Most K-Pop idols debut at a young age after going through a trainee period. Usually, they debut when they are in their teens or early twenties. However, some idols debuted at an older age due to various reasons such as a long trainee period, previous failed debut attempts, or having a career in another field. Let's find out who these idols are!Â
No Such Thing as Too Late, 9 K-Pop Group Members Debuted at an Older Age than the Average Idol
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Sojin Girls Day debuted at the age of 24 (international age) along with Minah, Yura, and Hyeri after previously being active as vocal trainers for the group Ulala Session.
Jinho PENTAGON debuted at the age of 24 (international age). Previously, Jinho had interned at SM Entertainment and was part of the SM the Ballad project.
Before returning to Korea and debuting with the group 2NE1 at the age of 24 (international age), Sandara Park had already started her career in the entertainment world while she and her family lived in the Philippines.
Before returning to Korea and debuting with the group 2NE1 at the age of 24 (international age), Sandara Park had already started her career in the entertainment world while she and her family lived in the Philippines.
Longer than BM, J. Seph trained for 5 years before the initial plans for his debut changed. He finally debuted with KARD at the age of 25 (international age).
Park Bom tried auditioning for YG Entertainment for 3 consecutive years before officially becoming a trainee. During her trainee period, Park Bom also struggled with lymphadenitis before debuting with 2NE1 at the age of 25 (international age).
Debuting with WANNAONE at the age of 26 (international age) did not discourage Yoon Jisung. He believed that the most important thing is to try his best and love himself.
Starting her career in the entertainment industry as a back dancer, Kahi After School debuted at the age of 28 (international age) after previously debuting with a short-lived Korean-American girl group named S. Blush.
After returning to South Korea from the United States in 1997, Joon Park became a trainee and struggled with the Asian financial crisis. His struggle was not in vain because Joon Park finally debuted at the age of 29 (international age) with G. O. D.
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