F(x) debuted in 2009. The five girls of
F(x) were all scouted differently and were trainees for many different years.
Victoria was scouted in China for being a traditional dancer,
Amber auditioned for the company in LA and was picked as a trainee along with one other person,
Luna was scouted after appearing on a variety show,
Sulli was scouted a child actress, and
Krystal was scouted on a family vacation in Korea. Their dream was to be Asia's best dance group.