The idols in a group all have their own positions and are already familiar to fans.

They are assigned the responsibility of taking on a position that is considered to possess the absolute most skills.

However, few people know that Kpop fans almost saw boys and girls debut in other roles. Here are 10 K-pop idols who trained for a position in a K-pop group but ended up debuting in the opposite direction.

S.Coups (SEVENTEEN)

S.Coups is likened to the "commander in chief" holding Carat's heart. He is also the leader and favorite rapper of SEVENTEEN.

However, he is considered a true vocalist. In the clips recording the moment when S.Coups showed his voice, everyone was surprised by the inspirational voice of the SEVENTEEN leader.

Seulgi (Red Velvet)

Seulgi is best known as the main dancer of Red Velvet.

But before Wendy joined as a trainee, the position of the main vocalist was "targeted" for Seulgi because of her sweet voice.

Until now, every time Seulgi sings, it touches the listener's emotions once.

Jackson (GOT7)

Before becoming a trainee, Jackson trained to be a singer.

However, in the process, he discovered the ability to rapping and was directed to practice this skill.

It was the bold decision that helped GOT7 own the main rapper named Jackson.

Seonghwa (ATEEZ)

ATEEZ has a very gentle main vocal, which is Seonghwa.

But before debuting with ATEEZ, he trained to be a rapper for a long time.

In some of the group's recent productions, Seonghwa had the opportunity to show off her rapping skills.

Jihyo (TWICE)

TWICE's leader and vocalist Jihyo certainly has the skills to fulfill both roles well.

But in the early days of becoming a trainee, she was oriented to become the main dancer of the group.

This makes fans, even more, respect Jihyo when she can take on many positions in a group.

Wooseok (PENTAGON)

PENTAGON's youngest member Wooseok went through a significant change before becoming the main rapper of the group.

When he joined Cube Entertainment, Woooek used to be a model. But then when he decided to become an idol, that was the first time he trained as a singer.

But in the end, Wooseok discovered that his ability to do rapping was his "true love".

Soyeon (G) I-DLE

(G)I-DLE's leader and main rapper, Soyeon revealed that she auditioned for more than 20 different entertainment companies before being accepted into Cube Entertainment.

At that time, she auditioned as a singer, but it was not until she switched to rap that she started receiving calls from entertainment companies again.

Jaehyun (NCT)

The position rotation of Jaehyun (NCT) once made fans "headache".

Jaehyun is the main vocalist of NCT but when he was active with SM Rookies, he was a rapper.

Although still performing rapping in NCT's products, Jaehyun's position is the main vocal (main vocal).

Rocky (ASTRO)

Rocky is the main rapper (main rapper) but before that, he trained to be a singer for ASTRO.

He was even able to cover some parts of the main vocal Jonghyun (SHINee) in the cover of Replay with high-pitched notes.

Moonbyul (MAMAMOO)

Moonbyul originally auditioned and trained as a singer when she joined RBW.

But after being grouped with talented vocalists like Solar, Wheein, and Hwasa, she was assigned to become a rapper.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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