Leaders of fourth-generation K-pop groups are proving that age is just a number when it comes to leading the group. Despite their young age, these talented leaders possess the necessary leadership qualities to be successful. Let’s take a closer look at ten of these inspiring young leaders.

YOO SU-A - CSR

CSR is a rookie South Korean girl group managed by A2Z Entertainment. The group is composed of seven 2005-born members, and Yoo Su-a is the leader of the group. She was born on July 23, 2005, and was only 17 years old when she made her debut as the leader of CSR in 2022.

LEE JU-HYEON – LIGHTSUM

Juhyeon is a South Korean singer who is the leader and main dancer of the K-pop girl group LIGHTSUM, which is under the management of CUBE Entertainment. She is 18 years old and was born on April 8, 2004. LIGHTSUM debuted in 2021 when she was just 17 years old.

YANG JUNG-WON – ENHYPEN

Jungwon, a 19-year-old South Korean singer, is one of the youngest leaders. He is the leader of Belift Lab’s boy group ENHYPEN, formed through the reality survival show "I-LAND." He was born on February 9, 2004. In 2020, 16-year-old Jungwon made his debut with ENHYPEN.

HONG HYE-JOO – CLASS: y

Hong Hyeju is a rapper and vocalist of the rookie South Korean girl group CLASS:y, which was created through the survival program “My Teenage Girl.” She was born on December 9, 2003, and is now 19 years old. She was only 18 when she debuted as the leader of CLASS: y in 2022.

AN YU-JIN – IVE

IVE, a well-known fourth-generation girl group managed by Starship Entertainment is led by Yujin. She was a former member of IZ*ONE as well. Yujin, who is 19 years old, was born on September 1, 2003. In 2021, Yujin, then 18 years old, made her debut as IVE's leader.

OH JUN-SEOK - ATBO

ATBO, which stands for "At The Beginning of Originality," is a rookie K-pop boy group formed by IST Entertainment through the survival show "A, B, Or What?" Junseok is the oldest member and leader of the group. This 19-year-old was born on March 3, 2003, and debuted with ATBO in 2022.

NONAKA SHANA – LAPILLUS

Nonaka Shana is one of the few foreign leaders in the K-pop industry. This 19-year-old Japanese singer was born on March 13, 2003. She is the leader of the rookie girl group LAPILLUS, which is managed by MLD Entertainment. She debuted with LAPILLUS in 2022.

OH HAE-WON – NMIXX

Created and run by SQU4D, a JYP Entertainment subsidiary, NMIXX is a South Korean rookie girl group. Haewon is a 19-year-old idol who is the leader of NMIXX. She was born on February 25, 2003, and at the age of just 18 in 2022, she made her official debut with NMIXX.

CHOI TAE-HUN – TNX

Taehun is the leader of TNX, a rookie K-pop boy band that was created as a result of the reality competition "LOUD." TNX was created and is managed by PSY’s agency, P NATION. He was born on November 19, 2002. This 20-year-old made his debut with TNX on May 17, 2022.

LEE EUN-SANG – YOUNITE

Lee Eunsang is a South Korean singer and actor who is the co-leader of the rookie K-pop boy group YOUNITE. The group was formed and is managed by Brand New Music. He is also a soloist and a former member of X1. Born on October 26, 2002, he is now 20 years old.

A leader is regarded as the group's backbone. Over time, we saw the importance of being a leader in the K-pop industry. These ten talented young leaders are carrying out their leadership responsibilities very well despite being young and facing challenges.