7 K-Pop Idols Who Could Have Been Soccer Superstars

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Soccer, or also known as football, is loved all over the world. It has deep roots in Korean culture, as many K-Pop idols were introduced to the sport at a very young age. Countless singers spend their downtime either watching professional matches or playing in leagues of their own. Fans even hear their bias talk about their favorite teams and players.

Then there are some idols who love the sport of soccer and absolutely excel in it. They surprise many with their fancy footwork and nimble maneuvering. You can tell that they have put a considerable amount of effort into the game, practically as much time as they spent training to become an idol. There are even a handful that could have gone pro.

Check out which K-Pop idols could have been soccer superstars in another timeline.

 

1. VIXX' Leo

 7 K-Pop Idols Who Could Have Been Soccer Superstars

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During his childhood, Leo was a part of South Korea's National Youth Soccer Team in 2003. While he switched paths and went down the road of becoming an idol, he is still lauded as one of the best soccer players in the entertainment industry. He has publicly shown his skills over the years on MBC's "Idol Star Athletic Championship", as well as JTBC's "Let's Play Soccer". In anothe