Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Casting Director Recounts Jungkook's Unexpected Path to BTS
A BigHit casting director, Noh Min Mi, shared how Jungkook from BTS joined the band.
Her job was to find people who could become stars.
She saw Jungkook at the Superstar K contest.
Noh thought Jungkook had bright eyes and looked like he was glowing.
Even though Suga's smile caught her attention, she said she was drawn to Jungkook.
Unlike others, Jungkook didn't have to try out; Noh chose him herself.
Casting director Noh Min Mi shared how BTS's Jungkook joined the band.
Noh's role was to find and train future K-pop stars.
Jungkook was discovered by Noh during Superstar K.
Noh was drawn to Jungkook's bright eyes and 'glowing' appearance.
Jungkook did not audition for BigHit; Noh personally cast him.
- Who
- Noh Min Mi and Jungkook.
- What
- Casting director's account of discovering and recruiting Jungkook for BigHit.
- When
- Over a decade ago; during the Superstar K preliminaries.
- Where
- Superstar K preliminaries and in BigHit Entertainment.
- Why
- To share the story of how Jungkook was discovered and recruited.
- Casting Director
- Noh Min Mi
- Event
- Superstar K preliminaries
- Role of Noh
- Scouting and training of BigHit's rookies
- Focus
- Jungkook's recruitment story
- How Jungkook Joined
- Cast by Noh Min Mi
