Ever heard of idols becoming idols because of their favorites? We all had to start somewhere, but these idols used their fangirling passion to the next level and became idols themselves. Talk about inspiration!
Here are seven fan-to-idol stories that will blow your minds!
1. Jeon Somi
After her IOI days, Somi continued to have a few activities before preparing for her solo debut. During this time she met one of her role models on the set of Unnie's Slam Dunk, the idol shared that she decided to become a singer after watching 2NE1 so meeting Minzy on the show released her inner fangirl. Somi said that she sang 2NE1's "Lonely" for her JYPE audition.
2. MOMOLAND's Jane
Jane is a massive fan of INFINITE's L and Sunggyu to the point that she dedicated a fansite called "Baby's Breath" to both men. Later on, she became part of MOMOLAND and was recorded nervously (and adorably!) standing next to Sunggyu on M Countdown the same day MOMOLAND received their first win for "Bboom Bboom." How lucky!
3. DIA's Somyi
Somyi's story is unbelievable! The idol revealed during a Vlive that before she became DIA's maknae, she was their fans first. Somyi said she was such a fan that she even purchased DIA's first-generation membership and that her favorite member was Eunchae. Wow, reality can be better than dreams sometimes.
4. LOONA's Gowon
Gowon has been open about being a fan of Oh My Girl. She shared with her fans how she decided to become an idol after watching their concert. She even danced to one of their songs for her audition and actively bought their albums.
5. IU
The veteran artist has been in the industry long enough to say that she had become an inspiration for other aspiring idols. However, there was a time when IU was the one doing the fangirling. She has shared her love for BIGBANG back then, and her utmost favorite member is Taeyang because of his eyes that smile. Many fans know about their past interaction such IU kissing him on the cheek during their "I Need a Girl" performance and their hug at Inkigayo.
6. KARD's Somin
Even before they became friends, Somin has been open about her admiration for Hyuna. During one of her Vlive, the idol excitedly talked about watching Hyuna's performance, she was in awe and said, "It still blows me away when I think about everything she does when performing with very little time given on stage." Somin continues to have Hyuna as her inspiration even though they've become close friends.
7. 2NE1's Dara
Before her rise to stardom Dara was just a simple fangirl, but a fangirl still. During her teenage days before she even joined 2NE1, she admitted that she was a massive fan of Fin.K.L., one of the original girl groups in South Korea. Dara admired the group, but her favorite seems to be Lee Hyori! However, now that she's also part of the industry, she looks to have formed a friendship with her idols and occasionally have dinners with them.
