While some of the oldest members of a K-Pop group are also the oldest child in their family, there are a couple of them that are actually the maknae, and sometimes their personality betrays it! It’s likely an adjustment to get used to being the oldest in a group of people rather than the youngest, and when the idols are put into leadership roles, the adjustment might be even more challenging. However, these 13 idols who are the maknaes of their families have taken becoming the oldest member of their respective K-Pop groups in stride!
1. Jisoo (BLACKPINK)
Born on January 3, 1995, Jisoo is the oldest member of BLACKPINK, but the youngest in her family with an older brother and sister!
2. Jin (BTS)
Born on December 4, 1992, Jin is the oldest member of BTS, but the youngest in his family with an older brother!
3. Seonghwa (ATEEZ)
Born on April 3, 1998, Seonghwa is the oldest member of ATEEZ, but the youngest in his family with an older brother!
4. S.Coups (SEVENTEEN)
Born on August 8, 1995, S.Coups is the oldest member of SEVENTEEN, but the youngest in his family with an older brother!
5. Mark (NCT DREAM)
Born on August 2, 1999, Mark is the oldest member of NCT DREAM, but the youngest in his family with an older brother!
6. Solar (MAMAMOO)
Born on February 21, 1991, Solar is the oldest member of MAMAMOO, but the youngest in her family with an older sister!
7. Karina (aespa)
Born on April 11, 2000, Karina is the oldest member of aespa, but the youngest in her family with an older sister!
8. Heeseung (ENHYPEN)
Born on October 15, 2001, Heeseung is the oldest member of ENHYPEN, but the youngest in his family with an older brother!
9. Saerom (fromis_9)
Born on January 7, 1997, Saerom is the oldest member of fromis_9, but the youngest in her family with an older brother!
10. Sumin (STAYC)
Born on March 13, 2001, Sumin is the oldest member of STAYC, but the youngest in her family with an older sister!
11. Gaeul (IVE)
Born on September 24, 2002, Gaeul is the oldest member of IVE, but the youngest in her family with an older brother!
12. Sangyeon (THE BOYZ)
Born on November 4, 1996, Sangyeon is the oldest member of THE BOYZ, but the youngest in his family with an older sister!
13. Seoho (ONEUS)
Born on June 7, 1996, Seoho is the oldest member of ONEUS, but the youngest in his family with an older sister!