It’s been a big week for the BTS Army, with the boys getting together with their label-mates TXT. Show One of the main things that gave us all the feels was the two bands getting a group picture with their younger K-Pop counterparts. Another – and this is pretty huge – is that Jungkook has started calling himself as hyung, cementing the fact he no longer is the maknae of his label Big Hit Entertainment. If you’re not familiar with these terms (and, in that case, don’t know about what a big deal this is for fans) we’ve got you covered. What is a maknae?Maknae is a Korean term used to refer to the youngest person in any given group. It’s commonly used by in groups of friends, and they’d call the youngest person maknae instead of their name. In terms of idols, the youngest person in the band would be the maknae – for example Jungkook in BTS or Lisa in Blackpink. Jungkook was actually referred to as the golden maknae. With TXT debuting – and sharing a label with – BTS, it was somewhat understood that the youngest member of any Big Hit Entertainment band would become the maknae. This would be 16-year-old Hueningkai in this case. However, it was a big deal for Jungkook to call himself hyung, as this loosely means ‘older brother’ and shows he’s not only passed the maknae title down, but will also be considering himself a brother of the new bandmates. Many followers of BTS felt that it was a shock to the system, not being able to think of Jungkook as the baby anymore, while others felt proud that he’d graduated to a new level like that. Either way, he’s still technically the BTS maknae, so you don’t have to mourn the loss of your Bangtan Baby just yet. MORE : BTS tickets on resale sites for nearly £2,000 as second Wembley date goes on sale MORE : BTS and TXT team up for epic Big Hit photo and we are stanning so hard
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Every K-pop fan is aware of the term 'Maknae'. Maknae means the youngest one in Korean. Maknaes in K-pop groups are members who are the youngest in their respective groups. They are loved and adored by their hyungs (older brothers) and eonnis (older sisters), as well as their fandom! Fans love the maknaes like how they would love the youngest child in their family! They are pampered and showered with love and affection because they have grown up in front of their group and their fans' eyes! Maknaes in K-pop have another quality they share universally amongst themselves, the fact that they are all exceptionally talented and visually stunning! Maknaes are the youngest members of a group and 'maknae line' are the other younger members of the group. In a hilarious video of the variety show Problematic Men, EXO's Suho confessed that he was like a 'mother-figure' to Sehun, EXO's maknae! We take a look at 6 beloved maknaes of K-pop. Read on to find out. Jungkook is fondly monikered as the 'Golden Maknae' of the group! Jungkook debuted with BTS at the tender age of 15 and has grown in front of the group. It will be safe to say that Jungkook is also BTS' lucky charm! As Jungkook grew older, Bangtan gained more success. Also, we are grateful for the main roles Jungkook takes for the group - vocalist, centre, rapper, dancer and visual! BLACKPINK's 'Diamond Maknae', Lisa is a very talented dancer and rapper and one of the greatest assets to BLACKPINK! Lisa is the only non-Korean member of the group and has taken painstaking efforts to blend well with the group and embrace Korean culture very well. We adore our Lily so much! SHINee is one of the most inspiring groups out there! They have been through some difficult personal tragedies and have overcome them together as one family! Taemin debuted with SHINee at the mere age of 14 and has been an idol for a decade and a half. He is the only idol to make his mark across three generations! We believe in Taemin's supremacy. TWICE's Tzuyu and ONCE's angel, Tzuyu is one of our favourite maknaes! Tzuyu is beautiful, talented and loved immensely by her eight eonnis! She is also voted as one of the most beautiful female idols in the world. Voted as one of the best maknaes of the K-pop industry, ASTRO's Sanha is adorable and talented and AROHAs and the members love him. He is a very cheerful and lively person, so much so that he is called 'beagle' by fans as his personality resembles that of the cheerful doggo. One of the most beautiful and talented idols is (G)I-DLE's Shuhua. She is often introduced as (G)I-DLE's Visual Maknae and is loved and adored by fans as well as her eonnis! Shuhua is a Taiwanese and has worked hard to blend in well with the group member's Korean culture. The best part is that she acknowledges and accepts her mistakes if she slips up. We stan a true maknae! What do you think of our list? Who are some of your favourite Kpop maknaes? Share your thoughts with Pinkvilla in the comments below. Stray Kids’ I.N surprised with a new music video! On January 16, I.N released a music video for “Maknae on Top” (literal title), featuring group members Bang Chan and Changbin. The word “maknae” means the youngest member of a group, and the lyrics talk about how I.N may be the youngest but he’s at the top of their hierarchy. I.N and Bang Chan composed the song, and lyrics were written by I.N, Changbin, and Bang Chan. Through the YouTube description, I.N wrote that he’d wanted to show various different sides of himself through the track. “Please enjoy watching and listening to it!” he wrote. “I’ll keep releasing various different songs and music! Finally, I hope that all the maknaes listening to this will hang in there…! Thank you!” Check it out below! What do you think of I.N’s new track? How does this article make you feel?
