highly popular beauty icon in South Korea. People have heard of the group A.O.A most likely because SeolHyun is a member of the group.
Again, Son NaEun is also another beauty icon who is adored by the whole of South Korea. She’s the first member that comes to mind when they hear the name Apink.
Dispatch
EXID were nobodies back in their early days. However, a fan cam of Hani dancing in ‘UP&DOWN’ was one of the reasons why the group suddenly rose to fame overnight.
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Nayeon is generally like the 4th or 5th most popular member of twice so…
I don’t think naeun is the most popular member in apink, usually eunji (for her acting roles) or bomi (for variety appearances) is the first one that comes to mind when you talk about apink
also DIA’s Chaeyeon
Its untrue that a GG visual/ iconic member can carry the group. Usually, the ‘visual’ gets famous, after the group gets their first hits. Even if there are famous members, fans don’t follow unless the music is good. Case in point, none of IOI members’ groups are within the top dozen GGs. Hani is the only one of the 4 listed, who made their group known. Even so, EXID hasn’t relied on her celebrity. Fans follow EXID for their unique sound; written by their main rapper – LE and anchored by iconic vocalist – Solji. For Miss A, they got… Read more »
You forgot Hyuna when she was in 4minute
And Cao Lu of Fiestar
I would say Nayeon for Twice