KPOP IDOLS WHO USED TO BE AN ATHLETE AND GOOD AT SPORT

Not only have stunning visuals, Kpop idols are also known as the chosen people who have extraordinary potential and talent. Coming from different backgrounds, did you know that before becoming idols, some of them used to be athletes. Not just a hobby, even these male idols have managed to make many achievements in their fields. So interesting to know, here are some male Kpop idols who are actually also a high-achieving athletes.

1. Shinee Key

Don’t judge book by its cover might suit perfectly with this statement. Representing Daegu, SHINEE's Key won an award at a national sports week event as a water skier. Even with a pretty face and kinda slim body, Key proof that he is actually a man.

2. Woodz

Before debuting as an idol, WOODZ had a serious career in the green field. Knowing as all rounder members in Rookie monster X1, It is known that he was joined in a prestigious club in Brazil and was active as a striker for two years. Woodz with his real name choi seung youn is sure a multi talented man.

3. Sunghoon

A professional skater, Sunghoon ENHYPEN represented South Korea and won gold medals in the "Asian Figure Skating Trophy" and "Lombardia Trophy" in 2015.

4. Hoshi

Hoshi SEVENTEEN's ability as a talented dancer is inseparable from his childhood when he was in the world of taekwondo. Thumbs up, Hoshi turns out to be the owner of a level four black belt

5. Jackson wang

Who would have thought that Jackson GOT7 used to be a fencing athlete and participated in the "Summer Youth Olympics" in 2010. Achievements, he even won the "Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships" in 2011.

6. Seungyoon

Don’t be surprised! Aside his ability to sing, before debuting with WINNER, Seung Yoon had focused on being a billiard athlete. Professionally, he even won several competitions representing Busan. It seems being a good singer isn’t his only talent.

6. Yohan x1 and wei

It seems, winning national producer heart isn’t enough to satisy Yohan. Having been elected to the national team, Yohan WEi's extraordinary ability in the world of taekwondo even won him a scholarship to enter college. Unfortunately, he got a serious injury in his legs due to this extreme sport, that made him unable to continue taekwondo.

7. Peniel

Success with BTOB, Peniel turned out to be a shooting athlete in Chicago. He has participated in the "Korean-American Sports Festival" and has also won a gold medal at the 22 caliber pistol team event

8. Leo

Having a great love for the world of football, Leo VIXX is known to have joined the Korean Youth National Team for three years (2004-2007)

So, those were male KPop idols who turned out to be ex-accomplished athletes. Who is your bias?