Why doesn't BLACKPINK have a leader: Fandom's 'disintegration', 'civil war' also came from here?

BLACKPINK is a rare Kpop group without a leader and of course the four members have a reason to choose this difference.

If we were to choose one fandom that is the most disunity in Kpop, the majority would probably call the fandom of BLACKPINK. Despite the fact that the 4 members are as close as sisters, the YG girls' fandom is in a state of civil war all year round.

On the Chinese forum Zhihu, netizens believe that the internal turmoil of the BLACKPINK fandom is partly due to the fact that the group does not have a leader. If BLACKPINK had a leader who connects and represents the group's image, the fandom could be much more moderate. The fact that all 4 members of BLACKPINK are in the same position, independent and without a "leader" to lead, it is easier to "spark" controversies, comparisons and races for the achievements of the fan club only.

So the question here is: why doesn't BLACKPINK have a leader? Many people think that BLACKPINK actually has no leader, because no one has outstanding leadership qualities.

Jisoo

In terms of age, Jisoo is the most suitable candidate to be the leader. Korean nationality and a long internship at YG are also an advantage for Jisoo. In terms of personality, Jisoo also scores points for her maturity, often taking care of the members, her communication charm and her ability to speak up when participating in entertainment shows. Overall, Jisoo has a high sense of responsibility and high emotional intelligence. With a disciplined and dedicated person like Jisoo, BLACKPINK's image will be very good.

However, netizens think that Jisoo cannot take on the role of BLACKPINK's leader because her professional skills are not convincing enough. In terms of vocals or choreography, Jisoo is not the most prominent member of the group. The second reason is that Jisoo is not as assertive as Jennie when making a decision on behalf of the group, or when the group has a problem that needs to be discussed with the company.

Jennie

Before BLACKPINK debuted, there were rumors that Jennie would be the leader of YG's female rookie project. Many fans also "default" Jennie as the "unofficial leader" of BLACKPINK when she possesses the most "YG" quality in the group. As a rapper, with a unique temperament, attractive performance style and unique personality of a YG artist, Jennie is said to be the most suitable person to hold the role of BLACKPINK's leader.

However, it is quite reasonable that YG did not assign Jennie the role of group leader. In contrast to Jisoo, the feature that makes it difficult for Jennie to take on a big responsibility is because of her personality. Jennie has independence and determination, but is quite straightforward and has an "erratic" mentality. She does not know how to maintain a peaceful atmosphere, easily offending others because of her "sad and happy" expression. Jennie is also difficult to be the leader of the group because a true leader is someone who can sacrifice herself for the group, while she possesses a strong personality, preferring freedom in her private life.

In addition, Jennie is also not as "mighty" as the leaders of YG, because she holds the position of rapper but is inferior to her senior in terms of composing ability. Jennie's fans always believe that the female idol is more capable of being a leader than anyone else in BLACKPINK. However, YG certainly understands Jennie better than anyone and has made this decision after careful consideration.

Lisa and Rose

Both Lisa and Rosé are not suitable options as the leader of BLACKPINK. Both girls do not have Korean nationality, and are the youngest in the group. Despite possessing talent and strong attraction on stage, in real life, the couple Lisa - Rosé is quite quiet and quiet. Lisa is also not as fluent in Korean as the other members, so it is difficult for her to take on the task of communicating and speaking.

In short, the leader of the group is a person who must have a sense of responsibility, a certain sacrifice, and good psychological bravery. The leader of the YG group needs to possess outstanding leadership qualities, unique personality, the "absolute domination" of a trump card like the tradition of BIGBANG, iKON, 2NE1... Because no one in BLACKPINK Having met all these factors, YG has made the decision that the group has no leader.

Of course, the fact that BLACKPINK does not have a leader does not affect the success and career of the girls much. Many people believe that it is because of the characteristic of "four equivalent pieces" that make BLACKPINK's identity. The group flexibly divides the roles of each person, and no one is too faint or inferior compared to other members. Although the fandom situation is a bit messy and tiring, it can't be denied that it is the development of fan only and akgae groups that has greatly promoted the progress of achievement development, raising BLACKPINK's record every year. comeback.

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