Before They Were Stars: K-pop Childhood Photos

Nowadays, people like G-Dragon and 2ne1 can’t go anywhere without being recognized. Before they were famous though, they were just normal people living everyday lives. And just like normal people, they all have those pictures from childhood that they would rather keep hidden!

We dug deep to find pictures of your favorite K-pop idols when they were children… giving you a glimpse of their lives before they were stars. Although they hardly resemble the glamorous and stylish K-pop icons of today, we still think they look adorable!

Here are a few of our favorite pictures of K-pop artists when they were younger. Are these stars easy to recognize, even in their childhood photos?
Check out the pictures, then let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
 #1 Do you recognize these eyes and adorable smile?


That’s right… it’s G-Dragon from BIGBANG!

 #2 Look at these gorgeous, big brown eyes! Do they look familiar?


It’s the ever adorable Minho from SHINee!

 
#3 Who is this cute little angel?


It’s the beautiful Seohyun from Girls’ Generation!

 #4 Check out this cute baby and slightly chubby teenager. Do you recognize this talented artist?



It’s the incredibly gorgeous T.O.P. from BIGBANG!


#5 Who is this cute little girl with the attitude?

It’s Krystal from f(x)!

 #6 Recognize this beautiful little face?


It’s Jaejoong from JYJ!


#7 Seems like this heartthrob has always had a great head of hair!

It’s Taemin from SHINee!


 #8 This artist’s pretty face hasn’t changed much at all!


It’s the lovely Lee Hi!


#9 This little boy’s face went from adorable to beautiful. Do you recognize this mischevious singer?


It’s Heechul from Super Junior!


#10 This cute little girl doesn’t even resemble the glamorous woman she is today!


It’s Gyuri from Kara!


 #11 Do you recognize this adorable little boy? Love his sweet, little face!


It’s the ultra handsome Changmin from TVXQ!


#12 Recognize this popular boy band leader?


It’s ss501′s Kim Hyun Joong!


#13 See if you recognize this little cutie-pie!

It’s the lovely and talented Jiyeon from T-ara!


#14 Hard not to recognize these dimples and arched eyebrows!



Correct! It’s Siwon from Super Junior!


#15 This little girl grew up to be a real natural beauty!

It’s Lim from Wonder Girls!

Did you recognize these stars? What do you think of their childhood pictures? What other K-pop celebrity baby pictures would you like to see? Make sure to comment below!