Choo Young-woo Almost Became an Idol? “I Received a JYP Business Card”

TV Jun 24, 2025

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Actor Choo Young-woo.Sports Donga DB
Actor Choo Young-woo.Sports Donga DB
Actor Choo Young-woo revealed the story of how he received a business card from an idol agency during his school days.

On the web entertainment show ‘Salon Drip 2’ on YouTube channel ‘Theo’ that was released on the 24th, Chu Young-woo, who is currently starring in the tvN drama ‘The Fairy and the Cowboy’, appeared as a guest.On this day, he had an honest conversation with MC Jang Do-yeon and told stories from before his debut.

Choo Young-woo revealed, “I’ve often heard people tell me to become a celebrity since my school days.I received a few business cards from idol agencies when I was a high school student.” He continued, “I received business cards from all the big companies.I definitely received one from JYP, but I can’t quite remember the other one,” drawing attention.

Capture from YouTube channel ‘Theo’
Capture from YouTube channel ‘Theo’
But at the time, the reality of being a trainee felt like a distant story.He laughed, saying, “I thought it was something from a completely different world.I couldn’t even think about that because I’m from Chungcheong Province.”

The place where he received the business card also caught attention.Choo Young-woo said, “I received it once at Daejeon Station and once when I was sightseeing in Seoul with friends,” and coquettishly said, “It was really pretty back then.”

Capture from YouTube channel ‘Theo’
Capture from YouTube channel ‘Theo’
He recalled, “I bragged about it to my parents and they were happy.I think they just thought it was a funny episode.”

Meanwhile, Choo Young-woo is meeting viewers through the drama ‘The Fairy and the Cowherd.’


Reporter Lee Su com jin sujinl22@donga

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