Did you know some of your favorite K-pop idols used to be cheerleaders? Here are five female idols who used to rep their school colors! Keep on reading for the whole list.
1. BLACKPINK Rosé
Most BLINKs know that Rosé used to be part of her school choir team back when she was in Melbourne, Australia. But did you know the "On The Ground" songstress used to be a cheerleader, too?
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Photos of the idol during her pre-debut days showing her with other members of her school's cheer team have circulated online. Rosé is seen waving her pompoms in the photos, wearing a blue polo shirt and a black skirt.
2. Honda Hitomi (former IZ*ONE)
During an appearance on "Knowing Bros," Honda Hitomi was asked if it was true she used to be a cheerleader. The then-IZ*ONE member answered yes, saying she was a cheerleader for six years in elementary school.
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During the show, Honda Hitomi showed off her cheerleading skills. She performed B*Witched's "Mickey," holding two gold pompoms as she showed off her skills.
3. EVERGLOW Yiren
Back when Yiren was a student in Zhejiang, China, Yiren was a cheerleader in an arts academy. Several of her cheerleading pre-debut photos have circulated online.
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In her photos, Yiren is seen wearing a red, white, and blue cheerleading uniform. In addition, she is seen holding blue and white pompoms as she shows off her moves.
4. Weki Meki Doyeon
When Doyeon was a high school student at the Guri Girl's High School, she was the captain of her cheerleading team. With her long limbs and stunning beauty, we are sure the Weki Meki stood out whenever she was on the field.
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However, she moved to the Seoul School of Performing Arts. It is unknown if she was part of the cheerleading team during her time there.
5. EVERGLOW E:U
Yiren is not the only cheerleader in EVERGLOW. Eldest member E:U was also a cheerleader back in the day!
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E:U was part of a competitive cheerleading squad during her youth. She and her team would compete in several championships across South Korea. With her skills and flexibility, it is no wonder she is one of EVERGLOW's main dancers!
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Written by Alexa Lewis
