6 Korean Stars Who Were Once Rejected by YG Entertainment Auditions but are Now Successful Worldwide

Kapanlagi.com - The path to success is different for everyone. Even if you feel very talented, it is not guaranteed that you will be accepted when applying to a famous company.

This is what a number of Korean stars, both actors and K-Pop idols, have experienced. Who would have thought that behind their current worldwide popularity, these Korean stars once auditioned for YG Entertainment.

Unfortunately, YG Entertainment did not recognize their talent at that time and chose not to pass them. Fortunately, the failure they experienced from YG Entertainment did not break their spirits to continue fighting.

As a result, the following individuals have now become successful Korean stars who are known worldwide. Who are they?

1. Rain

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Long before succeeding as an artist and entrepreneur like now, Rain started his career by auditioning for YG Entertainment. Unfortunately, Yang Hyun Suk, the former CEO of YG Entertainment, who auditioned him at that time, did not pass Rain.

Indeed, YG Entertainment seems to not be Rain's source of fortune, because after he was accepted and succeeded under JYP Entertainment, his name continued to shine. His popularity even soared throughout Asia, and even reached the US.

2. Park Bo Gum

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One of Yang Hyun Suk's regrets throughout his career of auditioning many talented individuals is not being observant enough to recognize the talent possessed by Park Bo Gum. Yes, Bo Gum also once submitted an audition video to YG Entertainment, but his video was not chosen, so he couldn't proceed to the next stage of the audition.

Failing to pass the audition as a K-Pop idol trainee, Bo Gum instead solidified his initial steps in the entertainment world by debuting as an actor in 2014. He got roles in Korean dramas NAEIL'S CANTAIBILE and WONDERFUL DAYS.

His name skyrocketed after being appointed as an MC on the Korean music show Music Bank, as well as getting a role in one of the most successful Korean dramas in history, REPLY 1988. Since then, Bo Gum began to be known globally, especially as one of the best actors in Korea.

3. Chungha

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Besides Park Bo Gum, Yang Hyun Suk also did not pass Chungha's audition video. At that time, Chungha did not make it to the top candidate in the audition held by YG Entertainment.

However, Chungha is very talented as a K-Pop idol. On the contrary, Yang Hyun Suk let Chungha move to JYP Entertainment just like that. Chungha then moved to MNH Entertainment.

Her name started to attract attention when she successfully participated in Produce 101 and debuted with I.O.I. Although the group has officially disbanded, Chungha has successfully continued her career. As a result, she has become one of the most successful solo singers in the K-Pop industry today.

4. Wendy Red Velvet

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Wendy Red Velvet also experienced a similar fate. She sent an audition audio to YG Entertainment. However, Yang Hyun Suk did not accept it. Despite that, Wendy has vocal qualities that are not so powerful.

Unfortunately, Yang Hyun Suk could not see that. Wendy was then accepted into SM Entertainment and successfully debuted with Red Velvet. Her popularity is unquestionable.

Wendy not only succeeded with her group, but she also successfully debuted solo because her musicality is recognized in the world of K-Pop idols.

5. Crush

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'Victim' of another rejection from YG Entertainment is Crush. Who would have thought that this famous R&B musician in Korea also experienced bad luck when participating in auditions at YG Entertainment.

Crush also sent an audition video to YG Entertainment, but once again Yang Hyun Suk did not recognize his talent. Crush was rejected by YG Entertainment, but now he has succeeded in achieving his career as a musician.

In fact, it can be said that Crush is one of the musicians who often becomes a duet partner for other Korean singers. If he had not joined Amoeba Culture, maybe his path to success would not be as bright as it is now.

6. Honey Lee

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Last but not least, there is Honey Lee. Yes, Honey Lee is known as one of Korea's famous actresses. She has starred in several Korean dramas and box office films.

However, her career journey did not start directly in the acting world. In the early stages of her career, Honey Lee also auditioned for YG Entertainment by sending a video.

And, like the fate of the artists on this list, Honey Lee was rejected by Yang Hyun Suk to join YG Entertainment. Despite that, this success led her to find a stepping stone, and in 2007 Honey Lee became Miss Korea representing her country in the prestigious beauty pageant, Miss Universe.

The bitter pill that these artists received when starting their careers can be proof that early failures do not always hinder success in the end. Instead, by continuing to strive and work hard, they are able to prove themselves as world superstars with the talent they possess.

Truly inspiring, right, KLovers?

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