An unexpected story from SM Entertainment idols has grabbed K-Pop fans’ attention, as Super Junior’s Heechul revealed he was scouted by a host bar during his trainee days, with fellow member Leeteuk present for the wild tale. The revelation came during the latest episode of ‘ZIP DAESUNG,’ released on July 17th, hosted by BIGBANG’s Daesung, featuring Super Junior members Leeteuk and Heechul sharing their pre-debut memories.
Heechul’s Shocking Host Bar Scout
Leeteuk kicked off the anecdote, reminiscing about his close bond with Heechul during their training period. “I was very close with Heechul. When we went to nightclubs, he always asked me to go with him,” Leeteuk shared, setting the scene for Heechul’s surprising confession.
Heechul then recounted the specific incident. “Near Cheongdam intersection, someone rolled down their car window and gave me a golden business card, saying ‘Contact me sometime.’ But the card didn’t have the name of the place on it,” Heechul explained. He added, “When I got home, I found out it was a host bar’s business card,” a revelation that reportedly left everyone present, including Daesung, surprised.
Leeteuk Reveals Their Backup Plan
Leeteuk’s memory of the situation was just as vivid, highlighting the persuasive tactics used by the scout. “They had a way of enticing us. They said, ‘If you work here, you can buy an entire building.’ So Heechul and I joked that if we didn’t debut, we’d join hands and go there,” Leeteuk confessed, showing the duo’s early struggles and their surprisingly practical (and humorous) backup plan for a life outside of K-Pop stardom.
Heechul’s Humorous “What If”
Heechul wrapped up the anecdote with a characteristic jest, reflecting on his career path. “If I hadn’t debuted and went that route, I might have had more money than I do now,” he quipped, leaving fans to imagine a very different, albeit potentially lucrative, alternate universe for the iconic idol. This peek into their trainee past not only offers laughs but also underscores the intense pressure and uncertain future faced by aspiring K-Pop stars, even those who would later become legends.
