Leader: This member is the leader of the group (this one is sort of duh)! They're usually the oldest member or the most recognisable. Leader examples are G-Dragon, CL, Rap Monster, Leeteuk, Bang Yongguk and Zico. GD, CL, RapMon and Zico are actually not the oldest member (Zico was actually going to be the maknae until PO joined), but Bang and Leeteuk are.
Main: This means that whatever part they have in the group, they are the best at it. Whether they're the main vocalist, the main dancer, or the main rapper, they're slayin'! There is typically only one "main" per category per group, an exception to the rule is Super Junior as Yesung and Ryeowook are both the main vocalist. This is due to them being such a large group!
Lead: Not quite the main, but this member is also quite good at what they do. Usually there's more than one if there's enough members in the group. Usually a group around 6-7+ in a group has multiples, while groups like BIGBANG and 2NE1 can only afford one of each.
Maknae: Quite simply, this is the youngest member. Tends to be fussed over by their hyungs/unnies, and can typically pull the most fans. They're just so cute! Unless you're PO, they you just slay.
Visual: This member is in charge of being gorgeous. Sad to say, but they're usually less talented vocally so therefore they might be sub-vocals or a back-up rapper. This isn't always the case though as singing abilities get better with age! Siwon of Super Junior can now belt it out like the best of them!
Bias: A "bias" is not a member title given by the companies, but by the fan. Your "bias" is your favourite member in a group. My biases are Taeil (Block B), Jimin (BTS), Jongup (BAP), Taeyang (BIGBANG), Minzy (2NE1), Tablo (Epik High), Baro (B1A4), and Jonghyun (Shinee). Who are yours?
Hope this helps for anyone who's not familiar with KPop!
xoxo, Momma Love
