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6 K-Pop Idols Who Started Their Career While Still in Middle School, From IU to Taemin SHINee

6 K-Pop Idols Who Started Their Career While Still in Middle School, From IU to Taemin SHINee

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6 K-Pop Idols Who Started Their Career While Still in Middle School, From IU to Taemin SHINee

IU and Taemin SHINee are examples of K-Pop stars who are very popular. Their fame is not only huge in South Korea, but they are also adored by millions of international fans.

Now at the peak of their popularity and success, the journey of IU and Taemin SHINee has been very long. Interestingly, they both started their careers while still in middle school.

So, here are a number of Idols who successfully debuted while still in middle school. Who are they?

6 K-Pop Idols Who Started Their Career While Still in Middle School, From IU to Taemin SHINee

First, there is the maknae (youngest member) of the SHINee group, Taemin. The handsome guy successfully debuted when he was only 14 years old!

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Next, there is Jeon Somi who became the champion of Produce 101. Her victory led to her debut with I.O.I at the age of 15.

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Jang Wonyoung was still in middle school when she successfully debuted as a member of IZONE. The champion of Produce 48 started her career two months after her 14th birthday.

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The beautiful singer IU indeed has a long journey in her career. She started her success when she successfully debuted at the age of 15.

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This time there is one member of f(x), Krystal, who also debuted at a very young age. Still in junior high school, she managed to start her career at the age of 14.

6 K-Pop Idols Who Started Their Career While Still in Middle School, From IU to Taemin SHINee

Lastly, there is Sohee who is a former member of the girl group Wonder Girls. The beautiful idol and actress successfully debuted under JYP Entertainment at the age of 15.