5 K-Pop Idols That Were Shopping Mall Models Before Their Glory Days

We are all used to seeing our k-pop idols in glamor and limelight, but did you know that some of your favorite idols might have been shopping mall models before they became famous? Here are 5 k-pop idols that modeled for shopping malls around the country, before being cast into the limelight by their talents...

Sejeong from Gugudan - she has a unique beauty and style about her. Her strong and sharp features, help her stand out of the crowd and from her bandmates as well. Her sharp and strong features help her showcase clothes perfectly and it is no surprise that she often appeared as a clothes model, before her glory days.

Suzy  - she is one of Korea's biggest idols. She is famous all around the country and has been graced with the nickname of "the nation's first love'. While she was studying in her junior high school, Suzy worked as a clothes model for a shopping mall in South Korea.

Hyomin from T-ara - she has a unique and slender body that has enchanted her fans since the early days. Her charming features help her stand out of the crowd easily. She was working as a fashion model for a clothing store before she made her debut for T-ara in 2009.

KARA's Geo Hara - she looks like a cute and innocent girl who can fit in almost anywhere. This made her perfect for modeling which she was actively participating in, before making her debut in 2007.

Woohyun from Infinite - was also working as a fashion model for a shopping mall, before he was a member of Infinite. The man was perfect for the job, with his perfect skin and strong features. He debuted for INFINITE in 2011.