Ahn Hyo-seop Opens Up About His JYP Trainee Days and Idol Debut Struggles

Ahn Hyo-seop candidly shared his experiences of being a JYP trainee and the challenges he faced when his debut plans fell through.

On the 26th, the YouTube channel 'Yojung Jae-hyung' featured actor Ahn Hyo-seop, who openly discussed his past as an idol trainee and the experience of not making his debut.

During the interview, Ahn Hyo-seop, who grew up in Canada, mentioned, "My parents always emphasized the importance of humility," adding, "The more people liked me, the more I felt the need to stay grounded." He continued, "I constantly check myself to avoid getting carried away."

Ahn Hyo-seop's journey in the entertainment industry began as an 'idol.' Recruited as a JYP trainee, he recalled, "When I received the plane ticket, I wondered if it was a scam," and added, "Initially, it was fascinating, and I started without fear, thinking of it as an experience." However, as time passed, the situation changed.

Ahn Hyo-seop confessed, "I really love music, but repeating it over and over made me think I might end up disliking it," and decided, "I should keep music as a hobby."

Reflecting on his time as a JYP trainee, Ahn Hyo-seop admitted, "Part of the reason I was cut was because I wasn't good enough," and evaluated himself critically, "I would have cut myself too." He honestly revealed, "I thought I could manage singing somehow, but dancing was really difficult."

The toughest moment was when he called his parents. Ahn Hyo-seop shared, "For the first time, I cried and said, 'I'm sorry, Dad.' They trusted me and sent me to Korea, but I felt like I let them down."

Ahn Hyo-seop particularly noted, "At that time, this experience felt like a blemish on my life, and for 4-5 years after debuting, I didn't even want to talk about it," but added, "Looking back now, it was an invaluable experience. Without that failure, I wouldn't have made the choices I did today."

Reported by Kim Eun-jung, Ten Asia, eun@tenasia.co.kr