An essential component of the complete K-Pop experience is dance. Idols are rigorously trained in singing and dancing and it is a must-have talent to be able to make it in the K-Pop world. Even if someone is not well versed or an expert in dance, they still work hard to achieve a level of skill to comply with K-Pop standards.
Usually, the dance form practiced and propagated in K-Pop is the powerful, intense K-Pop, crumping, popping, and other contemporary styles. However, there are many idols who are trained in classical dance, that is, they already had a background in classical dance. Now while classical is not the usual style of K-Pop choreography, a background in classical dance always adds an element of grace, elegance, and style to any dance routine. Here are some idols that might not have known that have backgrounds in classical dance.
1. WayV WinWin
It's pretty well-known among NCTzens and WayZenNis that WinWin trained for a shockingly long amount of time at the elite and exclusive Beijing Dance Academy in classical Chinese dance before he moved to South Korea to pursue his dreams of becoming a K-pop idol. His elegance and grace really speak for his background in classical dance even when he's doing hip hop choreography.
2. BTS Jimin
Seeing Jimin on stage with his beautiful and fluid movements in any genre of dance whatsoever, it comes as no shock he has received years of training in ballet, modern, and contemporary dance since he majored in dance. Numerous times during solo dance performances in award shows, his classical side has peeked through, amazing all who watched him dance.
3. F(x) Victoria
Like WinWin, f(x)'s leader Victoria also trained at the Beijing Dance Academy studying Chinese traditional dance before she moved to South Korea to start her career as an idol. Her extensive training has rightfully earned her the name of one of the most versatile and talented dancers in the industry.
4. TWICE Mina
The ever so talented Mina studied ballet for 11 years before she proceeded to follow her dreams of becoming a K-Pop idol. She debuted in TWICE as the main dancer owing to her incredible talent in dance. Over the course of her career as an idol, she has performed on several special stages, showcasing her ballet performance.
5. VIXX N
VIXX's leader N has an unbelievably varied background in dance. From ballet and contemporary to hip hop, he has it all under his belt. His smooth flowing and intense movements are all proof of his incredible talent in dance. There's a reason why he's known as one of the most talented dancer idols ever.
6. EXO Kai
Kai has extensive training in a huge and commendable range of dance styles. Truly, there is no style that Kai does not and has not absolutely mastered and that is evident in his choreography and free style dance. Influences across all styles of dance lend themselves to his skill and talent, enhancing both.
