With their stunning looks and “it girl” aura, these 5 K-pop idols could have been SM’s main image if they had debuted under the label.
Why did they choose another agency?
(G)I-DLE Yuqi
One of the top beauties and brains from China, Yuqi shared that she initially passed the audition for SM Entertainment. If he had pursued it, he could have been in aespa.
However, she chose Cube Entertainment after realizing she would fit more into their “girl crush” concept. Yuqi also hilariously revealed that the label told her that if she signed with them, she would debut after 1 year of training.
NMIXX Sullyoon
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Another visual idol who could be in aespa if he chooses SM is NMIXX Sullyoon, who is currently part of JYP Entertainment.
During his first days of debut, the idol shared that he passed the SM, JYP and YG “BIG 3” auditions, boasting not only top-notch beauty but solid singing and dancing skills.
Ultimately, she chose JYP because of her love for her senior girl group, TWICE.
Wooah Look
Even though she didn’t try to audition for SM unlike many rumors, K-Netz thinks that Nana would be one of the best images due to her uncanny resemblance to Red Velvet Irene.
In a past interview, Nana revealed that SM actually tried to single her out multiple times. But due to her loyalty to their CEO who raised her on a dance team before founding the label, she chose NV and debuted in Wooah.
K-Netz discussed that if she wasn’t in aespa, 01-liner, she would have been the strongest candidate to become SMNGG’s leader and main visual.
Lee Hyori
Before becoming Fin. KL, Lee Hyori trained with SM Entertainment for a while before leaving due to personal reasons.
Later, DSP media discovered her as a member of Fin.KL, the group where she gained huge popularity. She did not become an icon years later, but she also became the queen of CF and also the most sought after celebrity in the world of entertainment.
Apink Oh Hayoung
Among second generation idols, Oh Hayoung has a strong affection for Girls’ Generation; therefore, the label he really wanted to train himself in was SM Entertainment.
However, she did not make it to the final lineup.
She insisted on joining the label, but a team leader decided to take her when they left for Cube. This is how he was able to debut as Apink.
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