From IT Aspirations to Idol Stardom: Ampersand One's Na Camden Shares His Journey

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Na Camden of the group Ampersand One revealed that before pursuing his dream of becoming an idol, he aspired to work for an IT company.

In a recent interview with Ten Asia at FNC Entertainment's headquarters in Gangnam, Seoul, Na Camden shared his journey. At the time FNC Entertainment discovered him through his social media, he was attending school in Seattle, USA. He said, "My goal was to go to college, graduate, and join a company. I questioned whether it was right to abandon everything I had done so far to start a new career, especially since debuting wasn't guaranteed. But life is only lived once, and I thought, if not now, when would I ever get to stand on such a stage?"

Before dreaming of becoming an idol, Na Camden wanted to join an IT company. He confessed, "I wanted to study hard and join Microsoft." Additionally, he shared, "Alternatively, I wanted to come to Korea and open a café. I wanted to start and run something."

Na Camden achieved his dream of debuting as an idol, a decision that his fellow members recognize as a natural fit. He said, "The members often say something that makes me a bit shy to admit," hesitating before adding, "They say I look cool even when I'm just standing still. You can laugh; honestly, I find it funny too. How can someone look cool just standing still?"

He continued, "We often monitor ourselves together. Recently, member Kyrel wrote in a birthday letter, 'Why do you look so cool even when monitoring?'" Na Camden boasted. He added, "I think fashion plays a big role. I love coordinating and wearing clothes that look good. I constantly research what suits me best, which might be why I appear cool." Na Camden humbly noted, "That's something anyone can do."

Ampersand One, the group Na Camden is part of, successfully completed their first Asia and North America tours earlier this year, proving their global growth. In April, they released their second mini-album 'WILD & FREE,' showcasing their confident energy and performance with a strong presence.

Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia Reporter one@tenasia.co.kr