Before our favorite K-pop idols debuted, they were trainees under their respective agencies. Usually K-pop labels use trainees as extras in music videos of their artists, as either the object of a member's affection or background characters. Below are K-pop idols who appeared in other artists' MVs prior to their debut.
10+ K-pop Idols Who Appeared on Other Artists' Music Videos Prior to Debut
EXO Chanyeol
Five days before he debuted as an EXO member, Chanyeol starred in Girls' Generation's "Genie" MV (Japanese version). He rubs a magic lamp in a dusty attic, which summons the girl group.
BTS J-Hope, V, Jin, Jungkook, Suga
In Jo Kwon's "I'm Da One" MV released in June 2012, BTS members V, J-Hope, Suga, Jin, and Jungkook can be seen in various scenes.
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BLACKPINK Jennie
In August 2012, BIGBANG G-Dragon's "That XX" MV officially came out, and it features BLACKPINK Jennie who played the female lead. She was gorgeous even back then!
BLACKPINK Lisa
Besides Jennie, BLACKPINK Lisa also made a pre-debut appearance on a BIGBANG music video. You can see her in Taeyang's "RINGA LINGA" MV, which was dropped in November 2013. She just had a brief appearance though.
BLACKPINK Jisoo
Another BLACKPINK member on the list is Jisoo, who was featured in two music videos, specifically Epik High's "Spoiler + "Happen Ending" MV in October 2014 and Hi Suhyun's "I'm Different" MV (feat. iKON Bobby) in November 2014.
Stray Kids Bang Chan, A.C.E Chan
Both Stray Kids Bang Chan and A.C.E. Chan made a cameo in TWICE's "Like Ooh-Ahh" MV. Though it's hard to recognize them with the zombie makeup, you can spot them if you look closer. You can also see them in the MV behind (with Nayeon).
TWICE Sana
TWICE Sana can easily be spotted in GOT7's "A" MV as she is the primary love interest, who all the members are obsessed with. She plays the role of a waitress at a restaurant the boys visit.
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TWICE Mina, Momo, Nayeon, Chaeyoung, Tzuyu + IZ*ONE Chaeyeon, Bang Chan
Eight months ahead of their debut as TWICE members, Mina, Momo, Nayeon, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu appeared in miss A's "Only You" MV.
It's difficult to see them though, as the camera only focuses on the Miss A members and the transitions are fast.
TWICE Dahyun, Chaeyoung, Momo, Tzuyu + Jeon Somi
Several TWICE members such as Dahyun, Momo, Nayeon, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu made pre-debut appearances on GOT7's "Stop Stop It" MV in separate scenes.
Dahyun, in particular, plays the role of Jay B's crush. Jeon Somi, who was still a JYP trainee at that time, was featured in the MV as well.
TWICE Nayeon, Jeongyeon
TWICE Nayeon also made a cameo in GOT7's "Girls Girls Girls" MV, and this time she is a high-school student. Her bandmate Jeongyeon can also be seen in this music video but just for a few seconds.
PRISTIN Yebin, Jieqiong, Eunwoo
Yebin, Eunwoo, and Jieqiong, who all became PRISTIN members in March 2017, appeared in SEVENTEEN's "Mansae" MV which was released in September 2015. They all acted as classmates of the members, as well as friends of the members' crush.
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SEVENTEEN Mingyu, Wonwoo, Hoshi, Woozi, S.Coups, Seungwan
Several of the current members of SEVENTEEN made a cameo in NU'EST's "Face" MV.
The boys act tough and intimidating in the video that is truly a contrast to SEVENTEEN's image at present.
If you know other K-pop idols who appeared on other artists' music videos, name them in the comments section below!
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Written by Maria Scott
