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K-Pop idols head to the city streets of Seoul in order to pursue their dreams and eventually stand on stage in front of hundreds of fans. While much of their training is done in the capital city, they come from various regions and cities, making the pool of idols wide and diverse. There's stars from Gwangju, Busan, and Jeju Island.
While Jeju is famous for its stunning scenery and tropical vibes, it is considered the hometown to a wide number of idols. Despite moving away to the city, they talk about Jeju fondly and with heaps of affection. They take pride that they were able to grow up in beautiful environment such as Jeju, sharing anecdotes and fun stories all throughout their career.
Now, let's take a look at these idols from the beautiful Jeju Island.
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1. SoYouย
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SoYou was born on Jeju Island and remained there until she was 9-years-old. The idol often shared her childhood memories through various TV programs, providing an insight on what it's like to be a Jeju native.
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2. Kang MiNa
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While Kang MiNa was born elsewhere, she considers Jeju her hometown. She lived on the island since she was 8-years-old until she went off to pursue her dreams of
