K-pop idols generally come from a stable financial background, but it's always so relatable to learn about members who have worked part-time before at some point in their lives. Because we know that it isn't easy to be independent and earn money to save for our dreams while still having some pocket money.

Here are some idols who have done various part-time jobs before! 

ZEROBASEONE Zhang Hao

Before he captured everyone's heart and became ZEROBASEONE's center, he was already hustling and adulting in life. He took up many part-time jobs, such as modeling and tutoring gigs, while juggling school.

Pentagon Shinwon 

Before becoming a trainee and an idol, he worked several part-time jobs, one of which was a part-time server in an EXO-themed cafe. He has also mentioned working for a hair salon too! 

Kep1er Mashiro 

Before coming to South Korea, she worked part-time at a pancake place and a Korean restaurant in Japan.

Kep1er Chaehyun 

This hardworking girl used to work at a sushi restaurant and a buffet place. 

Billlie Tsuki 

Back in Japan, the group's main dancer and sub-vocalist used to work part-time at Shake Shack, a popular American fast-casual restaurant, to earn and save money for training in South Korea.

Super Junior Heechul 

Many 2nd gen idols had part-time jobs. Heechul used to work in a factory before debuting in one of the biggest 2nd gen groups. 

Jaejoong 

He was hustling, working various jobs. He used to work as a movie extra in the film Taegukgi and was also a waiter, sold chewing gum, and did construction work too.

GOT7 Youngjae 

He didn't really mention what they were, but he also did various part-time jobs to pay for his vocal lessons. He was dedicated to pursuing his dreams, and now he is one of K-Pop's best vocalists!

The Boyz NEW

Similar to Youngjae, Q also worked various part-time jobs, and at tons of restaurants pre-debut so he could pay for his vocal classes!

Stray Kids Lee Know 

Most trainees got accepted into JYP pretty young, but Lee Know did not become a trainee until a bit later. Before starting his journey as a trainee, he worked at a barbecue place and was a professional backup dancer.

BTS Suga 

While working hard as a trainee, he was also a delivery boy to pay his college tuition at the time. That gig was how he injured his shoulder when, during one of his deliveries on his bike, a car hit him, but he did not tell the company about the accident at the time because he was afraid the company would drop him.

VANNER Hyesung

This one isn't a pre-debut story. Hyesung actually had to work part-time while working as an idol. And no, it wasn't for a variety show content. About two years ago, he shared with his fans during a broadcast that he was currently not making any earnings despite promoting, and hasn't had any earnings as an idol despite being an idol for about two years at the time. This is why he had to work part-time as a salesperson at the cosmetics brand Lush.