Chani SF9's Career Journey, Often Playing Younger Versions of Famous Actors - Reveals Embarrassment and Confusion During Kissing Scenes

Kapanlagi.com - Chani SF9 who has a real name Kang Chan-hee is a talented actor and idol under the FNC Entertainment. Chani's career journey can be considered quite long as he used to be a child actor.

Since 2009, he has been involved in various drama titles. Chani SF9 often plays the young version of famous actors, such as Song Joong Ki, Choi Min-ho, and others.

After that, he decided to pursue a career as an idol by joining FNC Entertainment. Many efforts have been made to make Chani SF9's career journey equally long. Now, for those of you who are curious about the full story, please read the information compiled from various sources below.

1. List of Chani SF9's Acting Debuts

Chani SF9 (Credit: Instagram/c_chani_i)

Although Chani SF9 is now famous as an idol, he actually debuted in the entertainment world as an actor in 2009. Chani appeared in the drama THE GREAT QUEEN SEONDEOK as a Hwarang soldier. Although he didn't appear much, he managed to make that role a stepping stone in his acting career.

Not only that, Chani can be said to be a specialist actor who plays the childhood version of other actors. In the drama CAN YOU HEAR MY HEART in 2011, he appeared as the young version of the main character named Cha Dongjoo. Furthermore, he once played the young version of actor Song Joong Ki in the drama THE INNOCEMENT MAN in 2012.

In the same year, he also played the young version of Kang Tae Joon (Choi Min-ho) in the drama TO THE BEAUTIFUL YOU in 2012. In 2015, he returned to play the young version of Ja Gyung, played by actor Gong Myung, in the drama HWAJUNG.

In 2013, when Chani was 13 years old, he got the role of a student named Kim Dojin in the drama THE QUEEN'S CLASSROOM. So, those are some of the roles played by Chani before he debuted as an idol with the SF9 members.

2. Chani SF9's Career Journey as an Idol

Chani SF9 (Credit: Instagram/c_chani_i)

After making a name for himself in the acting industry, Chani SF9 finally decided to participate in D.O.B (Dance or Band), a survival show organized by FNC Entertainment in 2015. At that time, Chani was part of the NEOZ Dance group. His efforts paid off as he was able to defeat his opponents with the song titled K.O.

Chani's name then made it onto the list of potential idols to be debuted by the agency. On October 5, 2016, Chani and eight other members officially debuted as SF9 under FNC Entertainment. They released an album titled Feeling Sensation with the main song Fanfare.

With exceptional talent, Chani holds the positions of main dancer, sub-vocalist, and rapper in the group. Now, SF9 is shining even brighter. Slowly but surely, Chani and the other members have successfully captured the public's attention.

3. Chani SF9 Returns to Pursue an Acting Career

Chani SF9 (Credit: Instagram/c_chani_i)

As mentioned above, Chani SF9 began his career as a child actor in 2009. This has led him to be involved in many drama projects. After debuting as an idol in the group SF9, it turns out that Chani made a comeback by portraying the character Hwang Woo Joo in the drama SKY CASTLE.

This drama has gained quite a lot of attention and received the highest ratings before being overtaken by THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED. Chani's newfound popularity after his comeback has had a positive effect. In the drama, Chani had a kissing scene with Kim Bo Ra. According to him, he was surprised to receive a kiss like that.

"I have never been suddenly kissed in my life, so I was shocked. Even though the scene was in the script, I still felt embarrassed and confused," said Chani.

4. Chani SF9 Once Became MC on Music Core

Chani SF9 (Credit: Instagram/c_chani_i)

Chani SF9 started joining MUSIC CORE on February 16, 2019. On the final episode, on July 17, 2021, Chani bid farewell by expressing his impressions during his time as a host.

"I learned and experienced many things while being on MUSIC CORE. Thank you very much to the producers who always welcomed me warmly, to the MC colleagues who worked with me, and to all the Music Core viewers," said Chani.

If counted from the beginning of joining until his final episode, Chani has been on MUSIC CORE for two years and five months. Of course, that's not a short time for Chani SF9, so it's understandable if he feels sad. He successfully showcased his skills and charm in captivating the viewers every week.

Chani revealed, "It's sad, but I will continue to grow wherever I am. Once again, thank you all very much."

KLovers, that's the career journey of Chani SF9 as an idol and actor. Such extraordinary achievements are not obtained easily. He has been working hard since a very young age.

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