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, she
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 to repre