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8 Photos of Wonbin RIIZE that were 'Gatekept' by SM Entertainment, Picked Up by Agency Staff - Asked to Keep Identity Secret During Casting

8 Photos of Wonbin RIIZE that were 'Gatekept' by SM Entertainment, Picked Up by Agency Staff - Asked to Keep Identity Secret During Casting

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8 Photos of Wonbin RIIZE that were 'Gatekept' by SM Entertainment, Picked Up by Agency Staff - Asked to Keep Identity Secret During Casting

Every K-Pop idol always has an interesting story before starting their career journey in the entertainment industry. This includes Wonbin RIIZE, who was cast by SM Entertainment and immediately became a sensation online upon debut.

His unique recruitment story only makes fans love this handsome idol even more. Let's check it out! If not now, when?

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A staff member of SM Entertainment revealed that usually their agency never picks up people they are casting directly.

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However, different treatment was given to Wonbin when they tried to get the idol born on March 2, 2002.

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Worried that Wonbin would be recruited by another agency, SM Entertainment took the initiative to pick him up directly.

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At that time, it was said that Wonbin left for Seoul right after school, so he was still wearing his school uniform.

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Upon arriving in Seoul, Wonbin was confused because the SM Entertainment staff immediately told him to wear a mask that covered the name tag on his uniform.

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This treatment is not without reason, because Wonbin was already too handsome even before his debut, combined with the extraordinary talent he possesses.

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Fans who know this fact find Wonbin's recruitment story very interesting and it makes them love and be proud of the idol even more.

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At the same time, fans also joke that Wonbin was hidden, gatekept, and even kidnapped by SM Entertainment.