Before they debuted in the Korean entertainment industry, there is no doubt that some K-pop idols had other careers they thought of pursuing someday. If you do not know anyone, below are 10 examples, particularly those stars who initially dreamed of becoming doctors or nurses.
10 K-pop Idols Who Could Have Pursued Careers as Doctors or Nurses
ASTRO Cha Eunwoo
If he was not recruited by Fantagio Entertainment, ASTRO member Cha Eunwoo could have majored in a university course related to medicine since being a doctor was his first career goal. He also dreamed of becoming a teacher or a news anchor.
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EXO Kai
During a live broadcast held in 2016, EXO Kai revealed to the fans that if he is not a K-pop idol now, he could have been a doctor. His reason behind this dream is his mom used to work in the medical industry, so he wants to follow her footsteps.
Former IZ*ONE Sakura
In an interview before debuting as an IZ*ONE member, Miyawaki Sakura shared that she wants to be a doctor aside from becoming an idol. She specified that she wants to become an obstetrician-gynecologist (OBGYN) because she is amazed at the thought of helping bring new life into this world.
NCT Jaemin
NCT Jaemin is another K-pop idol who could have been a doctor. When he was still an elementary school student, he initially thought of becoming a doctor. This does not seem a surprise considering he did many volunteer works during his youth. It is clear how much he wants to help other people.
Former GFRIEND Yerin
Another female K-pop idol on the list is former GFRIEND Yerin. She once shared to the fans that if she did not debut as an idol, she would be a nurse. She also thought of pursuing being a stewardess or a bank clerk.
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INFINITE Dongwoo
INFINITE Dongwoo revealed that he would work in the medical field as a doctor who specializes in traditional Chinese medicine. The reason behind this is he wants to cure her grandmother who suffered from a disease.
Former IZ*ONE Hyewon
Another former IZ*ONE member on the list is Hyewon. She said in a Japanese magazine interview that she would be a nurse if she was not a K-pop idol now.
AB6IX Donghyun
At one fan signing event, a fan asked AB6IX Donghyun what his career could have been if he is not an idol at present. He answered that he prefers to be a doctor or a teacher.
Former PRISTIN Kyla
When she was still young, former PRISTIN Kyla said that she wanted to be a doctor. Now that she is no longer under any entertainment agencies and is currently in the United States, maybe she will fulfill her dreams.
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Former X1 Lee Eunsang
One of the elementary school classmates of former X1 Lee Eunsang unveiled that the idol's childhood dream is to be a doctor. Another former classmate shared that Eunsang wrote this dream of his in their yearbook.
Do you think these K-pop idols perfectly fit as doctors or nurses?
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Written by Mhaliya Scott
