5

0

Variety

Actress Kim Ji Won used to be a background vocalist for Younha?

Posted by yckim124764 pts Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Younha, Kim Ji Won

The January 16 broadcast of 'The List 2017' highlighted actress Kim Ji Won's surprising debut story!


The show revealed that the actress originally used the stage name Jessica K and appeared on stage as a background vocalist for singer Younha. She also often played the piano during Younha's performances. 


It turns out that Kim Ji Won kicked off her career in the entertainment field after being cast on the streets by Younha's label. She wasn't an idol trainee but actively engaged in singing, acting, as well as dancing. Later, she was given an offer by film director Jang Jin, which allowed her to make her debut as an actress. 


SEE ALSO: Singer Younha marries science YouTuber Science Cookie


Are you surprised by Kim Ji Won's debut story? 




  1. Younha
  2. Kim Ji Won
  3. THE LIST 2017
0 45,065 Share 100% Upvoted

allkpop in your Inbox

THE TOP 10 STORIES DELIVERED DAILY
Buzz
Arson suspect dies after setting fire to apartment building following noise complaints
1 hour ago      3,002
BLACKPINK, Jennie
Fans are saying BLACKPINK Jennie's 2nd week performance at Coachella is the best of her career
4 hours ago      8,522
Jewelry
Former girl group member thrives working in insurance industry: "Those who endure win"
22 hours ago      19,112
Ahn Jung Hwan, Jang Geun Suk
Jang Geun Suk shares post-cancer ambition: earn more, give more
19 hours ago      10,088
Min
miss A’s Min to marry non-celebrity fiancé in June
18 hours ago      11,623
Highlight
Highlight enjoys the skyline in the new concept photos for 'From Real to Surreal'
8 minutes ago      124
Big Bang, BTS, Epik High, EXO, GOT7, miss A, Red Velvet, SHINee, 2NE1
Brighten your day with these K-pop Idol Quotes to help Inspire You
33 minutes ago      472
aespa, Ningning
aespa's Ningning shares more gorgeous photos from her 'W Korea' pictorial
57 minutes ago      1,223
Buzz
Arson suspect dies after setting fire to apartment building following noise complaints
1 hour ago      3,002
INFINITE, Woohyun
INFINITE's Woohyun soothes fans with rearranged version of his song 'From The Future'
2 hours ago      508
BLACKPINK, Jennie
Fans are saying BLACKPINK Jennie's 2nd week performance at Coachella is the best of her career
4 hours ago      8,522
BTS, Jin
BTS's Jin displays a mullet hairstyle and handsome visuals in the first set of concept photos for 'ECHO'
5 hours ago      2,304
Yoo Ah In
'Hi.5' starring Yoo Ah In will be released in theaters
3 hours ago      1,092
EXO, Kai
EXO's Kai gets emotional after finally reuniting with fans following his military discharge
4 hours ago      3,155
aespa, Ningning
aespa's Ningning shares more gorgeous photos from her 'W Korea' pictorial
57 minutes ago      1,223
New Message

SEND