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5. GoT7's Jackson (Fencing) Just like Minho, Jackson's father was Wang Ruiji, who was a member of China's National Fencing Team. He was a well known Hong Kong athlete in his chosen sport. When he passed the audition at JYP, he turned the scholarship at Stanford University.  4. Sung Hoon (Swimming) Secret Romance's Sung Hoon took a break from swimming when he had a spinal injury. 3. Seo Ji Suk (Track and Field) When he was 16 years old, he was hit by a car which resulted hindered him from returning in track and field. He was consistent with his gold medals in 100m and 200m when he was in middle school.  2. Song Joong Ki (Speed Skating) He had to quit speed skating because of his knee injury. Yet, he was able to fulfill again his dream with his role in Triple.  1. Song Hye Kyo (Skating) She trained in figure skating when she was in elementary. Despite of her natural ability, as seen by her mother and homeroom teacher, s...

No wonder that our favorite celebrities are in good shape before they entered the entertainment industry. They were sports stars in their own field. Are you interested to know them? Here are our favorite celebrities: 10.  SHINee's Minho (Soccer) Instead of following his father's footsteps, Minho opted to be a singer/actor. His father is no other soccer coach Choi Yun Kyum.  9.  Highlight's Doojoon (Soccer) He earned the nickname Soccerdol because of his passion and ability in playing soccer. He was able to prove it in various shows such as now defunct Cool Kiz on the Block (Episode 148).  During his free time, he plays with his co-members and staffs. 8. Lee Si Young (Boxing) She is an exception to the list. Compared to other celebrities, she discovered boxing when is already an actress. She was active in joining like Asian Games 2014 and even the Rio Olympics 2016. Yet, due to weight limitations and shoulder fractures, it hindered her t...

To those who are living in USA are very familiar with the term Ivy League .  "a group of long-established colleges and universities in the eastern US having high academic and social prestige. It includes Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Dartmouth, Cornell, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania." In South Korea, they have SKY which means Seoul National University, Korea University and Yonsei University. So what is the big deal in studying and graduating from a top university? It can be for prestige,  quality of education  job opportunities.  Below are celebrities who are students/ alumni from the top 8 universities in South Korea  (Based on  QS World University Rankings® 2016-2017): 1. KAIST-Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Yoon So Hee (C hemical and Biomolecular Engineering) Kim So Jung (Data Processing, 2012) 2. Seoul National University Beenzino (Sculpture, 2014) Kim Tae Hee (Fashion Design...

Without our manager-nim, our favorite celebrities will have a hard time managing their schedule, dealing with other clients such as producers and agents and of course a worthy companion for a little dose of shenanigans (wink wink) .  In today's list, let us raise our hats to 10 managers who can be celebrities because of their physical attributes.  1. B1A4 2. Teen Top 3. IU 4. Super Junior *They do not just have one but two handsome managers.  Can you guess who is the manager here? Our Prince Manager got married in 2014.  Wanna see him dance? He is the one wearing white. We also have our Oppa Manager. 5. Shinwa's Eric 6. Lee Seung Gi 7. 2PM 8. Infinite 9. GOT 7 10. A Pink Bonus: He might not be a manager but the body guard of South Korea's new president-Moon Jae In. His photo stills can be compared that he filmed a drama. Somehow, he reminds of Ji Sung...

My previous post featured TWICE members and their mothers. This time, let us have BTS. (Left to Right) V, Suga, Jimin, Jungkook, RapMon, Jimin and J-Hope.  1. RapMon 2. Jin No public photo was found. Yet, last 2015, he created a letter and sang a song dedicated to his parents.  Though he is the resident mother of the group. Right? 3. Suga You can visit the soondae-guk restaurant of Suga's mom in Daegu.  4. J-Hope 5. V 6. Jungkook Yip, that's Kookie's mom!  7. Jimin This is the only picture that I was able to see. Credit: https://bangtanintl.wordpress.com/2017/02/20/photo-170220-bts-w-jimins-mother-at-the-wings-tour-in-seoul-backstage/ Let's not forget this: The most adorable family picture. You can also check my other articles here: http://kpoptreats.blogspot.com/2017/05/summary-of-articles.html