KPOP Meaning
The vocal line is a name for the members of a group who mainly handle the singing. The Korean dictionary Urimalsaem defines 보컬 (vocal) as singing, as opposed to playing an instrument. The term appears in the press too: in July 2023, when Jung Kook released his first solo single "Seven," Ilgan Sports introduced him as a member of BTS's vocal line who had long handled key parts such as song openings. Some groups have a named unit instead: Star News introduced Jeonghan, Joshua, Woozi, DK and Seungkwan as SEVENTEEN's Vocal Team.
Usage
Used to talk about the members who mainly sing, as in "the vocal line's harmonies." It groups members by their main part, so check each member's profile for their roles.
Examples
- Jung Kook — A member of BTS's vocal line who released his first solo single, "Seven," on July 14, 2023 (Ilgan Sports).
- Woozi — One of the five members of SEVENTEEN's Vocal Team unit (Star News).
In context
Sources
- Urimalsaem (National Institute of Korean Language): 보컬
What we checked
Urimalsaem (National Institute of Korean Language): 보컬
- Ilgan Sports: BTS Jung Kook's "Seven" draws strong chart and MV response (July 14, 2023)
What we checked
Ilgan Sports: BTS Jung Kook's "Seven" draws strong chart and MV response (July 14, 2023)
- Star News: SEVENTEEN's unit stages at its Seoul stadium show (April 27, 2024)
What we checked
Star News: SEVENTEEN's unit stages at its Seoul stadium show (April 27, 2024)