4 idols who almost debuted with BTS

To become a K-pop idol, artists must go through a training period, where they receive classes in everything needed to become an artist, including singing, dancing, acting and language, in addition to having their skills evaluated. monthly by company directors.

During these assessments, trainees are tested individually and in groups, so that the agency can visualize what the best training will be for their new group. It is through these tests that the company’s initial plans often end up changing — such as the BTS which, initially, was supposed to contain 12 members, but debuted with just seven.

With that in mind, RECREIO brought a list of four artists who almost debuted with BTS, but ended up leaving before the final line-up was confirmed. Check out!

1. Supreme Boi

Shin Dong HyukO Supreme Boi, was part of BTS’ initial line-up, but ended up leaving the lineup after BigHit changed the group’s concept from k-hiphop to k-pop. Today, he remains at the agency, but works as a producer and writer, making songs for BTS and TXT.

2. i11evn

i11evnwhose real name is Choi IkJe, joined BigHit in 2010, where he remained for just over two years. There is no official information about why he left, however, rumors claim that his relationship with the other trainees was not the best and, therefore, he ended up leaving. Today, he pursues a career as a solo rapper.

3. Iron

Jung HunchulO Ironjoined BigHit with RM and in the same year as i11evn, in 2010, and, as reported by Capricho, he was the leader of the group, but ended up leaving the formation. Iron He even worked as a soloist for some time and was involved in several controversies, however, he died in 2021, at the age of 29, after taking his own life.

4. Kidoh

Jin Hyo SangO Kidohtrained with BTS for a few years, but ended up leaving BigHit because he was looking for other goals — however, he remains great friends with Jin. After leaving, he debuted in a group called Xeno-T, but today he is a soloist in the company ROCKBOTTOM.