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rukiddenmeh?! in General | 24 Jun 2009 - 03:05 AM

 
Best Idol Group Leader

Netizens have voted Super Junior's Lee Teuk as the best idol group leader!

The votes for the question "Which idol group leader shows leadership most often?" were made from the 16th to 23rd through community portal site, DC Inside.

I would think that someone like TVXQ's U-Know Yunho would receive the pot of gold, but that doesn't seem to be the case in this survey. Super Junior's Lee Teuk alone grabbed 34.2% of the votes, scoring 15,742 of the 45,928 votes made. Super Junior member Heechul, who is the same age as Lee Teuk, explained that Lee Teuk "always puts the members before himself," and that "even though he gets angry at his dongsengs, he always hugs and apologizes in the end."

I'm a bit surprised by Lee Teuk's win - Forgive me Suju fans, but I didn't even know he was the leader until this year! Lee Teuk doesn't give off the leader vibe in my opinion, but then again, who can blame him? It must be really hard to stand out when there are twelve members next to you.

The runner-up, much to my surprise, was from a girl idol group - Taeyeon of SNSD / Girls' Generation, with 22.1% of the votes (10,171 votes). Although 2NE1 is relatively new to the K-pop industry, I think CL, with that spunk and charisma of hers that can't be found in any other girl groups, would've definitely made a more appropriate candidate. And what about the Wonder Girls?! Where's Sun Ye to rock the other leaders out?

TVXQ's U-Know Yunho grabbed third place, scoring 21.4% (9,850 votes). Following the top three, the other votes went to SS501's Kim Hyun Joong, SHINee's Onew, and 2PM's Jaebeom. Why in the world was Jaebeom last? Beats me. Both Yunho and Jaebeom should have definitely been ranked higher. There's just something that sets off unique sparks in these two that you can't find in any other idol group leaders.


Who do you think is the best idol group leader?

  
 

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maxGD92's avatar

Lee Teuk no questions ask..but if GD was a candidate i would choose him..

 
azalea's avatar

very well said @Bri Bi. he/she said the things i want to say. i’m just afraid that i will be bash so i just keep it to myself hehehe

 
polaroidbox's avatar

i remember that time when wonder girls were in an accident, and apparently sunye got herself injured (explains the scar on her knee) in order to protect sunmi. leader min♥

 
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24 Jun 2009 - 03:26 AM

54. nia (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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heck @ 21 secret heck u said like u knew about him. I think it’s u that judge from the what leeteuk appear on tv, do u know anything about sj’s past and all the pain, hurt, suffering the boys been through, and in all cases, leeteuk still stand strong and smile have fun on TV shows although he’s kinda weak inside. love suju and 2pm and all but Jaebum still has long way to go.

 
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Jaebum !! ><

Funny Leadjaaa !!

 
Misao-san's avatar

TVXQ’s Jung Yunho of course! ^^ HE HAS ALL THE ASPECTS OF A LEADER. :3

 
Malicious Chuckle x]'s avatar

So hard to choose Dx

 
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what about sunye??? il definitely vote for her…

 
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i like yunho but i think leeteuk very worthy

 
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24 Jun 2009 - 03:32 AM

60. haa (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-GD-

 
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U-know is the best!! :D

 
R e s h m a  ♡'s avatar

JaeBeom!! XD ..But I love Lee Eeteuk too!! =( ~ x X x ~

 
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Lee Teuk ♥♥

 
Ethene's avatar

HAI… Im stucked between SJ, SS501, DBSK and SNSD ):

 
sayuri43's avatar

I think that Taeyeon and Sunye are great leaders. I remember in the beginning near SNSD’s debut, the members would look to Taeyeon to answer some of the harder questions that interviewers threw at them.
I picked Yunho because he tends to take responsibility for the group and speaks well, which I think are good idol group leader traits

 
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Lol i chose taeyeon but if not i would have picked yunho smile

 
hanabanana's avatar

WHERES GD AND CL?! theyre prolly an anti of yg or something :[

 
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24 Jun 2009 - 03:36 AM

68. zec (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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Taeyeon!

 
Samaher's avatar

Where is G-Dragon he is a good leader ??

 
Bri Bi's avatar

@52: THANK YOU!!!!


