4 Celebrities Who Almost Became K-pop Stars
Park Bo Gum
Currently one of the hottest star in Korea, Park Bo Gum proves once again that he’s indeed the full package. With his handsome boyish looks, impeccable acting and kind personality, this 23 year old is also pretty good at singing. He once dreamed of being a singer-songwriter and even auditioned to the Big 3 (SM, YG, JYP). He was then approached by a CEO and went down the path of acting instead. He showed off his vocals recently with the song My Person, for Love in the Moonlight’s OST.
Catch Park Bo Gum as a cheeky yet romantic Crown Prince in Love in the Moonlight
Park Shin Hye
Before Park Shin Hye appeared as the young Choi Ji Woo in Stairway to Heaven, she auditioned to join a music company and trained under the wings of veteran singer Lee Seung Hwan. Her acting career might have taken off well but Park Shin Hye is determined to be a multi-entertainer in acting and singing. She has participated in many of her drama OST including He’s Beautiful and Pinocchio
Catch Park Shin Hye fearlessly save lives in Doctors
Soo Ae
She first started out as a fashion model and was offered a contract to debut as a 4 member idol group with her fellow model friends. Despite not having any skills in singing or dancing, Soo Ae spent 6 months during her trainees days learning how to rap. Eventually, her idol debut never came true and thankfully, she decided to go into acting.
Catch Soo Ae as a snarky flight stewardess in Sweet Stranger and Me
Go Kyung Pyo
With his newfound fame after his breakthrough roles in Reply 1988 and Jealousy Incarnate, it was revealed that Go Kyung Pyo was once a trainee in YG Entertainment, home to Big Bang and PSY. He started training at the same time as Yoo In Na but left for compulsory military service after 2 years in YG. He eventually made his acting debut in 2009.
Catch Go Kyung Pyo as he fights for love with his best friend in Jealousy Incarnate