7 K-Pop Idols Who Were Dancers For Other Artists Before Debut

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Many of our favorite idols and biases are able to gain stage experience through various means, even prior to debut. Sometimes this experience comes in the form of school performances, busking events, or even full-fledged competitions. It's through these events that they are able to put their skills on full display, even before the public has learned their name.

Some idols first travel down the path as a dancer. These budding artists can often be found in various videos or photographs, confidently executing hard-hitting choreography. They do this, all while a veteran artist stands front and center. It's through these moments that these idols are able to have a taste of the stage before their official debut. They show early on that they're simply overflowing with charisma from their dance lines alone.

Check out these idols who were dancers for other artists pre-debut.

Note: this list is written in no particular order.

 

1. Kang Daniel

 7 K-Pop Idols Who Were Dancers For Other Artists Before Debut

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From Wanna One fame to accomplished soloist, Kang Daniel has achieved numerous praise for his outstanding performances. But he certainly had to work for his spot and did not start off as the main character. The beloved idol began his dancing journ