Son Dongpyo Reveals The Harsh Condition That Pledis Entertainment Gave Him In Order To Be Accepted
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.
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!
손동표 플레디스 갈수도 있었구나
투어스랑 이미지 어울림 pic.twitter.com/VCrK4FfzLL— 수파두파💫 (@SUPADUPAMY) August 24, 2024
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.
He seemed to have slowly lost weight over the years.
He definitely made lots of effort in order to debut! Fans expressed their pride.
내새꾸 어릴때부터 연예인될려고
노력한 과정 보면 뭉클함
연기하다 아이돌로 와줘서 고마워❤️ https://t.co/MD97JiRKwt— 🌛서월˖⋆࿐໋₊➕🍩 (@LOVE_9_9_) August 24, 2024
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.