Lim Seul-ong

Quick Facts: Who was Lim Seul-ong?

Subject:

Lim Seul-ong

Known for:

South Korean singer and actor known for his work in K-pop groups and dramas.

Born:

1987-05-11

Century / Era:

1987s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lim Seul-ong (Korean: 임슬옹; born 11 May 1987), also known by the mononym Seulong, is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as a singer in 2008 as a member of the K-pop boyband 2AM. He made his acting debut in 2010 in the Korean drama Personal Taste and also had a role in the series Hogu’s Love (2015). Lim began studying film and acting at Daejin University's Department of Theatre and Visual Arts in 2010. 2AM member Jeong Jinwoon is also an alumnus of the university.

Career & Major Achievements

Lim later was a student of Kyunghee University Graduate School of Business's Department of Culture & Arts Management while an active member of 2AM. In 2008, Seulong took part in Mnet's Hot Blood Men. The program showed the intense physical training that thirteen male trainees had to go through to compete for the opportunity to debut in either a 4-member ballad group or a 7-member dance group under the label JYP Entertainment. After going through several elimination processes, Seulong was chosen to become a member of the 4-member ballad group 2AM, co-managed by JYP Entertainment and Big Hit Entertainment. In 2009, on SBS's talk show, Night After Night, Seulong revealed that he had turned down an initial offer from his current agency JYP Entertainment (JYPE) to join YG Entertainment, but ended up not being accepted to YG.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

2AM's first single "This Song" was released on 21 July 2008. It debuted on 11 July 2008, performing "이 노래" (This Song). In March 2015, Seulong decided to switch agencies, joining SidusHQ. Fellow 2AM member Jinwoon also signed to another management agency while the remaining members remained with JYP Entertainment. JYP Entertainment assured that the departures did not imply that 2AM was going to be disbanded.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1987 (1987-05-11): Birth of Lim Seul-ong — South Korean singer and actor known for his work in K-pop groups and dramas.
2. 2008: 2008 Milestone — He debuted as a singer in 2008 as a member of the K-pop boyband 2AM.
3. 2009: 2009 Milestone — In 2009, on SBS's talk show, Night After Night, Seulong revealed that he had turned down an initial offer from his current agency JYP Entertainment (JYPE) to join YG Entertainment, but ended up not being accepted to YG.
4. 2010: 2010 Milestone — He made his acting debut in 2010 in the Korean drama Personal Taste and also had a role in the series Hogu’s Love (2015).
5. 2015: 2015 Milestone — In March 2015, Seulong decided to switch agencies, joining SidusHQ.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lim Seul-ong

True or False: “Did Lim Seul-ong debut as a member of 2AM after winning the survival show Mnet's Hot Blood Men?”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): Yes, he participated in Mnet's Hot Blood Men and was subsequently chosen to be a member of the ballad group 2AM.

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