Facts about Jun SEVENTEEN's Career Journey, from Child Actor in China to Transformed into an Idol, a Visual Line Skilled in Kungfu

Kapanlagi.com - The name Wen Junhui or Jun SEVENTEEN is becoming more popular when he decided to expand his career in South Korea.This handsome idol from China, was previously known as a child actor.It's no wonder that Jun SEVENTEEN has become the member who has starred in the most drama series and films.

The entertainment industry is not something new for Jun SEVENTEEN.For CARAT, the familiar nickname for SEVENTEEN fans, of course, they are already familiar with Jun's profile as a former child actor.

Since a young age, Jun has been involved in the entertainment industry in China.His acting talent was recognized when he won the Best New Performer Silvers Award nomination in 2006 through the film titled The Pye Dog.

Until finally, Jun chose to fly to South Korea and pursue a career as a K-Pop idol.This 25-year-old handsome idol has several interesting facts that are worth knowing.Especially for fans of SEVENTEEN, it would be incomplete not to know the interesting facts about Jun, who is part of the performance unit. The following are the amazing facts about Jun SEVENTEEN.

1. Entering the Entertainment World at the Age of 2

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Before debuting with SEVENTEEN, Jun was already famous in the Chinese entertainment industry. Since he was young, the handsome face of Jun SEVENTEEN often appeared on television screens in China. When he started his career as a commercial star, he was only 2 years old. At such a young age, Jun SEVENTEEN was trusted to star in numerous commercials, television dramas, and even films.

The year 2006 marked the beginning of Jun SEVENTEEN's achievements thanks to his charming acting talent. Yes, Jun won the nomination for the Best New Performer Silver Award from the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild for his film The Pye Dog. In addition, Jun SEVENTEEN was also nominated for the 27th Hong Kong Film Awards as Best New Performer. It's very proud, isn't it, KLovers?

2. Casting at Shopping Center

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Jun's career as a K-Pop idol began when he received a casting offer from Pledis Entertainment agency. The casting offer was given to Jun while he was hanging out with his friends at a shopping center.

Something interesting happened until Jun finally accepted the offer to fly to South Korea to become an idol. Several sources, including koreaboo, mentioned that Jun's interest in the K-Pop world started because his friends listened to a lot of K-Pop music. So when he got the opportunity, Jun accepted it and started training under the management of Pledis Entertainment agency.

3. Debut with SEVENTEEN

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Developing his career in the South Korean entertainment industry, Jun SEVENTEEN started in 2012. Before his debut, Jun underwent training at Pledis Entertainment agency with his fellow trainees. Jun SEVENTEEN's training duration lasted at least 2 years and 7 months. Eventually, Jun and his fellow members debuted in 2015, introduced through the television program SEVENTEEN Project: Big Debut Plan which was broadcasted by MBC.

4. Joining the Performance Sub Unit

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As known, SEVENTEEN has three sub units consisting of members according to their abilities. Among them are the hip hop unit, vocal unit, and performance unit. Among these units, Jun SEVENTEEN officially joined the performance sub unit with Hoshi, The8, and Dino. His position in the unit is as a dancer and sub vocalist.

5. Kung Fu and Martial Arts Expert

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This handsome idol, born on June 10, 1996, is very talented in various fields. One of them is Jun SEVENTEEN's expertise in kung fu, martial arts, and wushu. Because of his skills, Jun SEVENTEEN has also starred in several action genre films like The Legend is Born: Ip Man. Not only skilled in kung fu and martial arts, Jun is also talented in playing musical instruments such as the piano and even drums.

6. Idol with Captivating Visuals

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Jun SEVENTEEN is part of the visual line with a handsome face. Not only handsome, Jun SEVENTEEN is also known for his sweet smile that melts the hearts of fans. Moreover, with his amazing talent, Jun SEVENTEEN is loved by many fans. Agree, KLovers?

7. Like Bromance with The8

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In the boy group SEVENTEEN, Jun is one of the members who is from outside of South Korea. Not only Jun, but The8 is also a member from China. Both of them, who are from China, are known to be very close compared to other members. Moreover, they are also part of the performance sub-unit, which makes their closeness like siblings.

Furthermore, recently Jun and The8 of SEVENTEEN were reported to be returning to their hometown in China. Through Pledis Entertainment agency, they are reported to focus on their activities in China from September to December. As a result, the news of SEVENTEEN's comeback will only feature 11 members without Jun and The8.

That is the fact about Jun, SEVENTEEN's former child actor in China who has now transformed into an idol. What do you think, KLovers?

(Source: soompi, koreaboo, carat.fandom.com)

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