But yeah..GD not being on this list is some straight up bullshit.
Other leaders deserve to be higher on the rankings then Teukie….I say this because other leaders have groups that are actually successful.

 
nickynisa's avatar

i don’t see gdragon in the list.. erk.. why??

i’ll pick yunho coz i’m biased towards everything related to dbsk.. lol..

leeteuk won maybe coz suju is around for the past few months promoting their 3rd album.. no doubt that lee teuk is a great leader..

 
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ahhhhhhhhh yeah LEETEUK always always! <3

 
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24 Jun 2009 - 03:40 AM

73. yoyovan (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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Where the hell is sunye? ugh!
I don’t vote then.
Onew in this poll?You must be kiddin me.

 
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to the author of this article: honestly, this isn’t a poll for “who is the best group leader” in the sense of how cool they are, it’s in the sense of how well they lead. Just because Yunho and Jaebum may have, “something that sets off unique sparks in these two that you can’t find in any other idol group leaders”, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are good leaders.

I completely agree that Leeteuk should’ve won ^^ he’s such a sweet leader and always puts his members first~

 
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24 Jun 2009 - 03:40 AM

75. 2PM♥Girls (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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♥♥jaebeom sure♥♥ 2PM♫♪♪♫♥

 
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the DRAGOOOOOOOOOOOOONNN is suppose to be there!

 
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24 Jun 2009 - 03:41 AM

77. miale (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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@bri bi: just because u re not a fan or u dislike a group, it doesnt mean “netizens are dumb” or u have the right to bash other ppl, and bash sme as respectful as leeteuk. Netizens are not dumb and they know what they choose pls, ur post is hella annoying. I love GD too and i know ‘bout BB days, he’s great leader but LEeteuk is no1 ,forever leader

 
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its cus ppl didnt vote based off on who was the better leader but who was the leader of their favorite idol group.
really….eeteuk does not give off the leader vibe - he really jus acts like another member of the group. i guess thats wat makes him a better leader? LMAO!

 
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24 Jun 2009 - 03:42 AM

79. jmay1105 (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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@Bri Bi & azalea

Being no.1 idol gp doesn’t mean the leader shud b no.1 too. Its all depends on how a leader promotes his gp to the public and I think Leeteuk definitely fulfill his duty as a leader of Suju. Try watching some shows where Leeteuk was in and u will see….

Also able to handle, manage and care 12 younger ones is not an easy task!

Agree wif @54 nia!!
U guys shud read bak suju pasts and then u will understand y he is no.1 leader smile

 
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With all the tragedy and happening between the groups and the fans, Eeteuk and Taeyon deserve the 1st and 2nd place. They’ve been through a lot, leading a big group, and manage to display a brother/sister relationship… Yunho have an advantage since his member is smaller but he show his leadership during their stay in Japan. It goes to the right owner.

 
TeejayY's avatar

Sunye of the Wonder Girls should be there. I didn’t vote because she isn’t on the list..

 
superrtard's avatar

this isn’t fair… *pouts.

What happened to GD and Sun Ye - those two are great leaders. Gd, regardless of his quirky sense of style really fits the leader image.
Sun Ye too!

 
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24 Jun 2009 - 03:48 AM

84. Haha (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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Question, where’s GD?

I wonder how this poll was made cause GD has got to be one of the best leaders. I don’t care if he wasn’t number one but to not even be on the list? That’s just WTF. I think it might be safe to say that without him, BB would not have been popular as they are now.

Ala Lies anyone?

Lee Teuk? Ummmm like the author, I didn’t even know that he was Suju’s leader at first. Whenever they appear on variety shows, all I see is him getting bully by his members most of the time. Just don’t give the leaderish vibe from him

 
iluvkyuhyunnie's avatar

hahaha it’s true lee teuk might not act as a leader but he is the best idol group leader there is! haahhaha Lee Teuk FTW!!!!! <3 don’t get me wrong but i love the other leader too, but lee teuk is the best!

