#1338 Actors and actresses who almost debuted as idols

Recovered post
Originally posted on: 10/05/2016

Soo Ae 

Soo Ae was an idol trainee for 6 months and was 

to be the rapper of her group. But her agency CEO

told her that she had potential as an actress so she 

switched to acting.

Yoo Ah In 

He was scouted when he was 16 and trained 

to become a solo singer. But he was cast in 

an independent film and became an actor

instead.

Park Bogum

Ever since he was young, he loved playing

piano and singing for people. Although he

became a singer trainee in 11th grade, his 

agency suggested that he should debut as an actor.

Honey Lee

She enjoyed dancing since she was in 

middle school. She was a YG trainee for a year

and almost became a 2NE1 member.

She debuted as an actress after winning Miss Korea. 

Gong Seung Yeon

Known as an SM trainee alongside

f(x) members. After training for 7 years,

she took interest in acting and she debuted as 

an actress.

Min Hyo Rin

Well-known for being a JYP trainee.

However, she found that commuting 

from Daegu to Seoul was physically 

tough so she gave up and chose acting.

Daum Cafe: Actors who almost debuted as idols

-Soo Ae as a rapper ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-So there's a reason why Soo Ae likes hip hop

-I bet Yoo Ah In would've been popular as an idol, he somehow reminds me of GD

-Lee Yeon Hee tooㅋㅋㅋ

-If Gong Seung Yeon debuted with Red Velvet, her visuals would've been one-top

-Wasn't Lee Jong Suk an SM trainee?

-Beenzino almost debuted as a BTS member