Several of todays top K-Pop idols were just one decision away from debuting in entirely different groups.
Lets dive into these intriguing near-debut stories.
1.6MIX: Before the members eventually formed TWICE, there was a potential group known as 6MIX.
Originally, this lineup was set to includeNayeon,Jungyeon, Jihyo, andSana.
2.ITZY Chaeryeong: Once a contestant on the iconic survival show SIXTEEN,Chaeryeongalmost secured a spot in TWICE.
Despite the setback, her undeniable talent and stage presence eventually led her to debut with ITZY.
Today, her dynamic performances and girl-crush charisma perfectly embody ITZYs fierce identity.
3.NCT Johnny: While training alongside members of EXO,Johnnywas nearly introduced as part of that group.
5.BLACKPINK Jisoo: It might be hard to believe, but SM Entertainment once tried to scoutJisoo.
9.ATEEZ Wooyoung: Before his rise with ATEEZ,Wooyoungwas a trainee at BigHit Entertainment.
This connection even sparked speculation that he might have debuted with TXT instead.
These behindthe-scenes what if scenarios reveal just how fine the line can be between different career paths in K-Pop.
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