The Kpop industry is famous for its strict Idol trainee system. There are many who have successfully debuted with Idol groups and are successfully known to the whole world. However, not a few who failed, or swerved into an acting career.
This time, we will take a look at some of the actors and actresses who made it onto the big screen and apparently were once Idol trainees. Celeb Hitz might be surprised to see some of the names below on the list.
Even though they didn't debut as idols, that doesn't mean they failed. Precisely this suggests that they may be multitalented across multiple disciplines in the entertainment industry as well.
Here celebrities.id summarizes a list of South Korean actors who have undergone a trainee period, quoted from Allkpop, Tuesday (16/8/2022).
9 Korean Artists Who Join Trainees
1. Ahn Hyo Seob
Ahn Hyo Seob is a trainee for JYP Entertainment. He even became a trainee for almost three years! However, he ended up thinking that becoming an Idol was not the way. Then, he made up his mind to pursue a career in acting.
2. Kim Ji Won
Kim Ji Won was cast when she was in ninth grade as a potential singer. However, he actually had a bit of luck because he appeared in a sitcom (sitcom). Who would have thought, the road had led him in a different direction. Now, which Kdrama lovers don't know Kim Ji Won's name?
3. Kim Min Seok
Kim Min Seok originally wanted to be an idol. he even appeared on the audition program "Super Star K!" Then, he started his acting career through "Shut Up and Let's Go," and that was the beginning of his career.
4. Gong Seung Yeon
TWICE Jungyeon's older sister, Gong Seung Yeon, was an SM Entertainment trainee for seven years. However, he made his debut through “I Love Lee Taly,” and he changed his path to becoming an actor.
5. Kim Min Jae
Kim Min Jae also originally wanted to be an idol. He even briefly auditioned on "Show Me The Money" under the stage name "Real B." Apparently, he is also interested in acting. In fact, his acting skills are just as great as rap.
6. Park Shin Hye
Who would have thought that Park Shin Hye wanted to debut as a singer. However, she discovered her true potential in acting through acting classes and chose the acting path instead. His dancing skills are also amazing.
7. Kwak Dong Yeon
Kwak Dong Yeon recently stole the attention of Kdrama lovers thanks to his stunning acting in several drama titles. Turns out, he's also a former Idol trainee. However, he actually debuted as an actor later in life. He would actually be great as an Idol. However, we were lucky enough to see him grow into a talented and reckoned actor.
8. Park Yuna
Park Yuna became an idol trainee in her high school days. However, she volunteered to try acting and appeared in "Cheer Up!" From then on, she wanted to pursue an acting career further.
9. Lee Jong Suk
Lee Jong Suk, who is currently adorning the small screen with the drama Big Mouth with SNSD's Yoona, is apparently a former Idol trainee. The actor started his career in the entertainment industry as a model.
The actor with parted lips then joined the Idol group called "REAL" as an actor. He trained as a member of the Idol group for three months. Then, he signed a contract with the agency to debut as an Idol but quit after he found out the agency had no plans for him to act. He then changed agencies and debuted as an actor. /celebrities.id
