7 Interesting Things About Wang Yibo UNIQ, From Fear of Darkness to Becoming a Racer

Kapanlagi.com - After starring in the Chinese drama, THE UNTAMED, the name Wang Yibo has become widely discussed by K-Pop fans. Not only talented in the acting world, he is actually a member of the Korean-Chinese boy band UNIQ. Although his group is currently on hiatus, Yibo continues to succeed with his solo career as a singer and actor in China. His handsome face makes it impossible for us to ignore this guy.

Want to know more interesting things about Wang Yibo? Let's expand your knowledge about him by reading the list below!

1. Professional Motorcycle Racer

Wang Yibo UNIQ © Instagram/yibo.w_85

Despite being busy with his career as an idol and actor, Leo, this guy, can still pursue his dream of becoming a racer. In fact, he has now joined a professional team formed by a well-known motorcycle brand. Yibo himself is still actively competing and has just won his race in the ASIAN ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019.

2. The Baby of The Group Who is Afraid of the Dark

Wang Yibo UNIQ © Instagram/yibo.w_85

Although he appears cool, Yibo actually has some fears, one of which is the dark. When he is in a hotel room, he has to sleep with the TV on to eliminate his fear. He also always turns on the lights wherever he is. If there is no light, Yibo has to sleep with someone by his side.

3. Obsessed with Lego

Wang Yibo UNIQ © Instagram/yibo.w_85

In addition to luxury goods and motorcycles, this guy who is very close to his mother also collects a lot of Lego. He is known to be obsessed with the toy, especially those in the form of classic cars. There are so many that Yibo even has difficulty storing his valuable items.

4. Hobby of Skateboarding

Wang Yibo UNIQ © Instagram/yibo.w_85

Not just for fun, Yibo's skateboarding skills make him worthy of being called a real skateboard player. This good friend of Cho Seungyeon even joined a skateboard club called Extreme Youth to further hone his talent in the sport. Isn't that cool?

5. Hating Insects

Wang Yibo UNIQ © Instagram/yibo.w_85

For those of you who are afraid of insects, you're just like Wang Yibo. He dislikes them so much that he once screamed hysterically when he found an insect on the filming location. Not only that, his co-star Xiao Zhan also chased Yibo with an insect in his hand.

6. Green is His Favorite Color

Wang Yibo UNIQ © Instagram/yibo.w_85

Wang Yibo really likes the color green because it has a philosophy to motivate someone to keep moving forward. From motorcycles, racing uniforms, to skateboards, Yibo's favorites are dominated by that color. In his daily life, this freestyle guy often wears clothes that are green!

7. Almost didn't play in 'THE UNTAMED'

Wang Yibo UNIQ © Instagram/yibo.w_85

What would happen if THE UNTAMED without Wang Yibo, surely it would be very sad, right? However, it turns out that almost happened because the producer doubted Yibo who has the status of a K-Pop idol. Not giving up, Yibo finally managed to convince the producer and still play a role in the drama.

From small things to extraordinary, those are a series of facts about Wang Yibo that you must know. Which one impressed you the most?

Written by: Ghariza Fathia

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