While K-pop idols are known to specialize in dancing, singing, rapping, or performing in general, these stars didn't stop there and acquired special licenses and certifications far from being idols that you might not know!
Here Are 7 K-pop Idols with Special Licenses, Certifications:
1. Soyou - Beauty License
Former SISTAR Soyou loved singing and dancing since she was young, but would you believe that it is not actually her first dream? In 2012, the idol revealed that due to her interest in celebrities, she acquired a beauty license that focuses on makeup, hair and nail art in middle school.
However, she, fortunately, debuted as a SISTAR and rather than a beautician of celebrities, she became the celebrity instead!
2. Kang Mina -Technician License
According to Ten Asia, former IOI and GUGUDAN Kang Mina is not just an actress and idol but also a technician. In the article, the media outlet mentioned that the idol-turned actress have a Joju technician license.
3. Girls' Day Bang Minah - Excavator Operating License
Bang Minah, a member of the second-gen girl group Girls' Day is now focused on her acting career amid hiatus. But despite her innocent and delicate image, Minah actually holds an excavator operating license that allows her to operate heavy equipment machinery aside from cars.
She particularly studied and acquire the license for a variety show, "Ecovillage" in 2014.
4. SNSD Yuri -Licensed Scuba Diver
In 20212, Yuri of SNSD revealed that she's a certified scuba diver. When she appeared in SBS's "Law of the Jungle," the female icon flaunted her professional skills in diving.
5. MAMAMOO Solar - Therapist, Instructor, Fun Leadership Certifications
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In the K-pop scene, Solar is known as one of the most competitive idols among female idols; thus, instead of one license, she acquired three different special certifications!
The stewardess aspirant took certifications for recreation instructor, laugh therapist, and fun leadership before her debut as an idol. Well, those are truly UNIQUE licenses!
6. WayV Kun - Certified Drone Flyer
In an episode of WayV log, Kun himself revealed that he received a certificate to legally fly a drone! According to fans, in December last year, Kun actually acquired his pilot license as well!
7. SHINee Taemin - Licensed Scuba Diver
Similar to SNSD Yuri, Taemin also got a scuba diving license in 2019, which he got from Cebu, Philippines! The idol confirmed this fact when he had his Arena Tour 2019 in Hokkaido, Japan.
Do you know other idols with special licenses? Comment down!
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Written by Eunice Dawson
