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What does Maknae Line (막내라인) mean?

Term

막내라인

Maknae Line

Phonetic

mak-nae-ra-in

Definition

The youngest members of a group as a duo/trio unit in fan talk — often known for playful chemistry and viral clips.

Context / Example

“Maknae line stole the variety episode again.”

Tags

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About this term

Maknae-line groups the youngest members — the "maknae" cohort fans talk about for chemistry, variety bits, and concept photos. It parallels vocal-line or dance-line talk.

Knowing line nicknames helps you follow fandom jokes and edit titles.

Frequently asked questions

Is maknae-line only one person?

Maknae is the youngest individual; maknae-line can be several of the younger members.

What other "lines" exist?

Vocal-line, dance-line, rap-line, and sometimes visual-line are common.

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