Actor Wi Ha-jun Shares His Journey to Stardom
Wi Ha-jun recently opened up about his journey to becoming an actor.
On the 29th, the YouTube channel 'Jjanhanhyung' uploaded a video titled ""If I say more, I'll get fired." Wi Ha-jun shares spoilers about Squid Game 2." In the video, Wi Ha-jun discussed various topics.
Actor Wi Ha-jun Shares His Journey to Stardom
Regarding what inspired him to pursue acting, Wi Ha-jun said, "I loved performing on stage when I was young. I used to do acrobatics and choreography. I often mimicked TVXQ's dance moves." He added, "I formed a dance club during my middle and high school years."
Actor Wi Ha-jun Shares His Journey to Stardom
He confessed, "I dreamed of becoming an idol." Shin Dong-yup asked, "So, were you aiming for a 2PM vibe?" Wi Ha-jun replied, "Yes. When I was in middle and high school, there were no 'beast-like' idols like 2PM. I loved acrobatics and wondered why there wasn't a group that did acrobatics and ripped their clothes on stage."
Actor Wi Ha-jun Shares His Journey to Stardom
Wi Ha-jun continued, "When 2PM debuted, I thought, 'This is what I should be doing.' I felt like I missed my chance. They were the group I had always dreamed of." He emphasized, "When I was in the dance club, I always did tumbling and showed off my abs."
Actor Wi Ha-jun Shares His Journey to Stardom
When asked about his parents' reaction to his dream of becoming an entertainer, Wi Ha-jun said, "The first thing I asked was to be sent to an arts high school. My parents didn't say much; they just ignored me." He added humorously, "When I brought it up again, they told me to pursue it in college."
Actor Wi Ha-jun Shares His Journey to Stardom
Wi Ha-jun shared, "I endured two years in a dormitory during high school, but my passion for dancing never faded. By my senior year, I felt like I would fall into depression. I had nothing to learn, so I wrote a letter and left."
He continued, "I asked my parents to send me to Seoul on weekends. I couldn't endure my senior year any longer; I wanted to succeed quickly. My parents saw my sincerity and hurriedly arranged for my transfer to Seoul in May. It was unusual to transfer at that time, so there were many rumors, like I was a JYP trainee or had a girlfriend in Seoul. But I only graduated in Seoul."
