11 K-Pop Idols with the Most Debuts, Some Up to 7 Times!

Kapanlagi.com - For trainees, debuting as an idol and achieving success is a dream they must pursue. Various efforts are made, such as continuously practicing their vocal and dance skills, and participating in survival shows that can give them a glimmer of hope for debut.

However, debuting does not guarantee instant success. The highly competitive K-Pop industry requires idols to stand out and be unique in order to capture public attention. Like the following idols who never give up and have debuted multiple times.

Who are the idols who have debuted the most? Let's find out together!

1. SOMI

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The idol with the most debuts is SOMI. Her full name is Jeon Somi, and she began her career with a debut in the I.O.I group, which is a girl group from PRODUCE 101. After being contracted for only 1 year, I.O.I disbanded in 2017. Then, SOMI, who participated in the program SISTER'S SLAM DUNK SEASON 2, made her debut again as a member of Unnies. However, she was only with Unnies for a short time and disbanded in 2017. In the same year, this beautiful idol participated in another program that created a project group called Girls Next Door and promoted a song called Deep Blue Eyes.

After debuting three times with project groups that didn't last long, SOMI finally started her career as a solo singer. She debuted on June 13, 2019, with a single titled Birthday and achieved success by winning her first trophy in her second comeback with the song What You Waiting For.

2. Chaekyung APRIL

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Before debuting in Korea, Chaekyung originally debuted in Japan with a group called Puretty. Only lasting for 2 years, Puretty disbanded in 2014. Then she participated in the survival show PRODUCE 101. Although she didn't make it into the top 11, Chaekyung successfully debuted with two project groups created by her fans, C.I.V.A and I.B.I. This idol, born in 1996, has already experienced three debuts and disbandments, and finally made her fourth debut with the active girl group APRIL.

3. Taemin SHINee

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Taemin began his career at a very young age, 14 years old (international age). He debuted with SHINee in 2008 with the single Replay. Then in 2012, his agency SM Entertainment created a project group with Hyundai called Younique. Taemin was chosen as a member along with Hyoyeon of SNSD, Eunhyuk of Super Junior, Kai of EXO, and Luhan formerly of EXO. Achieving success with his group, this idol with the last name Lee started his solo career in 2014 with a mini album titled Ace.

Similar to Mark, he is also a member of the supergroup formed by SM Entertainment and Capitol Records, SuperM. Taemin's inclusion in SuperM marks his fourth debut.

4. Mark NCT

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Mark is the only member of NCT who is part of all its units. He first debuted with NCT U in April 2016 with the song titled 7th Sense. Then in July 2016, he debuted again as a member of NCT 127 with the single titled Fire Truck. And in the same year, in August, this idol born in Canada debuted as a member of NCT Dream, which is the teenage unit in NCT.

Not only that, because of his talent, Mark was also chosen as a member of SuperM, which consists of 7 leading figures of SM Entertainment, and debuted in 2019 with the single titled Jopping. This is his fourth debut.

5. Baekhyun EXO

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Baekhyun started his debut with EXO in 2012, then he joined the sub-unit EXO-CBX consisting of 3 members including himself, Chen, and Xiumin. This main vocalist with a melodious voice also started his solo debut as a singer in July 2019 with City Lights. Just a few months after his solo debut, Baekhyun was chosen as a member of SuperM and debuted with a song titled Jopping. This idol with the surname Byun has already made 4 debuts.

6. Cho Seungyoun (WOODZ)

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Singer, rapper, and songwriter born with the name Cho Seungyoun initially debuted with the multinational group formed by Yuehua Entertainment called UNIQ in 2014. Then after participating in the survival show SHOW ME THE MONEY, this man born in 1996 started his debut as a rapper under the name Luizy. Only lasting from 2016 to 2018, Seungyoun eventually changed his name to WOODZ and debuted as a soloist. In 2019, he made a comeback with the group from PRODUCE X 101 called X1. Although the group did not last long, his name became more known to the public as an all-rounder idol.

7. Mino WINNER

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Before known as a member of WINNER, it turns out that Mino has already made his debut. He was once a part of a group called BoM which debuted in 2011 as a rapper named Tagoon. However, the boy group did not last long and disbanded in 2014. After the disbandment, Mino auditioned at YG Entertainment and successfully debuted as a member of WINNER. He is also a part of the rapper duo MOBB with Bobby iKON. This Song family man also started his career as a soloist in 2018 with the single titled Fiance. In total, Mino has made 4 debuts.

8. Moon Jinsil

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Once viral as a backup dancer for BLACKPINK, Moon Jinsil has actually been a member of 5 groups at the same time. In 2015, she made her debut under the stage name Heeso with GI or Global Icon with an androgynous concept. Because the group didn't attract much public attention, Jinsil debuted again with the group HEXE as Jin. Unfortunately, that group also didn't last long, so she made her comeback in 2016 with AGirls.

Jinsil also became the leader of the girl group Various in 2017, which only lasted until 2018. Despite several failures, this talented dancer continues to pursue her dream as an idol and made her comeback with the group Blastar from VH Entertainment. This is her 5th debut with a K-Pop group.

9. Kim Sohee

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Kim Sohee, born in 1995, has debuted 5 times. She first debuted as part of the project groups I.B.I and C.I.V.A with the contestants of PRODUCE 101. She also participated in the program IDOL DRAMA OPERATION which formed the girl group called Girl Next Door and debuted with the song Deep Blue Eyes in 2017. In the same year, she also started her solo singing career. Lastly, she debuted with the permanent group NATURE under n.CH Entertainment in 2018.

10. Taeyeon SNSD

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If counted, the leader of SNSD has actually debuted 5 times. Taeyeon started her career as a member of SNSD in 2007. Then she joined the first sub-unit of SNSD called TTS with 2 other members, Tiffany and Seohyun. In 2014, Taeyeon also debuted as part of SM The Ballad with other SM artists. In 2015, this idol with the surname Kim started her solo singing career with a mini album titled I. Lastly, her fifth debut was with the second sub-unit of SNSD Oh!GG in 2018

11. HyunA

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Not many people know, HyunA famous with the group 4Minute has actually debuted 7 times. She started her career as a member of Wonder Girls who debuted in 2007. Not long after her debut, HyunA decided to leave the group due to health issues. She then joined Cube Entertainment and debuted with 4Minute in 2008. Throughout her career under Cube Entertainment, Hyuna has been part of two sub-units, Trouble Maker and Triple H. She has also been successful as a soloist, debuting with the song Bubble Pop.

In addition, she was also part of the project group 4Tomorrow in 2009 and Dazzling Red in 2012.

Those are the 11 idols with the most debuts. They are very talented and determined, constantly striving to achieve their dreams as singers. Like the idols mentioned above, you should also never give up and continue to work hard to achieve your dreams!

Written by: Fitri Mardiana

(kpl/mag)