In an online community, a recently photo of Lami, a trainee who almost debuted as aespa, became a huge topic among K-pop fans. This is after the image hinted at her return to SM Entertainment.
What is she up to?
Ex-SMROOKIES Lami To Reportedly Debut As Actress Under SM Entertainment
On December 7, former SM Entertainment trainee Lami drew massive attention from K-pop fans and netizens after her unseen photo circulated online.
In the photo, Lami is seen smiling at the camera while playing with her hair. The former trainee has gotten more mature compared to when she was active as SMROOKIES, but her stunning beauty remains.
In the post, it was then implied that the booklet where Lami's face was printed is actually her artist's profile under SM Entertainment. It was speculated that she will debut as an actress and will promote herself using her birth name, Kim Sung Kyung.
In fact, the circulating photos also showed the content of the booklet, proving information about the former idol trainee.
Lami/Kim Sung Kyung's Profile:
Name: Kim Sung Kyung (Lami)
Birthday: March 3, 2003
Specialty/Hobby: Piano, Dancing
TV series:
- MBC "Twinkle Twinkle" - Han Jeongwon (2011)
- KBS "A Perfect Spy" - Lee Minjung (2011)
- MBC "Me Too, Flower!" - Cha Bongsun (2011)
- SBS "Five Fingers" - Hong Dami (2012)
- JTBC "How Long I've Kissed" - Jo Yoongmin (2012)
Feature Films:
- Montage - Seojin (2013)
- 11 AM - Youngeun (2013)
TV Programs:
- Mickey Mouse Club (2015)
This is not the first time that Lami reportedly returned to SM Entertainment after leaving the agency in 2020.
In November, rumors about her actress debut spread among web users after her name was mentioned along with other SM artists in the 3rd quarter's report of the company. The principal manager of actors under SM Entertainment named Kwon Oh Beom also started following Lami.
With the release of her artist's profile, the official announcement from the agency is the remaining thing that fans are just waiting to completely confirm the news.
Lami in 2013 to 2020: SMROOKIES, MV Debut, 'Mickey Mouse Club'
Lami, 19, entered SM Entertainment in 2013 to train as an actress. Eventually, she was added to SMROOKIES and continued training, intending to become an idol.
Due to her visuals, Lami became popular among K-pop fans, and her fandom got bigger even before her debut when she made an appearance in Red Velvet's "Happiness" in 2014, her debut in an MV.
When she joined Channel Korea's "Mickey Mouse Club," she was loved even more for her innocent visuals, lovely personality and excellent idol skills.
Later on, it was reported that she will join SR16G, a pre-debut team that is set to be launched as the agency's next girl group after Red Velvet, leading to her inactivity in 2017 to prepare for her upcoming debut.
She almost debuted in aespa. Unfortunately, it didn't happen after she reportedly left SM in 2020, just before the quartet's debut.
Since then, she initially communicated with fans through live broadcasts but later on drifted away from the camera to focus on her studies.
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
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