CANADA
BORN
Henry Lau (Super Junior M)
Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Schools Attended:
- Kenollie Public School in Port Credit, Mississauga,
- Steelesview Public School
- Zion Heights Junior High School
- North Toronto Collegiate Institute
- A.Y. Jackson Secondary School
- University of Toronto
* He gained an award for his exceptional violin skills under
the Canadian Royalty Conservatory of Music. In 2006, he auditioned in SM Global
Audition in Canada. Out of the 3000 participants, only 2 were recruited
including him (of course).
LIVED IN
Tablo/ Lee
Seon-woong (Epik High)
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| Sorry, I just really want to add Haru as well! :) |
Age Migrated:
8 years old
Place: Vancouver, British Columbia
Schools Attended:
- St. George's Boarding School
- Stanford University (Stanford, California)
*His family also stayed in Indonesia, Switzerland and Hong
Kong before moving to Canada.
He gained his bachelor’s and master’s degree in just three
and half years in Stanford University. He is an English Literature and Creative
Writing degree holder.
Kris/ Wu Yifan (former EXO-M)
Age Migrated: 10 years old
Place:Vancouver, British Columbia
Schools Attended:
- Point Grey Secondary School
- Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
*He was 16 years old when he joined SM Global Audition in
Canada. He moved to South Korea after passing the audition.
USA
BORN
Aaron Kwak/Aron Kwak (NU’EST)
Place: Los Angeles, California
Schools Attended:
- Loyola High School
*He was scouted at Los Angeles Korean Festival. It is the
same festival where a JYP manager scouted 2PM’S Nickhun.
*He was casted at PLEDIS USA Personal Auditions
for his exceptional vocals.
Jay Park/ Park Jae Bom (former 2PM)
Place:Seattle, Washington, U.S.
| Schools Attended: |
- Edmonds Woodway High School
*He was part of a b-boy crew (Art of Movement) in Seattle in
2003. After a successful auditioned in JYP Entertainment, he stayed in Korea in
2005. However, life in Korea was not easy. He understands Korean but he was not
fluent. In addition, people misunderstood him for his
"western type of attitude". With his hard work and motivation, he eventually adapted and even graduated in Dankook University.
*In 2009, he was forced to go back to USA after the scandal
that involves his 2005 MySpace post. It involves an English conversation to his
friend regarding his difficulty training and living in Korea. Netizens were
angry for his disrespectful words especially to his own heritage. He said in an
interview that he was forced by his own company to resign from 2PM because the
controversy that can ruin the company and band’s image. At that time, 2PM was
undeniable the rising beast idols. However, JYP entertainment denied any
allegations. In 2010, Jay Park signed a contract under SidusHQ as a solo
artist. Eventually, things turn in a positive state.
Nickhun/ Nichkhun
Buck Horvejkul (2PM)
Place:Rancho Cucamonga, California
Schools Attended:
- Los Osos High School
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| Khun is at the right. |
*His family moved to Thailand when he was five. He studied
at Dhepkanjana School and Tangpiroondham School. Then, they moved to New
Zealand when he was twelve. He studied at Wanganui Collegiate School for one
school year before going back to USA where he continue his high school.
*He was scouted by a JYP manager at Los Angeles Korean
Festival.
Danny Ahn/Ahn Shinwon(g.o.d.)
Place: Seattle, Washington.
*He is a graduate of Dankuk University. He was a back-up
singer for the vocalist Uhm Junghwa for his professional job after graduation.
In 1998, his cousin Joon Park scouted him to be a member of his project group-g.o.d.
Eli Kim/ Kim Gyeong Jae (U-Kiss)
Place: Los Angeles, California then Fredericksburg, Virginia
Schools Attended:
- River Middle School
- Riverbend High School
*He is fourth member who joined U-Kiss.
Peniel Shin/ Shin Dong Geun(BtoB)
Place: Chicago, USA
Schools Attended:
- Prairie Elementary
- Barrington Middle School
*He is a also a graduate of Chenongdam High School and
currently attending at Hanyang University.
*He was a JYP trainee for two years. He was transferred to Cube
Entertainment (sister company) and became the last member to be included.
Mark/ Tuan Yi-En(GOT7)
Place: Los Angeles, California USA
Schools Attended:
- Arcadia High School
* He lived in Brazil and Paraguay for a couple of years.
*Aside from English, he is fluent in Mandarin and
Portuguese.
*He was a trainee for three and a half years.
LIVED IN
L. Joe /Lee Byung Hun
(Teen Top)
Age Migrated: 12 years old
Place: California
*When was 17, he came back again to Korea. He and HyunA (his
ideal type)actually went Korea Arts High School. He does not see Hyuna
every day, but when they do, they greet each other.
Park YooChun/Micky (JYJ, former DBSK)
Age Migrated: 12 years old
Place: Fairfax, Virginia
Schools Attended:
- Holmes Middle School
- Chantilly High School
*He was scouted by Brothers Entertainment. Then became a trainee in SM Entertainment.
Teddy Park/Park Hong Jun (1TYM) also known as YG
Entertainment’s in-house producer
Place: California
Schools Attended:
- Diamond Bar High School
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| He looks like Taeyang in this picture. Sorry, I just adore Taeyang so much x_x |
*He and his fellow idol member Taebin met at Diamond Bar High School.
Taecyeon/ Ok TaecYeon (2PM)
Age Migrated: 10 years old
Place: Bedford, Massachusetts
Schools Attended:
- Bedford High School
*He continued his studies at Gel In High School and bachelor’s degree at Dankook University. He is further pursues his graduate studies at Korea University Graduate School of International Studies.
* His sister pursued him to audition in JYP Global Audition in
New York City.
BONUS:
SHINee’s Key
(Kim Kibum) studied in Los Angeles, California when he was younger.
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| Key looks manly here:) |
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