Stars that almost became a member of the YG Fam
For the partial list of these stars and why they decided to leave YG, keep on reading!
Kahi
After many a trial and tribulation, Kahi was found success inAfter School. What some people may not know is that in that long process, Kahi had almost debuted as a soloist under YG. She was a part of three failed girl groups beforeYang Hyun Suk offered her a helping hand...and she almost took it. But Kahi's former CEO contacted her to set things right, and Kahi realized that her path didn't lie in YG.
Jun.K
This current2PMmember could have debuted under the aegis of YG rather than JYP. Jun.K was accepted into both JYP and YG, but his footsteps led him to JYP's doorstep and intoJ.Y. Park's arms. The talented idol was definitely successful after joining JYP and debuting as a member of 2PM, but things might have turned out very differently had he joined YG.
Hyunseung
FormerB2STmember Hyunseung discovered himself more while he was a trainee at YG though he was cut by Papa YG himself for the final spot inBig Bang. Yang Hyun Suk felt that at the time, Hyunseung lacked certain star qualities. Hyunseung had reminisced about being given the boot by YG in an interview, and he cited his experience at YG and with Big Bang as lending him the "motivation to work that much harder."
Zelo
Zelo tried out for countless talent management agencies in his young age, and YG just happened to be one of them. Despite his many attempts, Zelo faced rejection more often than not due to his young age. Thankfully, Zelo was accepted byTS Entertainmentas a trainee and he debuted underB.A.P.
Linzy
Linzy was just a hair strand shy of becoming a member of2NE1, which went on to become one of the biggest, most popular girl groups produced by YG. The idol stated in an interview with 'International bnt' that she was one of the contenders for 2NE1 after she spent some time training at YG. However, Linzy arrived at the conclusion that "it wasn't her path," prompting her to leave the label and joinLOENand debut as a member ofFIESTAR.
Go Kyung Pyo
Hard to believe that this 'Reply 1988' star was a trainee at YG, right? Well, you best believe it because the actor has said so himself multiple times! Go Kyung Pyo mentioned his brief tenure at YG through an interview with '1st Look,' informing the readers that he trained at the agency for two years. Alas,his contract with YG fell through, and he decided to make a make a mark in K-Entertainment as an actor rather than as an idol.
P-Goon
It was briefly mentioned on P-Goon's profile that he was a trainee at YG andDSP. Though little detail is given, perhaps things didn't work out for P-Goon at either YG or DSP. Luckily, P-Goon found his place in Topp Dogg.
Kim Sungjoo (UNIQ)
Much like Topp Dogg's P-Goon, little information is given about Sungjoo's time at YG. All we know is that he was a trainee at the label for many years before he moved on toYuehua Entertainmentand became a member of Chinese-Korean boy groupUNIQ.
Michelle Lee
Michelle Lee undoubtedly possessed the natural vocal talent to make it into any of the big three. After auditioning for 'K-Pop Star 1,' Lee signed with YG and was set to debut under a group calledSuPearls. However, due to unspecified reasons, the groupabruptly disbanded and the members' contracts were nullified.
Honey Lee
Gorgeous actress Honey Lee stated more time than we can count in interviews and on variety programs that she could have been a 2NE1 member. She eventrained right beside Park Bom, Minzy, and CL, diligently honing her skills and chasing after her dreams to be a K-Pop idol. This beaut with brains almostdidmake it in 2NE1...but she was replaced byDaraand Honey Lee ended up going down the path of acting.
Bohyung
Bohyung was also one of the contenders to become a part of 2NE1; however, Papa YG did not see the potential in her to make it as a 2NE1 member. WhenLee Hyoriasked her on a past episode of 'Lee Hyori X Unni' why she thinks she was cut from being considered for 2NE1, Bohyung had joked that she probably "didn't have enough swag."