This is genuinely difficult.
It’s true that Jennie performs almost every position at a high level, and as an ambassador for global brands like Chanel, she’s highly sought after in the fashion world. As a solo artist, she delivered iconic performances with songs like “SOLO” and “You & Me (Like Jennie)”. In terms of achievements and ability, she absolutely lives up to the title of the strongest center in K‑pop — or even in the world.
However, do we prioritize “someone who shaped K‑pop history and continues to be a long‑standing national star in Korea”?
Or do we define the center position as “a role that must excel in vocals, dance, rap, and visuals at a high level”?
Or perhaps we see the center as “a fashion icon”?Everyone has their own definition, which makes this so challenging.
If I were to list seven more candidates besides Jennie, they would be:
• Yoona — Girls’ Generation
• Suzy — miss A
Indispensable figures when discussing K‑pop, Asian girl groups, and the entertainment scene.
“Korea’s national beauty” and “legendary center of girl groups.”
• Nayeon — TWICE
If you talk about JYP, you cannot forget her.
Massive global success both as a group member and as a soloist.
TWICE’s absolute center & ace — already overwhelmingly strong.
• Karina — aespa
• Jang Wonyoung — IVE / IZ*ONE
The two defining centers of 2020s girl groups, dominating the Asian girl‑group landscape.
• Soyeon — i‑dle
Not only does she overwhelm on stage as a center, but she also shines off stage as a creator and producer.
At this point, it almost feels disrespectful to confine her to the “center” category.
• Ahyeon — BABYMONSTER
With a cute, delicate visual that contrasts her bazooka‑like high‑tone voice and aggressive stage presence, she completely dominates the stage — a “new‑era monster center.”
If you define a center as someone with exceptionally high averages in vocals, dance, rap, and visuals, she absolutely cannot be excluded.
As for who else could be included… well, this is honestly pure nostalgia, and she might not surpass the seven names above, but Yiren from EVERGLOW was truly an incredible center.
The first and last time I saw her was at their concert in Japan back in 2025, but her ability to pull off such a wide range of concepts, her stage presence, her expressions, her overwhelming beauty, and her aura — she was genuinely a remarkable center.
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