RIIZE Anton’s Pre-Debut Photos Prove He Was Destined To Be A K-Pop Idol

At the start of August, SM Entertainment revealed members of its new boy group RIIZE, including Korean American member Anton.

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Anton became an instant favorite even before debut due to his visuals.

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Then netizens discovered Anton is a “golden child,” born to famous producer Yoon Sang and actress Shim Hye Jin.

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He clearly inherited his talents and visuals!

Lee Chanyoung/Anton Lee a swimmer, producer & can play cello#RIIZE #라이즈 #ANTON #앤톤 pic.twitter.com/YqwzyORBzM

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Anton was born in Boston, MA, before moving to New Jersey. This means he’s bilingual!

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Now, many pre-debut photos of Anton from his life in both the United States and Korea have resurfaced online, proving he has always been multitalented and handsome.

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In the photos, Anton is often pictured with other individuals, including friends and what appears to be teammates.

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He appears to have been quite sociable and popular.

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Anton is a skilled swimmer, too. So, there are many pictures from his swimming days.

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Anton previously went viral for his physique. He’s still got that swimmer’s body!

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Before becoming a K-Pop idol, he dreamed of being a professional swimmer.

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His athleticism makes for the perfect K-Pop idol, as singing and strenuous choreography can be challenging.

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It looks like he was a star athlete; now he’s a star idol!

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Besides swimming, Anton played the cello. He was clearly destined to be a musician in some form.

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Based on the pre-debut pics, Anton also has a great sense of humor. So, his personality matches his good looks.

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As previously mentioned, Anton is often pictured with others, whether fellow swimmers, friends, or family.

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He appears very loving, especially toward younger kids.

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