4 Idol Actors Who Debuted Through Survival Programs
2PM’s Taecyeon
Did you know that idol groups 2AM and 2PM were birthed from the idol survival program ‘Hot Blood’? 2AM and 2PM were often called One Day with 2AM taking on a ballad style and 2PM with a dance concept. Taecyeon was chosen as one of the 7 members to be part of 2PM and debuted in 2009. He starred in his first drama ‘Cinderella Man’ in 2010.
Watch Ok Taecyeon as a college student who fights ghost for money in Bring it on, Ghost
Beast’s Doojoon
Doojoon was also part of the 13 member survival program Hot Blood but was unfortunately eliminated. Lucky for the fans, he made his debut shortly in 2009 with Cube Entertainment and became the leader of Beast. He rose to fame with his charismatic image and made his acting debut as a recurring character in sitcoms.
Watch Doojoon as he joins the wedding band in Infinite Challenge
VIXX’s Hongbin
Even though he was known for his flower boy looks during his days in MyDol, an idol survival program, the panel was skeptical about adding him into VIXX due to his lack of talent. However, he made the cut as a vocalist and eventually ventured into acting with Glorious Day. He took on his first lead role in the idol drama Moorim School with Lee Hyun Woo.
Watch Hongbin as a spoilt brat who picks up martial arts in Moorim School
Big Bang’s Seungri
Behind the success of top K-pop band Big Bang are tears and sweat that was recorded in the Big Bang Documentary survival program. With the original plan to debut 4 members, Seungri was left out of the final four but was recruited back at the last minute when he impressed Yang Hyun Suk with a ballad. Seungri is currently active in Korea and also in Japan and China.
Watch Seungri as a Korean-American rescue worker in Angel Eyes
