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With the ascent of K-pop worldwide, an ever increasing number of individuals are searching for tips on the best way to be a Kpop star. Korean amusement organizations work effectively of enrolling from one side of the planet to the other to track down the following top ability. Be that as it may, because of COVID-19, many are holding their tryouts on the web. A large number of these tryouts are available to all ethnicities as K-pop diversion organizations realize it is brilliant to have at any rate one part in the gathering be a non-Korean which will assist them with growing that specific market.
Many have seen the enormous achievement of BLACKPINK and particularly Lisa who has a colossal fan base in Thailand as well as the whole way across Southeast Asia. Indeed, Lisa is perhaps the most famous K-pop stars right now. For most Kpop bunches that are coming out, you will discover at any rate one non-Korean part. This is a pattern that isn't disappearing at any point in the near future as the worldwide market keeps on accepting Kpop. Hence expect Kpop diversion organizations to keep on looking outside of South Korea to discover new ability in nations like the Philippines, Indonesia, and India later on.
In any case, before one can turn into a K-pop Star, one should go through the snarling preparing measure that can last 3-5 years. Jo Kwon from 2 AM needed to prepare for a very long time before his presentation! This shows exactly that it is so difficult to turn into a Kpop symbol. Nonetheless, with a ton of difficult work alongside normal ability, it is feasible to join as a learner for one of the numerous Kpop diversion organizations.
The existence of a learner is hard as they live, train, and perform with different students at a youthful age. For those hoping to turn into the following K-pop icon, I searched in the internet about numerous specialists in the K-pop industry from makers, past symbols, and staff members to concoct 10 hints on the most proficient method to be a K-pop star. This will be the most inside and out breakdown of how to turn into a Kpop star. Make sure to turn into a K-pop star you need to have 2 out of 3 elements. Be a decent artist or rapper, be a decent artist, and be alluring. It's anything but an unquestionable requirement to in any event have 2 out of the 3.
Start voice and dance preparing at an early age.
You can try out as ahead of schedule as 12 years of age. Hence it is prescribed to get an entire two years of involvement with moving and voice preparing prior to trying out. That implies at the soonest you ought to prepare at age 10. On the off chance that you are under 14, a legitimate watchman should go with you for your tryout. The normal age of those that tryout is 18 years of age (goes from 12-25 years of age). All things considered, this implies you should begin preparing at age 16 at the most recent.
Voice preparing has a great deal to do with realizing how to inhale and discovering your reach. There are 7 principle ranges:
Soprano
Mezzo-Soprano
Alto
Countertenor
Tenor
Baritone
Bass
On the off chance that you are male and can hit Alto or even Soprano, that will be an immense in addition to while trying out for K-pop diversion organizations. The higher reaches you can hit the better. Your voice is a muscle that you need to work out to foster your voice. For instance, Jin from BTS was not an incredible artist and indeed, needed to be an entertainer. Be that as it may, he prepared hard to get his voice to where it is today. So recall, singing capacity CAN be improved with difficult work. Accordingly, on the off chance that you are a smoker, you should stop. In addition to the fact that smoking hurts your voice it will be restricted for most learners.
Moving is a higher priority than Singing
We suggest zeroing in on moving as generally keen on entering K-pop can sing or rap. Your attention ought to be on hip jump, contemporary, and metropolitan moving. For those that don't have the assets to take Kpop moving exercises, there are many dance instructional exercises online that can help you. Focus on at any rate 30 hrs every week on turning into a more adaptable artist. One maker said that they would take an incredible artist over an extraordinary vocalist quickly. In Kpop, execution in front of an audience is vital. It is entirely expected for the tunes to be pre-recorded so the gathering can exclusively zero in on the movement of their live exhibition. This is the reason such a lot of accentuation is put on one's moving capacity.
While singing can be faked with autotune, moving can't. These exhibitions are outwardly invigorating in manners that singing can't convey. Also, on the off chance that you are a decent artist, you will be included more in the mystery recordings. An illustration of this is with EXO/Kai and SHINee/Taemin. Another model is Jisoo of BLACKPINK who isn't highlighted as the others since she is the most fragile artist in the gathering.
Consequently, it is feasible to turn into a K-pop star regardless of whether you can't sing. There are numerous rappers, artists, and visuals that have discovered extraordinary accomplishment as a K-pop star without having an incredible voice. For instance, Nancy from Momoland and Yoona from SNSD don't have incredible voices yet are essentially the substance of their gathering since they carry different abilities to the table
It helps to know some level of Korean.
It's anything but a prerequisite to communicate in Korean. Keep in mind, BlackPink's Lisa didn't communicate in Korean when she was a learner. Indeed, numerous K-pop amusement organizations permit all identities and competitions to try out. This is on the grounds that they need an agent from a specific country since that extends their crowd base. Nations like Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, and obviously China are places numerous K-pop amusement organizations are anxious to enter. Besides, there is a tremendous fan Kpop fan base in India, the Philippines, and Indonesia. In any case, you should in any case know some degree of Korean. Besides, you will be living in Korea during your preparation and it's anything but a smart thought to know some Korean on the off chance that you need to go around Seoul. Furthermore, Koreans like it when outsiders put forth an attempt to get familiar with the Korean language.
Attempt to become familiar with the fundamental expressions before all else and keeping in mind that you train in Korea you can rapidly get the Korean language. You will perform numerous Korean tunes and be encircled by numerous Korean learners. Along these lines getting ready by contemplating Korean in advance will be useful. There are numerous Korean instructive applications you can use to make this cycle simpler. Furthermore, have a go at observing probably the best Korean shows and Korean films. In about a year, you will actually want to talk and comprehend Korean at an essential level.
