Actress Kim Ji-won is drawing renewed attention once again for her exceptional dance skills, which highlight her background as a former idol trainee.
On the 24th, a post titled ‘Kim Ji-won in Idol Version’ was uploaded to an online community, quickly drawing significant interest.
The published post features footage of Kim Ji-won performing Girls’ Generation’s ‘Tell Me Your Wish’ during a past fan meeting. In the video, Kim Ji-won is seen wearing a uniform on stage, dancing smoothly to the music and exuding a unique charm.
What catches the eye most is her dance line. Her clean, flawless movements and relaxed facial expressions showcase a presence that rivals any actual idol stage. After pulling off the performance with a chic aura, she made a cute mistake while dancing and flashed an adorable expression, offering a twist of charm. This side of her, distinct from her image as an actress, instantly captivated fans’ attention.
Netizens who watched the video shared enthusiastic reactions. They left comments praising her stage-消化 capabilities, such as ‘She is definitely center-material’, ‘Her dance line is so pretty’, ‘No wonder she prepared to be an idol’, and ‘She would have been popular even if she debuted as an idol.’
Kim Ji-won recently appeared on the YouTube content show ‘Salon Drip’ and openly discussed her past days preparing for debut as an idol trainee. When asked if she enjoyed dancing, she revealed that she actually spent time as an idol trainee preparing for debut. Although she ultimately did not achieve her dream of debuting as an idol, she reflected on that period honestly, stating, ‘Looking back, it feels a bit regrettable in various ways.’
During the same broadcast, an anecdote related to Kim Ji-won’s trainee days was also shared. MC Jang Do-yeon brought up a story that Kim Ji-won used to say, ‘Beyoncé can do it, why can’t I?’ Jang Do-yeon called it a ‘cute story,’ mentioning Kim Ji-won’s ambitious and confident demeanor even from a young age, bringing laughter to the set.
Fellow actress Lee Jung-eun also testified about Kim Ji-won’s singing skills. Lee Jung-eun shared what she witnessed on set, saying, ‘She seems to be good at singing. She constantly hums songs on set.’ In response, Kim Ji-won smiled and explained the special reason why she sings, clarifying, ‘It’s not because of my vocal prowess.’
She explained, ‘When my energy starts to fade, I need a work song. When I start singing, it means I am very exhausted.’ In particular, when filming physically demanding scenes like surgery sequences, she sings to lift the atmosphere and boost her energy. Kim Ji-won added, ‘Raising my tension with a work song gives me strength,’ revealing her unique energy management method on the filming set.
