Get to know some great K-pop idols that, for different reasons, could have debuted in completely different groups
The life of a K-Pop trainee can be full of uncertainty, as the long-awaited debut is not guaranteed, making many spend years training. For this reason, it is extremely common for aspiring artists to end up changing company, seeking to find a place that can realize the dream of becoming a professional singer.
Due to this practice, many artists could have had the opportunity to debut in groups completely different from those they are today. Check out some famous cases!
1. Shownu (Monsta X)
Before joining the Entertainment Starship, ShownuMonsta X leader, was a trainee of JYP Entertainment for two years, training alongside the members of GOT7, where it could have debuted. As reflected by the Koreaboo portal, he ended up leaving the agency due to absences in training, and ended up signing with the company that is today.
2. Wendy (Red Velvet)
WendyMain Red Velvet vocalist, began his trainee life in 2010, when he auditioned for Cube Entertainment, competing against 5,000 candidates. Although it was one of 15 finalists, the artist was not approved, but if the situation had been different, she could have debuted alongside the CLC in 2015.
3. S.CUPS (Seventeen)
Seventeen leader, S.coups It was one of the first trainees of Pledis Entertainment, and almost debuted as a member of Nu’est! The star joined the company in 2010, and was considered to join the final line-up of the group that debuted in 2012, but he ended up outside and only made his dreamed debut in 2015.
4. Miyeon ((g) I-DLE)
Before debuting as Main Vocalist of (G) I-DLE, Miyeon It was almost part of Blackpink! The artist trained at YG Entertainment for about 5 years, and was a strong name to be part of the group that today is formed by Lisa, Rose, Jennie and Jisoo – Even countless photos of her next to the quartet at the training time reverberates on the internet to this day.
5. Mino (Winner)
For very little, Mino It did not debut as a member of the blockb. According to the Koreaboo portal, the current Main Rapper of Winner became part of the five final names that would be part of the group, but was removed due to problems with his contract, making him join YG Entertainment and managed to debut in 2014.
Bonus: J-HOPE (BTS)
Nowadays, it is practically impossible to imagine J-hope Outside BTS – but it almost happened. That’s because, before entering Baghit, he tested JYP Entertainment, but ended up not passing. If he had been approved, he could possibly have debuted as a member of the GOT7.
Source: Recreio
