K-pop Fans Debate Fairness of Fewer Lines, But More Center Time in Rookie Groups
A recent post on Pannchoa has reignited the ongoing debate in the K-pop community: Is it fair for idols to get minimal singing lines but still be given center position during choreographies?
The example brought forward involves rookie group Hearts2Hearts and members Jiwoo and A-Na, who received only about three seconds of shared lines in their B-side track Butterflies. Despite this, both idols were featured prominently in the center during the chorus choreography, a decision that has divided fans online.
While some fans argue that center time is equally valuable, especially in a performance-focused industry like K-pop, others feel that vocal line distribution reflects true recognition of a member’s contribution.
Comments on Pannchoa:
- It’s 2025 we don’t care about giving some tone-deaf goat subvocals a bunch of lines anymore. Let the people who can actually sing sing the song, and let the ones who are just there to dance or look pretty dance or look pretty.
- Some people don’t deserve either, and that’s fine. It’s not about fairness, it’s about who can do a good job. When you cry about your dozen fave’s time, the group looks bad and gets hate.
- Stop with the fair distributions! I want to hear pretty voices only.
- You can get more lines than the main vocal and still be center and get dance breaks if you work hard like Taemin.
- They have 2 songs people, it’s not like they have 20 song already. They will have more lines in different song, some song has diff people that suits them, it’s fine!
This discussion highlights the complex nature of idol promotion, where line distribution, screen time, and center positioning all contribute to perceived fairness. With rookie groups still establishing their identity, fans are hopeful that future comebacks will offer more equal opportunities for all members to shine.
As the K-pop industry continues to evolve, it’s clear that fans are watching more closely than ever—not just the final product, but the distribution of attention behind the scenes.
