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Can you go to school while being a K-Pop trainee?
The trainee process lasts for an indefinite period of time, ranging from months to years, and usually involves vocal, dance, and language classes taken while living together with other trainees, who sometimes attend school at the same time, although some trainees drop out of school to focus on their careers.
How old do you need to be to debut as a K-Pop Idol?
Conditions. Aspiring K-pop idols, known as “trainees,” sign contracts with management agencies when the trainee is as young as 12 or 13 years old. It may take ten years for an agency to groom the trainee and for them to debut on stage, according to the former head of the Korea Entertainment Law Society.
What is the age limit for K-Pop auditions?
Big Hit Entertainment Female Audition 2021
Show name | Big Hit Entertainment |
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Category | Singing, Modelling, and Acting |
Auditions | KPOP Auditions 2021 |
Age | 12 – 18 years |
Gender | Both Girls and Boys |
Can I audition for YG at 12?
There are no age restrictions to apply, but with an average of six years required for training, the sweet spot for auditioning artists is between the ages of 14 and 16. YG usually posts a schedule of yearly auditions but due to COVID-19, the entertainment group is only accepting online applications for now.
How old is too old to become a K-pop trainee?
With my year of being into kpop I don’t know every idol who’s ever debuted, but I know of a couple of idols who’ve debuted at 24–27, but they’ve spent 4-7 years training. So basically, if you’re not a teenager/younger or an undergrad in your first few years of college, you’re probably too old to become a trainee.
Do K-pop trainees live in dorms?
After all, most of K-Pop trainees are age 10 or less when they sign up and begin training, and 10 year olds do not stay in “dorms”. Only when you are 6 months away from your debut then you move into a dorm for a finish up intensive training. This arrangement is fine with Korean trainees, but causes problems for non-Korean trainees.
What is the average age of a K-Pop Idol to debut?
The prime ages for trainees seem to be from 10–14 or 15, with the younger, luckier (?) idols training for a few months or up to a year and then debuting at 14/15. With my year of being into kpop I don’t know every idol who’s ever debuted, but I know of a couple of idols who’ve debuted at 24–27, but they’ve spent 4-7 years training.
Can a non-Korean trainee work in Kpop?
Though many companies will accept non-Korean trainees, you will still be catering to a largely Korean audience. It’s smart to learn about the culture if you aren’t already familiar. Study popular K-pop groups, spend time on Korean fashion websites, and read up on etiquette and social norms.