9 K-Pop Idols Who Used to Be Famous Child Models in Korea

Kapanlagi.com - It's not new for K-Pop idols to have a bunch of amazing talents. Besides going through a long trainee period, during that time, future K-Pop idols are also trained in various skills such as singing, rapping, dancing, and acting.

In addition, visuals are also a special attraction. Many K-Pop idols are scouted by agencies due to their popularity before debut. One of the reasons is being a model for various advertisements. Thanks to that experience, these K-Pop idols are no longer awkward in front of the camera when they debut.

Interestingly, many people don't know that these famous K-Pop idols used to be famous child models in Korea. Can you guess who they are?

1. Jeno NCT

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Jeno NCT is famous as a talented dancer, vocalist, and rapper in his group. His facial expressions are admired when he performs in front of the camera. It is not without reason, apparently he has had these talents since he was a child.

Indeed, before his debut, Jeno NCT was a former child model who was famous in Korea. He was even very cute and adorable when starring in a milk advertisement. Now he has transformed into a successful K-Pop idol with NCT.

2. Taehyun TXT

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With distinctive big eyes and a handsome face, Taehyun TXT has attracted a lot of attention since his debut. He is also known for his vocal quality that can reach high notes when singing. His talent in front of the camera has been acquired since he was young.

The fact that he was a former famous child model in Korea cannot be denied. He has been a celebrity since he was young. He has starred in several advertisements. Although he has now become a famous K-Pop idol, Taehyun TXT's adorable aura has not disappeared until now.

3. Junkyu TREASURE

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TREASURE immediately caught the attention of many eyes since the survival show, and eventually successfully debuted. One of the members who is quite popular among fans is Junkyu. He is known to have a sweet aura and always manages to captivate many fans' hearts.

Interestingly, many do not know that Junkyu was actually a former child model in Korea. Junkyu was even so cute and adorable when he was little. His actions as a child model garnered a lot of admiration. It's no wonder that Junkyu now appears so professional in front of the camera.

4. Chani SF9

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Chani SF9 not only succeeded in his career as a K-Pop idol, but he also became a successful actor starring in several hit dramas. One of them is SKY CASTLE. Chani also often appears in various TV shows in Korea, such as music shows, where he serves as an MC.

It turns out that he gained valuable experience in front of the camera since he was young. Indeed, since a young age, Chani has been involved as a child model starring in several advertisements in Korea.

His natural mischievous expression as a child was so adorable back then. Now, Chani has transformed into one of the captivating K-Pop idols.

5. Moonbin ASTRO

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Many say that Moonbin ASTRO has attracted attention since he was young. Apparently, this is not without reason, because Moonbin is a former child model who is quite popular in Korea.

He even starred in several commercials with young Chani. Thanks to his experience as a child model, Moonbin has now become a K-Pop idol and a charming celebrity in front of the camera.

Interestingly, not only does he have a handsome visual, Moonbin also has a lot of talent. His skill in front of the camera since he was young has successfully expanded his career as a music show host in Korea.

6. SinB GFRIEND

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SinB GFRIEND is known for her impressive dance and singing abilities as a K-Pop idol. Her expressions in front of the camera often receive a lot of praise.

Apparently, SinB had been training her abilities long before becoming a trainee. Because, since she was young, she had been involved in several commercials as a child model.

SinB even starred in commercials with young Chani and Moonbin. It's no wonder that the three of them are often called the trio of child models, and they remain close friends until now.

7. Vernon SEVENTEEN

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Vernon SEVENTEEN is known as one of the K-Pop idols who is really good at rapping on stage. The same goes for his charisma and visuals that often make many fans fail to focus on him.

As it is known, Vernon moved from New York to Korea at the age of 5. Apparently, when he was still a child, he already showed his talent in the television industry, starring in several commercials in Korea. It's true, many people don't know that Vernon SEVENTEEN was also a former child model.

8. Nancy MOMOLAND

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Who doesn't admire her beauty? Nancy has indeed become the visual and center of MOMOLAND. Thanks to her abundant talents, Nancy has succeeded in expanding her career not only as a K-Pop idol, but also as an actress and presenter.

It turns out that her skill in front of the camera has been acquired since she was young, by becoming a child model. In fact, Nancy has also been a child model for the same brand as Vernon SEVENTEEN.

9. Chanwoo iKON

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Last but not least, there is Chanwoo from iKON who is famous for his charming visuals. Just like all the K-Pop idols on this list, Chanwoo was also once a famous child model in Korea.

He has shown his adorable expressions since he was young. Interestingly, he still maintains it until now. This is proven by his sweet aura when he appears in front of the camera, especially when he smiles.

In addition, Chanwoo is also close to Moonbin from ASTRO because they have starred in the same advertisement and have been models for TVXQ's music video for the song Ballons, along with Chani from SF9. Interestingly, all three of them, including SinB from GFRIEND, were also former child models.

Well, those are some of the K-Pop idols who were once famous child models in Korea. Although many may not know about it, it is undeniable that the success of being a child idol has opened doors to their success as famous K-Pop idols now.

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