Actor Romon Received Casting Offers from SM, JYP, and YG but Declined to Pursue Idols

Actor Romon revealed that during his middle school years, he spent just over a year in a b-boy club and received casting proposals from all three major entertainment companies—SM, JYP, and YG. However, he chose to focus on his studies at the time and rejected all those offers, eventually deciding to pursue a career as an actor.

Romon has had a deep interest in idols since childhood. At his cousin’s suggestion, he joined a b-boy club in middle school and became active there. Recalling that period, he said, “I was always serious about whatever I did when I was young” and added that “I was constantly moving to the beat.” His passion and curiosity from an early age led him to ask specific questions. Romon admitted that he once posted on Naver Knowledge Inquirer asking, “I’m a b-boy—what should I do to get into SM, JYP, or YG?”

But reality took a different turn. Although Romon tried dancing and singing, it did not yield results that would have allowed him to pursue an idol career as he had hoped. Later, he met the representative of one of those agencies, who suggested that he try acting. Romon honestly acknowledged his limitations by saying, “I tried dancing and singing in front of people before, but it clearly didn’t work for me.”

It was at this point that he received the casting cards from SM, JYP, and YG. Romon confirmed clearly that “I got all of those cards.” He also explained that he prioritized his studies at the time by saying, “I told them I would focus on my studies.” Humble, he added, “They probably gave me those cards because they didn’t see my dancing skills as strong enough.”

Meanwhile, rumors circulated online claiming that Romon was a former trainee at SM. Romon directly refuted this, stating, “That’s incorrect. But I did receive all those casting cards,” and emphasized that receiving them does not mean one has actually become a trainee.

Currently, Romon is appearing in the SBS drama “I’m Human from Today.” Having switched his career path to acting, he plays a football star in this series. He revealed that he underwent thorough preparation by taking football lessons every day for three months to perfect his role.