In the K-pop industry, idols are given a variety of nicknames that may be based on their singing and dancing skills, beauty, visuals, and more. One of the most common nicknames is the “secret weapon” – given to people with exceptional talent, and their debuts are seen as their agency’s lethal weapons unleashed into the entertainment world.
Here are five K-pop idols who are considered the “secret weapons” of their companies.
5 K-pop idols who were dubbed a “secret weapon” before their debut
BTS V
(Photo: Facebook: BTS)
5 K-pop idols who were dubbed a “secret weapon” before their debut
First, we have BTS V. Singer “Blue & Gray” joined Big Hit Entertainment (now Big Hit Music) in 2011, but remained a hidden member for two years, while the other six members have already introduced themselves to the audience through vlogs and social media. in 2012. He was revealed as a member only 11 days before the group’s debut in 2013.
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V has trained with all the other members of BTS, hence ARMYs are wondering why Big Hit decided to hide him for a long time. Some speculate that the intention was not to let other companies seek him out.
BLACK PINK Jennie
(Photo: Instagram: @jennierubyjane)
5 K-pop idols who were dubbed a “secret weapon” before their debut
BLACKPINK Jennie is another K-pop idol known to be a “secret weapon” because of her amazing rapping, singing and dancing skills. She was even known as “YG mystery girl” after her photo was posted to the YG Entertainment blog in 2012 without description. She immediately became a hot topic as many people started looking for who she was.
But unlike the BTS V, which was kept hidden, BLACKPINK Jennie was introduced to the public ahead of her debut. She has appeared in songs by other YG artists such as G-Dragon and Lee Hi.
ITZY Yeji
(Photo: Instagram: @ itzy.all.in.us)
5 K-pop idols who were dubbed a “secret weapon” before their debut
Many fans knew ITZY Yeji even before her debut, when she appeared on the reality show “The Fan” in 2018. In this show, prior to one of her appearances, 2PM Junho introduced her as “JYP’s secret weapon”.
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Even though her performance did not bring her victory, she attracted many viewers’ attention, making her the most searched subject on Naver. Many fans were also waiting for her official debut.
aespa winter
(Photo: Facebook: aespa)
5 K-pop idols who were dubbed a “secret weapon” before their debut
Another K-pop idol to be called the “secret weapon” is aespa Winter. Before her debut, she caught attention when someone leaked her photos online. Her beauty – which some have compared to actress So Yoo Jin – already had people waiting for her debut.
When aespa’s debut was finally announced in 2020, Winter was the only member who didn’t show off her skills in the trailers, which made her even more mysterious. It was only during her first performance on the stage that aespa could demonstrate her singing and dancing skills.
Seulga Red Velvet
(Photo: Instagram: @hi_sseulgi)
5 K-pop idols who were dubbed a “secret weapon” before their debut
The last artist on our list is Red Velvet Seulgi, who is not only the main dancer of her group, but also sings great. He even knows how to play several musical instruments. All this made fans consider her one of SM Entertainment’s secret weapons.
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But not only fans think this way, Star1 magazine and the entertainment show “Radio Star” are also using this title for Seulga.
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With a script by Maria Scott
