• 6 Korean Stars You Didn't Know Were Scouted On The Streets With Their Stunning Looks

    There are stars who just passed the road, but have been cast as employees of entertainment agencies because of their superior looks.

    They did not dream of becoming celebrities before being cast, but they became curious about the entertainment industry due to the active attack of affection from the entertainment agency staff.

    These people, who seem to have been 'camera constitution' from birth, radiated extraordinary talent, received great attention from the public and made huge profits.

    Let's meet the six male stars who entered the entertainment industry through street casting and gained enormous wealth after that.

    Cha Eun Woo

    Cha Eun Woo, who appeared on JTBC's 'Knowing Bros' in 2021, said that he had no interest in the entertainment industry, but was cast on the street.

    During her school days, Cha Eun Woo was a good student.

    Everyone in the cast was surprised at the fact that he did not dream of becoming a celebrity, famous for his statue-like beauty.

    Cha Eun Woo, who is currently active in both fields of singer and actor, showed a 'Young & Rich' side by purchasing a penthouse in Cheongdam-dong worth 4.9 billion won in cash last year.

    Seventeen Mingyu

    Mingyu, who is famous for being in charge of visuals within Seventeen, also became a trainee at Pledis Entertainment through street casting.

    He said he didn't originally dream of becoming a singer, but after becoming a trainee, performing on stage became more fun.

    Mingyu has become an influential idol attracting attention from luxury brands such as Prada, Burberry, and Versace.

    EXO Sehun

    Sehun, the youngest member of EXO, said on several broadcasts that he was cast when he was caught eating tteokbokki in the sixth grade of elementary school and caught the attention of an SM Entertainment official.

    He had no idea of ​​being a celebrity, but he had a great talent for dancing, and he is currently active as EXO's main dancer.

    In 2019, he bought a building near the station in Sangdo-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul for 3.3 billion won and became the owner of the building.

    Kang Dong Won

    Kang Dong Won appeared on MBC FM4U's 'Bae Chul-soo's Music Camp' in 2018 and confessed that he did not originally dream of becoming an actor.

    After living in a rural area, he was cast on the street after moving to Seoul and debuted as a model first.

    Kang Dong Won, who possesses a stunning beauty and perfect proportions that catches the eye at once, has since appeared in various hit films such as the movie 'Temptation of a Wolf' and has been reborn as Korea's representative top star.

    Super Junior Choi Siwon

    Choi Si Won appeared on KBS2's 'Morning Madang' in April and said that he was cast on the street when he was a freshman in high school, and made his debut as an actor the following year.

    Although his trainee period was very short, SM Entertainment recognized his star status.

    He worked as an actor and Super Junior for a whopping 18 years, and made huge profits. The members of Super Junior have shared their opinions on various broadcasts and said that they cannot keep up with Choi Si Won's fortune.

    NCT 127 Taeyong

    Taeyong also became a trainee after being cast on the street by an SM Entertainment employee.

    He appeared on several TV shows and said that he was ignorant of the entertainment industry to the extent that he thought SM Entertainment was a broadcasting station like KBS, SBS, and MBC.

    NCT 127, to which Taeyong belongs, is receiving a lot of love for its active activities both at home and abroad. NCT127's 3rd full-length album 'Sticker' also sold over 2 million copies.

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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    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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