SM Entertainment boy group brand NCT has so many big personalities that make each unit memorable, and WayV, the China-oriented unit of NCT, is no exception. The members speak multiple languages, they have distinct and often highly funny personalities, and they are just generally talented performers and artists. Nonetheless, their are traits that make their leader both unique and appreciated. So among Kun, Ten, Winwin, Xiaojun, Hendery, and Yangyang, here is the full answer to who the leader of WayV is and what he does for the group.

Kun Is the Leader of WayV

Kun is the leader, and since he is also (narrowly) the oldest member of the group, it makes sense that he was selected for the role. In fact, when he first met the other members, he encouraged them to call him “hyung” (“big brother”). But regardless of age, Kun has been a helpful force for WayV. In a Teen Vogue interview published in January 2020, one year after the group’s debut, Kun said that he didn’t do “anything special” as leader, but then he clarified, “I always work on being the glue of the group, to help us be more united. My role is to make us better.” Along those lines, in that particular interview, Kun instructed the members to give clear answers to questions and to not distract each other from giving their answers.

Later on, in a Dazed interview published in January 2023, Kun expressed that the group had “matured” enough that he didn’t feel as much need to “take care” of the members anymore, adding, “That’s why I’m able to embrace and show a bit more of myself such as my child-like side to the members.” Nonetheless, Ten noted that Kun remained crucial to arranging “team stuff” for WayV.

Kun furthermore has interest and talent in music production, and his skills grow with time. However, one of the most surprising things about Kun is that he is licensed to skydive by himself. His passion lies in the sky!

In summary, Kun is the leader of WayV, and while the group has settled into a groove that doesn’t require a lot of leadership, the group still relies on him as the eldest member. For more about the group, check out how old the WayV members currently are and when they originally debuted.

For more NCT in general, check out who the leader of NCT 127, NCT Dream, or NCT Wish is, and check out how old all of the NCT members are. Alternatively, check out the trick-question answer to who the leader of RIIZE is.