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What does Center (센터) mean?

Term

센터

Center

Phonetic

sen-teo

Definition

The member placed in the middle of formations for key moments — often during the chorus or point dance. Center can rotate by song, and survival-show winners are frequently called the center.

Context / Example

“Watch the chorus — she snaps back to center every time.”

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About this term

Center (센터) is the member placed in the middle of formations for choruses and point dances. Survival-show winners are often called the center of their project group.

Fans search it alongside visual, killing part, and ending fairy when learning performance roles. Center can rotate by song even if one member is the default.

Frequently asked questions

Who decides the center?

Usually the company choreography and staging team, sometimes highlighted by broadcast camera plans.

Is the maknae ever center?

Yes. Age role and formation center are separate — youngest members often hold center for title tracks.

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