 
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Yunho <3

 
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24 Jun 2009 - 03:49 AM

87. dae (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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well korean tend to choose who they saw on tv…i dont hate lee teuk,come on how can you hate suju…they are funny n entertaining to be hate..  but i think others did a really great job than he is..if he a great leader of course suju won’t be like this, i mean where is kibum? all suju member are everywhere ..a group should stick together that is what i mean..what i see here is basically they all just do with their individual work which is come 1st and group 2nd. if u notice , they still feel awkward to be together ..if i am not mistaken between kangin n sungmin, eunhyuk n heechul ...come on you guys been together for how long… so i dont hate suju but i vote for other than he is

 
ilovejelly's avatar

Definitely taeyeon,  she guides the members well.. ♥

 
iJellyx's avatar

Yaaaaaaaaay!
Teukie <33333
You must admit! He’s extremely amazing. I mean, he’s done so so much.

 
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BTW, among all, SJ has been trough only 13, several accident. make comeback and success. SNSD has been trough Dream Concert fiasco, make comeback and success. DBSK has been through anti fan attack, missing from kpop for 2 years, make comeback and success. Name other group who can do it like these three… None. That’s why Eeteuk, Taeyon, and Yunho deserves the best three. By members, Eeteuk comes first smile

 
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24 Jun 2009 - 03:52 AM

91. mimi (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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ofcourse eeteuk from super junior.. he is bubbly n loveable.. haha~ and he always take care of his dongsaeng.. =D super junior hwaiting!!

 
JaePan's avatar

since im a total dbskfangirl
of course i choose you, uknow!
i didnt know leeteuk was leader until a few days ago…
and after uknow, i think onew:D

 
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i think most of the time, leaders are underrated.. they arent given many parts.. it’s like their companies usually give the person who is ‘least’ of something than the others and sets them aside.. saying that they’re leader, and every other person has a role except for the ‘leader’.. it’s like labelling the person as the one out of the group that is expected not to sing much.. but in most cases, the leader-role goes to someone who is oldest in the group.. sometimes, the leader doesnt even do anything.. but that’s some groups… theyre always just ‘underrated’.. more like, labelled as the one member that wont “be doing as much singing or talking” than the other members are. sometimes you just cant tell that they are the leader because they dont do much.. :/ the one i have to disagree with that’s on this list is taeyeon.. i think fans just riled up the polls for it.. she ‘is’ the only girl leader there.

 
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24 Jun 2009 - 03:55 AM

94. Maria (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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It just seems like Yunho is more responsible and mature than the others but thats just my opinion~

 
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24 Jun 2009 - 03:55 AM

95. ShAmie! (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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If it comes with leadership skills, then its definitely gonna be yunho. He feels personal responsibility and guilt when his members act up and/or misbehave. He has a very dominating aura and people innately gravitate towards him. He also seems like he is friendly and cares about the members, but is also extremely professional which is very good for reigning the group in when they begin to get sneaky. Yunho has sacrificed a great deal being DBSK’s leader and will put the other group’s welfare before his own, including in terms of singing and dancing, performing and appearances. There has been a lot of pressure on Yunho from the start of DBSK and you can see that in how he deals with the members. He isn’t harsh, per se, but he has a certain degree of authoritative demeanor to him. It often clashes with Jaejoong because Jaejoong is quite demanding in his own way too.  The responsibility for DBSK’s failures and successes lie (practically) solely on Yunho’s shoulders… he’s the one that has the majority of the responsibilties when they’re up on stage. I heard once that in one of the first interviews that DBSK held in Taiwan (or was it China?) one of the interviewers asked Jaejoong something, and Jaejoong responded very very carefully and kept on looking at Yunho down the table to make sure that he was proper and “in line” .

 
mcl0521's avatar

Yunho. he gives this aura of being a leader and he does show he’s a leader. idk, but for me he shows leadership the best in all the names up there.

 
hopin's avatar

i still think Yunho is still the best leader out there… i guess he is the most well-spoken leader… doing the right thing at the right time and always control the situation… but he isn’t in korea at the moment… so third place from the netizens it quite an achievement…

 
uksujusid's avatar

guess what allkpop? your poll doesn’t count nothing… mwhahaha.. thr true poll decided.. SUPER JUNIORS LEEEEEEEEEETEUKKIE BEST LEADER FOR SURE BABY!

 
Lučka's avatar

someone said: where’s Gdragon? and i agree.~~~ i think he’s the best leader¨!!! :D but after all.. i voted for 2PM’s leader.^^ because.. dunno he seems that way. xD

 
kev.in.'s avatar

onew doesnt seem that bad a leader.. yet he is last in the polls.. sadd..

 


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