Here, in the bright plains of the practice room, a K-pop group gathers at dawn. Observe the leader, first to arrive, checking the schedule and the mood of the herd. Nearby, the main vocalist warms up with a series of notes so high that a nearby window has started to worry. In the corner, the main dancer is already drenched in sweat, repeating an eight count for the forty first time. And there, hood up and notebook out, the main rapper mutters rhymes under the fluorescent lights. Remarkable creatures. Each one vital to the survival of the group.
Every idol group runs on these roles, and fans can usually spot them within seconds of a music video. The leader holds the members together and gives the acceptance speeches. The main vocalist carries the high note in the bridge. The main dancer turns a two second move into a viral clip. The main rapper drops sixteen bars and somehow makes them look effortless.
So if a company signed you tomorrow, where would you fit in the formation? Answer these questions about practice, pressure, stage presence and late night convenience store runs to find out.
