K-pop idols are multitalented. From painting beautiful sceneries to giving a "nailed it" performance on stage, they are just superb with everything they do. Today, we present to you a list of 10 K-pop Idols Who Were Talented Athletes. So without further ado, let's dive into it.
1. Jackson Wang
Jackson Wang, the main rapper of now-disbanded k-pop boy group GOT7, is the first one on this list. Jackson is a talented person who excels both on stage and on the turf of fencing. He was the winner of The Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championship in 2011. Having been excelled in fencing, he then decided to pursue his passion for music and has become one of the best k-pop rappers.
Sports - Fencing
Experience - Winner of The Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championship in 2011
2. UEE
UEE is a former member of the girl group After School, active from 2009-2017. Apart from being one of the top actresses of South Korea, Kim Yu Jin or Uee was also a national-level swimmer. In her high school days, she was a successful swimmer and has proven her swimming skills in ISAC competitions and her drama "Hogu's Love" in 2015.
Sports - Swimming
Experience - Korean National Sports Festival (High School)
3. Key
Kim Ki-bum, also known by his stage name Key, is a singer, dancer, and rapper of the boyband SHINee. Apart from hitting high notes on stage, he has successfully hit the water too. In his high school days, he competed in water skiing competitions and represented Daegu several times. Some records even state that he ranked 1st nationally for water-skiing in 2006 and 2007.
Sports - Water Skiing
Experience - He represented the city of Daegu in many water skiing contests. He got the rank of 1st nationally in 2006 and 2007.
4. Hyunjin
Hyunjin is a member of the girl group Loona. In her high school days, she was a member of the school basketball club, soccer club, table tennis club, and tennis club. She excels in all these sports.
Sports - Basketball, table tennis, soccer, and tennis.
Experience - Member of the school clubs
5. Leo
Jung Taek-Woon, also known as his stage name Leo, is a singer who belongs to the boy group named Vixx. While he gives a stunning performance on stage, his athletics are very impressive. He was a fantastic soccer player and was a National Youth Soccer Players member from 2004-2007. He also excels in taekwondo, boxing, and swimming.
Sports - Soccer, taekwondo, boxing, and swimming
Experience - Member of National Youth Soccer Players (2004-2007)
6. Bomi
Bomi of the girl group Apink may look all cute and beautiful. But she is tough, and we all know it. She has a 3rd-degree black belt in taekwondo.
Sports - Taekwondo
Experience - 3rd-degree black belt
7. Chorong
Chorong is the leader of the girl group Apink. Apart from possessing good acting and singing skills, she excels in hapkido. She has a 3rd-degree black belt.
Sports - Hapkido
Experience - Holder of 3rd-degree black belt
8. Nichkhun
Nichkhun is a Thai American singer and rapper who is a member of the k-pop boy group 2 PM. Apart from possessing some excellent vocal skills, he has a knack for badminton which earned him the title of shuttlecock prince. He was a model for South Korean shuttlecock maker Yonex Korea.
Sports - Badminton
9. Suga
Min Yoongi, famously known as Suga of BTS, is a fantastic basketball player. Apart from writing heart-touching lyrics and composing incredible music, Suga excels in basketball. His name "Suga" is the acronym for Shooting Guard. In his high school days, he used to play for the school team and got into a university after getting an athletic scholarship. His skills are well displayed in the ISAC contests.
10. Chen Xiao
Chen Xiao is a Chinese singer, dancer, and actress. Apart from having killer visuals and an incredible voice, she possesses some stunning rhythmic gymnastics skills. Chen has never failed to amaze us with her dancing skills. She is good at ballet and martial arts.
