K-pop entertainment companies- including the "Big 3" agencies (SM, YG, and JYP)- approach people who they think have the potential to become the next rising star in the music industry. While some artists today were scouted by only one label, the six following K-pop idols were cast by the "Big 3." Keep on reading for the whole list!
5 K-pop Idols Who Were Cast by the "Big 3" K-pop Companies
TWICE Dahyun
Everyone knows that TWICE Dahyun is currently an artist under JYP Entertainment. But before she settled with JYP, she auditioned for all the "Big 3" agencies at once. While getting accepted by one of these companies is already a huge achievement, Dahyun was invited to be a trainee in all three. Eventually, she decided to train at JYP.
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iKON DK
iKON DK definitely had splendid performance skills even before he debuted under YG Entertainment because the rest of the "Big 3" wanted him to be part of their artist. In addition to passing an audition for SM Entertainment, DK also won JYP Entertainment's "Trainee Search" contest in 2012.
TREASURE Jaehyuk
TREASURE Jaehyuk is widely known as one of the rappers and vocalists of YG Entertainment's newest boy group, TREASURE. But before getting into YG, he was also scouted by SM Entertainment and JYP Entertainment. Things could've turned out differently if he had chosen SM or JYP.
Not only that, but TREASURE Jaehyuk also received casting offers from other well-known K-pop entertainment companies, such as Pledis Entertainment, CUBE Entertainment, Yuehua Entertainment, and Woollim Entertainment.
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AKMU
AKMU is another YG artist who was scouted by the rest of the "Big 3" companies. This duo was announced as the winners of the second season of "K-pop Star." With that, they had the choice of debuting with any of the "Big 3." Ultimately, they chose YG Entertainment because the agency gave them the most freedom and didn't require them to train.
BAE173 Doha
BAE173 Doha started his career as an actor at four, appearing in television commercials before starring in popular dramas and movies, including "Reply 1994." Thanks to his charming appearance and talent, Doha received casting offers from a staggering ten labels by the age of eight, including Big Hit Music and SM Entertainment.
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He later passed auditions for JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment. But unlike the K-pop idols listed above, Doha didn't debut under any of the "Big 3" agencies and debuted under PocketDol Studio.
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Park Bo Gum
Many fans, especially K-drama fans, know that Park Bo Gum is one of the popular Korean actors, but his original dream was actually to become a K-pop idol. He submitted an audition tape to all of the "Big 3" companies, and all three gave him the opportunity to become their trainee. However, Park also auditioned for other agencies and vowed to go with the label that recommended he try acting. That label is presumably Sidus HQ.
Oh Hyuk
Finally, Oh Hyuk may be an indie artist today, but he has the "K-pop idol" charm that caught the attention of the "Big 3" companies. He auditioned for SM, YG, and JYP and passed each one of them. However, he had never listened to the music released by these labels and had no intention of dancing. Therefore, he decided not to continue becoming a trainee in any of them.
Do you know other K-pop idols also cast by the "Big 3" agencies? Name them in the comment box below!
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Written by Maria Scott
