“Queen of Tears” Kim Ji-won Once Trained to Become an Idol, Gave Up for This Reason
A video of Kim Ji-won showing off her singing and dancing skills before her acting debut is currently buzzing on social media.
Kim Ji-won, who recently returned as the female lead in the K-drama “Queen of Tears” and starring alongside Kim Soo-hyun, is currently among the most-discussed actress in the Korean entertainment industry.
In “Queen of Tears”, Kim Ji-won showcases royal elegance and sharp visuals in her portrayal of a chic and regal heiress. Compared to her role as a rich girl that caused a sensation across Asia in the 2013 K-drama “The Heirs”, Kim Ji-won not only maintains her beauty but also exudes even more sophistication and charm.
However, it was revealed that before debuting as an actress, Kim Ji-won trained to become an idol.
In fact, looking back, Kim Ji-won’s singing and dancing abilities surprised a lot of fans. In a promotional video filmed in 2010 when Kim Ji-won was just a rookie, she showcased her energetic singing and dancing. Kim Ji-won’s freshness was also extremely suitable for becoming an idol. If she had successfully debuted, Kim Ji-won might have become one of the most popular visuals of the second generation.
Meanwhile, Kim Ji-won auditioned to become an idol at the end of middle school and trained for nearly three years in singing, dancing, and acting. She was even introduced alongside singer Younha in 2008, and first appeared in front of the public through an advertisement video with BIGBANG in 2010. The aforementioned advertisement was a turning point that helped Kim Ji-won go viral in Korea and land her first acting role. The opportunity to debut as an idol seemed to be within reach, but in the end, Kim Ji-won gave up the idol dream as she felt that she lacked singing talent.
Kim Ji-won’s decision to focus on acting was truly wise. Now with nearly 15 years in the industry, Kim Ji-won has tried various roles and is recognized as a talented actress of the 9x generation in the Korean entertainment industry. Looking back at Kim Ji-won’s old videos, many people are curious about the “vibe” she emitted when she was an idol.
In a recent photoshoot, Kim Ji-won caused a sensation with her youthful and timeless beauty and an idol-like appearance. She exudes both brightness, playfulness, and goddess-like charm harmoniously. The beauty of the actress compared to the fourth-generation idols is truly not much different.
Source: K14
