SM Entertainment stands as a powerhouse in K-Pop entertainment. The company has launched iconic groups like Girls’ Generation, SHINee, Red Velvet, and aespa. Many successful Korean celebrities started their journey at SM Entertainment.
1. G-Dragon
G-Dragon trained at SM Entertainment for five years. Lee Soo Man discovered him at a dance contest. In 2002, G-Dragon moved to YG Entertainment. He later joined BIGBANG and became a K-Pop legend.
2. Park Ji Hoon
Park Ji Hoon began his career as a child actor in musicals and TV dramas. He trained at both SM Entertainment and Fantagio. An injury prevented him from joining ASTRO. He later moved to Maroo Entertainment. His breakthrough came through Produce 101.
3. Lee Hyori
Lee Hyori became famous as a member of Fin.K.L under DSP Media. She trained at SM Entertainment in 1999. She almost debuted in a girl group at SM Entertainment. Personal reasons led to her departure. She might have been part of S.E.S if she had stayed.
4. ENHYPEN’s Jungwon
Jungwon trained at SM Entertainment before joining ENHYPEN. He gained experience through the survival show I-LAND. He signed with Belift Labs afterward. His SM training lasted one year and four months.
5. Urban Zakapa’s Kwon Soon Il
Kwon Soon Il joined SM Entertainment after winning their singing contest. He trained alongside future Super Junior, TVXQ, and Girls’ Generation members. His training period lasted three years.
6. Gong Seung Yeon
Gong Seung Yeon prepared for a solo debut at SM Entertainment.
She trained alongside Red Velvet members. She later changed her career path to become an actress.
