In a special leader x maknae interview series with 'Sports Seoul', ATEEZ's leader Hongjoong and maknae Jongho answered some fun, honest questions about these two very important K-Pop idol group positions!

1. Hongjoong

Q: What's the best thing about being the leader?

A: "I get first dibs on everything. Haha!"

Q: What's the worst thing about being the leader?

A: "I must act responsibility at all times, even if it involves the smallest thing."

Q: When do you feel the maknae seems cool? When do you envy the maknae?

A: "When the hyungs show him big reactions even at the smallest things."

Q: If you were born again, would you want to be the leader or the maknae?

A: "I'm already used to the life of a leader so I can't bear to be complacent as a maknae! Just kidding."

Q: A word to your maknae.

A: "You endured a lot as the maknae of 8, and I hope that you can continue to be the cute maknae this year as well, staying healthy. Fighting!"

2. Jongho

Q: What's the best thing about being the maknae?

A: "I feel assured because I have the hyungs."

Q: What's the worst thing about being the maknae?

A: "There's nothing, really."

Q: When do you feel the leader seems cool? When do you envy the leader?

A: "I think he looks cool when he says the team's motto before we give our team greeting."

Q: If you were born again, would you want to be the leader or the maknae?

A: "I want to be a member in the middle. I want to know what it's like to have hyungs and donsaengs."

Q: A word to your maknae.

A: "You endured a lot in 2020, so let's work hard in 2021 and let's hope this year is full of happiness!"