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When we think of celebrities, we usually picture them in front of a glamorous backdrop, surrounded by numerous cameras, and standing underneath the brightest of spotlights. It's hard not to, especially when we've lived our entire lives watching them on our screens, living a life that not everyone can attain. And it's in their star quality that has captivated millions worldwide, a hundred times over.
While most people would want to acquire the fabulous life of the stars we see onscreen, there's a rising trend across Korean media of celebrities taking on normal jobs outside the entertainment industry. This type of content has been produced by big broadcasting stations and smaller studios made for web content. Through these shows, audiences watch as these well-known superstars attempt to live like "everyday people".
While it might sound strange the first time you hear about it, even you might be drawn to this type of content that's captivating netizens worldwide.
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The Path To Becoming A Celebrity
Becoming a celebrity is no easy feat. In a YouTube Originals video series, K-Pop idols talked about their difficult trainee period and how they persevered to stand on stage today. It was a
