Since when have celebrities who freely display their talents in front of the public aspired to be stars?

Fans are always fascinated by the moment and process of a celebrity's debut.

Many celebrities have dreamed of becoming actors or singers since they were children and have worked hard to achieve their goals, but there are some stars who have openly admitted that they debuted because they did not want to study.

Let's look at some superstars who were not good in school but had talents in other areas and became a hit with the traits of a natural star.

Kim Hee Sun

Kim Hee Sun made her acting debut in 1993 with a commercial for "Lotte Samkang" and has since starred in a variety of works, establishing a successful career.

Kim Hee Sun appears to be a "born celebrity", but she began acting legally because she didn't want to go to school.

Kim Hee Sun is believed to have purposefully increased the filming duration in the official document that she had to submit instead of missing school classes.

Lee Yoo Bi

Lee Yoo Bi, the daughter of actress Gyeon Mi Ri, made her debut in the MBN sitcom "Vampire Idol" in 2011.

Lee Yoo Bi openly admitted that she made her debut because she didn't want to go to school and instead went to a public audition for "Vampire Idol."

She also stated that Gyeon Mi Ri disliked entering the entertainment profession, but as a mature actress, she now teaches a lot.

Kang Min

Kang Min, a singer born in 2003, made his debut in the male idol group "VERIVERY" in January 2019 and entered the entertainment world.

Kang Min didn't want to study, but he was cast on the street, and he said he made his debut after a year as a trainee.

He is gaining fame by winning the hearts of ladies with his clean face and loving images.

Lee Seung Cheol

Lee Seung Cheol is a 37-year veteran singer who made his debut with Resurrection's first album in 1986.

Lee Seung Cheol, the composer of several well-known songs, garnered notice when he stated that he began music because he did not want to study.

He elicited chuckles when he said that he had to attend college because of his parents, although he never went to class.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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