Urban Zakapa’s Kwon Sun Il has opened up about his past as a trainee at SM Entertainment, and it turns out he was very close to becoming a member of Super Junior!

On the January 4th episode of MBC's Knowing Bros, Kwon Sun Il shared a special behind-the-scenes look at his trainee life.

The episode aired a clip from Urban Zakapa’s 15th-anniversary concert, where Kwon Sun Il was joined by his family members, including his mother and two sisters.

During a heartwarming moment in the waiting room before the concert, Kwon Sun Il’s mother opened up about how she initially wasn’t supportive of his dreams to pursue a career in music.

She explained, “His second sister applied for the SM selection contest, and that’s how Kwon Sun Il became a trainee. He worked so hard, but I wasn’t sure if it was the right path for him. He was good at studying too, so I told him to quit and focus on studying for university.”

She continued, “But when he met Park Yong In in high school, I started to worry. What if he doesn’t go to college? What if he can’t make it in music? That’s when I became more concerned because he really liked Park Yong In.”

Kwon Sun Il shared a laugh with his fellow guests when a past photo of Park Yong In was shown, revealing that he didn’t exactly look like the model student he was often thought to be.

The singer then took a walk down memory lane, revealing how he became a trainee at SM Entertainment.

“It was the first SM Youth Selection Contest. I applied and made it to the finals, where I won an award in the singing category”, Kwon Sun Il recalled.

“Yunho hyung won the dance category, and Super Junior’s Sungmin hyung won an award for his looks. We were in the same group, and I became a trainee in 2001.”

When asked by Jeon Hyun Moo if he almost became part of Super Junior, Kwon Sun Il confirmed, “Yes, because back then, TVXQ, Super Junior, and Girls’ Generation were all trainees together.”

However, Park Yong In humorously disagreed, saying, “It wasn’t that group; it would have been a new group focused on singing,” which caused everyone to laugh.

Kwon Sun Il's journey from SM trainee to Urban Zakapa member proves that sometimes, fate has its own plan!

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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