Heechul from Super Junior: how singer put troubles behind him to become one of K-pop’s biggest stars
- Despite false starts with boy bands Four Seasons and TraxX, Heechul never lost faith and debuted in 2005 as a member of Super Junior
- Not even a broken leg in a 2006 car accident and, most recently, being targeted by internet trolls, can dim his enthusiasm
From the rigorous training to the intense public scrutiny, the challenges of K-pop fame almost forced one of the scene’s most beloved stars to give up early in his career.
Luckily for fans around the world, Heechul overcame these early bumps in the road to become one of the most distinguished and well-liked stars in the industry. Learn more about the Super Junior star’s journey.
His early life
Kim Hee-chul was born in July, 1983, in Hoengseong in South Korea’s Gangwon province, the younger of two children.
However, both supported his dream of a career in the entertainment industry and backed his attempt at stardom all the way.
After being inspired by watching Gangnam Style singer Psy perform on television, a teenage Heechul attended auditions held by K-pop company SM Entertainment and was taken on as a trainee by the growing K-pop company.
