Several K-pop entertainment companies have long been accused of having their “favorites” in the idol groups they manage. Fans over the years have noticed that there are members with more screen time, more lines in their songs, and more individual actions than the rest, which is why they accuse the agencies of unequal treatment.
Below are five K-pop idols who are considered “favorites” of their companies.
5 K-pop idols considered “favorites” of their companies: BLACKPINK Jennie, More
BLACK PINK Jennie
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5 K-pop idols who are considered favorites of their company: BLACKPINK Jennie, more
While all four BLACKPINK members shine in their own way, many feel that YG Entertainment favors Jennie more. In fact, Jennie has been dubbed the “YG Princess” because she is often the center of attention. People claimed to get the best outfits and the most opportunities among the members.
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For example, Jennie was the first to make her solo debut, just two years after her group debut. It was also noted that she often receives outfits that make her stand out in the group during performances on stage.
IVE Jang Wonyoung
(Photo: Instagram: @ for_everyoung10)
5 K-pop idols who are considered favorites of their company: BLACKPINK Jennie, more
IVE Jang Wonyoung is another K-pop idol who has been chosen as her company’s favorite. Fans claimed that she appeared to be treated in a special way with her stage costumes, which makes her more noticeable among the members. Once upon a time, IVE performed at the 2021 SBS Gayo Daejeon and Jang Wonyoung was the only one wearing a white outfit.
In addition, during Wonyoung’s debut performance, she was dressed in hot pink, while her fellow members wore much darker outfits. Many have expressed their annoyance at these incidents because less attention is paid to other members.
TWICE Nayeon
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5 K-pop idols who are considered favorites of their company: BLACKPINK Jennie, more
At JYP Entertainment it is said that TWICE Nayeon is the “favorite” idol of K-pop. It is said that she has given the agency and the group international popularity and that she has more issues than the lead singer, even if she is just the lead singer.
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Moreover, some say she has more screen time than the other TWICE members, and it has also been highlighted that she was the first member to make a solo debut.
Nayeon is also believed to be the “favorite” intern as she had the most commercial films and other activities prior to her debut. Some also believe that she was the most favorite intern during the “SIXTEEN” survival program.
Former Miss A Bae Suzy
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5 K-pop idols who are considered favorites of their company: BLACKPINK Jennie, more
Bae Suzy is also considered a K-pop idol who is a “favorite” of her company, especially JYP Entertainment, when her former group Miss A was still active. This is perhaps one of the most popular cases of favoring one member of the group, and much more popular than the other members.
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Bae Suzy (who was a maknae), often referred to as “Princess JYP”, was the only member of Miss A that non-fans became acquainted with. She’s been in the spotlight ever since she starred in the 2011 K-drama hit Dream High, even after Miss A disbanded in 2017.
EVERGLOW Mia
(Photo: Instagram: @official_everglow)
5 K-pop idols who are considered favorites of their company: BLACKPINK Jennie, more
Like IVE Jang Wonyoung, it seems EVERGLOW Mia is also given preference by the group’s agency, but in the form of song lines, not outfits. Since her debut, Mia has consistently been getting the most lines on EVERGLOW songs and spending the most time on the screen. Fans of the group noticed this and some started calling them “Mia and friends”.
Do you know any other K-pop idols who are “favorites” of their companies? Name them in the comment box below!
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With a script by Maria Scott
