Facts About Sehun EXO, Former Ulzzang Who Transformed into an Idol - The Legendary Story Behind Casting with the Agency

Kapanlagi.com - Sehun is the youngest member or maknae of the boy group EXO. This K-Pop idol born on April 12, 1994 has stunning visuals and was known as an ulzzang in the past. This idol with a million fans successfully attracts attention through his cool appearance.

Consisting of 9 members, EXO has achieved the peak of their career. Among the EXO members, Sehun is the youngest member. That's why Sehun EXO is the favorite member of his hyungs and EXO-L.

In addition, his charming visuals often make Sehun EXO frequently nominated for the most handsome male idol. This male idol with nearly perfect visuals has some interesting facts about his career journey.

Curious about Sehun EXO's career journey facts? You can find out more through the review below KLovers.

1. Recruited Through Street Cast

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The career journey of Sehun EXO as an idol is indeed interesting to dig into. Especially there is a unique story behind Sehun's career journey that is widely discussed. Yes, as reported by koreaboo, Sehun EXO's meeting with SM Entertainment agency started when he was still in elementary school.

Meanwhile, at that time Sehun received an offer from the agency through street cast. After school, Sehun EXO suddenly received a casting offer from one of the SM Entertainment staff. The staff wanted to give him a business card. However, Sehun, who was still young, ran away from him because he was afraid to interact with strangers. Interestingly, Sehun actually ran away from the staff for 30 minutes. This story is so popular behind Sehun's career journey as an idol.

2. Being a Trainee for 4 Years

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Although he initially ran away from SM Entertainment staff who wanted to offer him a casting, Sehun eventually became a trainee. Sehun EXO trained for approximately 4 years. Sehun's extraordinary talent since he was young and his long training period made him a multi-talented idol.

Finally, in 2012, Sehun debuted with EXO with their first album titled Mama. During their debut, Sehun joined the EXO-K sub-unit along with Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O, and Kai. In the EXO boy group, Sehun holds positions as the lead dancer, rapper, sub-vocalist, visual, and even the maknae.

3. Talented in Acting

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Aside from having charming visuals and talent in the music industry, Sehun also frequently participates in films, dramas, and television series. For example, some of his acting talents include being the lead actor in DEAR ARCHIMEDES, SECRET QUEEN MAKERS, and EXO NEXT DOOR. Furthermore, the latest news is that Sehun EXO is rumored to be starring in the drama NOW, WE ARE BREAKING UP alongside Song Hye Kyo and Jang Ki Yong. Can't wait, KLovers?

4. Male Idol Who Used to Be an Ulzzang

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Having a captivating visual, Sehun from EXO is known to have been an ulzzang in the past. Ulzzang itself is a term for someone who is very popular for having a handsome or beautiful face. Because since he was young, Sehun has indeed had a handsome and captivating face. It's no wonder that this idol from SM Entertainment has many fans and can be called the bias of millions of people. Now Sehun has transformed from an ulzzang to a K-Pop idol.

5. Nominated as the Most Handsome Male Idol

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Because of his almost perfect visual, this group's maknae often gets nominated as the most handsome male idol. Several times, Sehun from EXO frequently enters the list of the most handsome faces in the world. One of them was in 2020, where Sehun successfully ranked 21st as the most handsome male idol in the world according to KingChoice, chosen by netizens. Similarly, in 2018, Sehun also entered the list of the 100 most handsome men in the world according to TC Candler, ranking 15th.

6. Having Fantastic Valuable Properties

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Being an Idol, the income obtained is certainly quite fantastic. Including for Sehun EXO who is rumored to have fantastic valuable properties. According to koreaboo, it is known that Sehun bought a building worth 3.35 billion KRW in the Sangdo-dong area of Seoul. The area is even known to be quite strategic as it is located in the heart of Seoul.

Those are a series of facts about the career journey of Sehun EXO, the maknae of the beloved group by its members and fans. Not only having a charming visual but also talented, right KLovers?

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