Being the youngest in their groups, maknaes are often described as cute, innocent, and full of respect to their older members, but that’s not the case for everyone. It seems like some maknaes were born to annoy their elders with their sassy comebacks and mischievous behavior. Here are some of the boldest and most savage youngsters of our time! 1. Kyuhyun (Super Junior)Super Junior’s youngest is the definition of evil maknae, literally (according to Urban Dictionary, at least). His sharp tongue is his strongest weapon and that’s what makes him really outstanding when it comes to the infamous “Of Course Game,” too. 2. Changmin (TVXQ)Kyuhyun’s partner in crime and one of the first sinister maknaes is TVXQ’s Changmin. Also known as Lord Voldemin, Changmin is always up for a fight, especially when it comes to his beloved team members! 3. Seungri (BIGBANG)Seungri had a hard time adjusting to his group and his role as a maknae, and he still tends to show himself as the innocent victim of the others’ bullying. However, he is often too honest for his own good and is in charge of exposing BIGBANG members’ biggest secrets, including their drinking habits. 4. Yugyeom (GOT7)“I learned it from the hyungs, tho!” Although his older members often try to stop him from being cocky and a savage, they just can’t deal with their maknae’s bad behavior. Being in constant bickering with Jinyoung must be exhausting, so it’s understandable he wants to be the winner sometimes. 5. Hyuk (VIXX)As VIXX’s leader N explained, Hyuk used to be kind and cute, but now all members thinks that he’s scary. From a lovely puppy to SatanHyuk, the maknae is not afraid to hit, punch, and throw the older members anymore, and he is in control of VIXX. Even Leo is in fear of him now. 6. Tzuyu (TWICE)You should never mess with TWICE’s maknae, as Tzuyu is the queen of sassy comebacks. Her banters with leader Jihyo are always worth watching, because there’s a real savage person under the cute and angelic face. 7. Sanha (ASTRO)Sanha knows how to make the most of “Yaja Time”: he bosses the older members around when he has a chance to speak to them informally. The most hilarious moments come from the way he teases JinJin; he just won’t let the leader live. 8. Chanwoo (iKON)Don’t get fooled by iKON’s maknae either! Chanwoo might look adorable and awkward at first, but he can be absolutely savage with the others if he wants to. From disapproving stares to snarky comebacks, Chanwoo’s got it all. 9. Yeri (Red Velvet)Being caught in a continuous “Tom and Jerry” relationship with Joy, Yeri is always up for a good prank with the Red Velvet members. According to her, the important part is that she is always winner in these little battles, so the others need to step up their game sooner or later. 10. Chani (SF9)From trolling the rest of SF9 with fake bugs to speaking to them informally, Chani has tried everything. Despite being the youngest, he often expresses his disappointment in his members’ childish behavior, too. 11. Sehun (EXO)Sometimes it’s enough to look at Sehun’s face; you just know that he’s judging the EXO members so hard! He is not often directly mean with his teammates, but he’s trolled them many times before and his witty, sassy remarks are notable as well. 12. Jungkook (BTS)The list is not complete without BTS’s Golden Maknae, Jungkook. Jimin and Jin could write novels about bickering with their maknae on top and Jungkook is really talented in imitating them, too. Somehow he always gets away with whatever he does, though! What were your favorite maknae on top moments? Tell us in the comments below! When she’s not studying or working, fanniberger spends her time obsessing over K-pop groups, binge watching dramas and variety shows, doing quizzes, or going to K-pop themed parties with friends. Say hi to her on Twitter! How does this article make you feel? 0 0 0 0 0 |