Son Dongpyo Reveals The Harsh Condition That Pledis Entertainment Gave Him In Order To Be Accepted

He auditioned at the company.
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Son Dongpyo was one of the most popular members in Produce 101. He later successfully made it to the debut group X1, although the group quickly disbanded due to the show’s rigging scandal.

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The star later debuted in MIRAE under DSP Media. Due to his bright personality, he has seen individual success on various variety shows, even hosting Square’s Dream on YouTube. In a recent appearance on Radio Star, Son Dongpyo talked about his experience with audition programs. He shared that he was almost accepted into Pledis Entertainment!

Pledis Entertainment told me that if I lost 10kg, they would accept me into the company. I was a little chubby and cuter looking like a dumpling back then.

— Son Dongpyo

His pre-debut photos were previously released online.

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He seemed to have slowly lost weight over the years.

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He definitely made lots of effort in order to debut! Fans expressed their pride.

Seeing the efforts that my baby made from young in order to become a celebrity makes me all teary. Thank you for becoming an idol after trying out acting.

— LOVE_9_9_

Netizens buzzed that given his age range, Son Dongpyo could have debuted with TWS if he had made it into the company.

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