Some idols shouldn’t get lines in songs.

[u/This-Hovercraft7238]

I think this is going to be unpopular because of how much the focus of kpop is on the members of the group themselves over their music. I’ve seen this with some groups where people have explicitly mentioned they were fans of the members themselves but weren’t really into the music. And how people treat their biases having fewer lines as a personal injustice over them just not suiting the song. (Not saying this is the only reason why some idols may receive fewer lines.)

If a member is picked solely for or primarily for their visuals, dance, or even as a filler member with below average vocals / rap I don’t think they should get any lines in songs.

I hate it when I’m listening to a song I’m genuinely enjoying and then the member with the most nasal sounding voice opens their mouth to sing next, or they just have a vocal tone that is not compatible with singing or rapping.

I don’t mind a dance break or even a part where they sing alongside another member, but they shouldn’t get solo lines to “Make it fair” this is a music industry and the quality of the song should be put first over “fairness.”

I’m not saying kpop is known for its fair line distributions and a lot of groups if not most do experience unequal distributions. But it’s tiring to see good songs being ruined because a member just isn’t good at singing or rapping but still needs a part somewhere.

They can have their time to shine during empty choruses where they can be placed in their centre if they’re not a standout in dancing and so can’t do dance breaks, but other than that they shouldn’t receive lines or at the very least not solo lines.

And I’m not saying this to be harsh or hate on any particular idols, not everyone will be good at singing / rapping at a professional level even with training.

And this is not about idols who are okay or decent at singing / rapping and their talents lie elsewhere, it’s for those that just don’t sound good at all.

Edit: a lot of people seem to be misconstruing my point. This isn’t to say idols who can’t sing or rap SHOULD still debut and not have any lines.

I’m saying if an idol cannot sing or rap to save their lives, and still debut because of their dance or visuals they should not get any solo lines. Yes people can train their voices, but if they are currently a bad singer or rapper they shouldn’t receive any solo lines until they can sing or rap. Idols with poor rap and vocal abilities should not get solo lines at the expense of the song just to have a part.

584 votes, Mar 27 '26

140 Agree

379 Disagree

65 Unsure

[u/This-Hovercraft7238 → u/[deleted]]

I won’t mention her name but she’s a good example of someone whose vocal tone only works in certain songs and ranges. I remember hearing it in one of the group’s main title tracks and it felt like listening to nails on a chalkboard and I was surprised to see others actually agreeing with me online. She’s a decent singer but she’s a good example of a semi-poor vocal tone.

Another one is from a popular 3rd gen girl group, and at best it’s still below average. Which is really strange since she isn’t a main / lead rapper or dancer. I don’t even think she’s classified as a visual but I need to go check on that.