Remember to deal with your character.
In the event that you play out your own unique tune or a dark melody, most appointed authorities will block you out from the beginning. On the off chance that you are a lyricist, you will have a lot of freedoms to exhibit your ability, simply don't do it's anything but a tryout. While you are a learner you will be approached to compose and arrange your own unique music so remember that. Most tryouts will request that you sing an English tune and one Korean tune. It is in every case great to have one reinforcement for good measure.
In this way for your tryout, attempt to choose a melody that was a hit eventually on schedule. Makers have suggested individuals who tryout should take a high speed tune and back it off. Or on the other hand take a lethargic paced ditty and speed it up. This won't just flaunt your singing capacity yet additionally your inventiveness.
An extraordinary procedure is to have 3 ages of pop melodies prepared. One from the 90s. One from 2000-2010. What's more, one from 2010 as of recently. Then, at that point dependent on who is judging and their age range, pick the melody you figure they will interface best with. For instance, on the off chance that they seem as though they are in their 40s, go with the 90s melody.
Set one up close to home dance movement schedule.
Most tryouts will request that you do move movement. Again pick a well known tune and arrange your own dance schedule. This is the place where you can truly show them your innovativeness, more so than with a tune. Look at this stunning movement of BTS's Boy With Luv underneath by 1MILLION Dance Studio. There are huge loads of arranged dance schedules on this channel where you can get enlivened.
K-pop amusement organizations understand that character goes far in building a gathering's fanbase. All should go on Korean theatrical presentations and this is the place where character goes far. An extraordinary method to chip away at your character is to watch K-pop symbol meets and set yourself up with the commonplace inquiries that may come your direction. Another route is to have a couple of arranged clever/intriguing stories prepared. Consider it narrating and the more you advise it, the more criticism you will attempt to improve it.
Recall the existence of a K-pop star is exceptionally short so it is significant you can progress into different regions, for example, reporting or acting. Hence as referenced at #2 on this rundown, in the event that you are an outsider, learning the Korean language will give you more openness to these Korean TV programs. Koreans like hearing outsiders talk broken Korean, they consider it charming. Also, Kpop stars will be pushed to sell Kpop stock and in the event that you have a great time character, it's anything but a ton of significant worth to the amusement organization, eventually giving you greater ad openness.
Perform notable Pop melodies during your tryout.
This is vital. Take a well known K-pop melody and add your own course of action and style to it. At the point when you have time, investigate the IU YouTube video underneath. This is an ideal illustration of how to turn a mainstream Kpop tune and make it your own.
If you perform your own original song or an obscure song, most judges will tune you out from the start. If you are a songwriter, you will have plenty of opportunities to showcase your talent, just don’t do it during an audition. While you are a trainee you will be asked to write and choreograph your own original music so keep that in mind. Most auditions will ask you to sing an English song and one Korean song. It is always good to have one backup just in case.
Therefore for your audition, try to select a song that was a hit at some point in time. Producers have recommended people who audition should take a fast-paced song and slow it down. Or take a slow-paced ballad and speed it up. This will not only show off your singing ability but also your creativity.
A great strategy is to have 3 generations of pop songs ready. One from the 90s. One from 2000-2010. And one from 2010 until now. Then based on who is judging and their age range, pick the song you think they will connect best with. For example, if they look like they are in their 40s, then go with the 90s song.
Prepare one personal dance choreography routine.
Most auditions will ask you to do dance choreography. Again pick a popular song and choreograph your own dance routine. This is where you can really show them your creativity, more so than with a song. Check out this amazing choreography of BTS’s Boy With Luv below by 1MILLION Dance Studio. There are tons of choreographed dance routines on this channel where you can get inspired.
Assuming you will play out a current dance schedule, you will be decided according to the Kpop bunch that played out that everyday practice. Accordingly it should be great. Assuming you can do the routine impeccably, by all methods go with that movement however be cautioned in the event that you don't do it consummately, judges will take note. We would likewise suggest looking at Korean YouTubers Waveya's YouTube channel to learn a greater amount of the most smoking dance moves to add to your movement.
Try not to be too dynamic via web-based media before you become a student.
Korean diversion organizations will screen your online media records to ensure you are not in shocking circumstances. K-pop stars need to show great habits and act appropriately. Particularly after the new Burning Sun embarrassment, it is imperative to stay under the radar via web-based media accounts. One slip-up can be exorbitant. Accordingly it is smarter to be protected than sorry. Envision getting acknowledged as a learner just to have your previous web-based media posts or remarks cut you down.
Hold off via web-based media for the present and spotlight on preparing. This likewise implies you need to avoid inconvenience. No more celebrating at clubs and drinking liquor with companions. Makers put forth a valiant effort to attempt to anticipate if a specific learner could cause gives later on down the line. Late embarrassments inside the K-pop industry have focused on it to completely look at a learner's experience and propensities prior to welcoming them ready. Thusly don't give them motivation to question your ability to buckle down.
k pop Scouts don't need Social Media Influencers
Some may say that there are groups taking a gander at web-based media records to track down that next star. This isn't accurate. There may be events where Korean diversion organizations select you dependent on your web-based media profile yet in more than 95% of cases, ability is explored through tryouts, profile entries, and some of the time simply off the road! The truth of the matter is that headhunters are simply too occupied to even think about monitoring online media to discover ability. They are centered around live tryouts and inspecting on the web entries, in this manner concentrate on those. Additionally, numerous K-pop diversion organizations need to fabricate their own image and not piggyback off of a set up web-based media influencer.
When you become a K-pop star it is up to the diversion organization's approaches and rules on whether you can have your own online media channel. For instance, BTS individuals don't run their own online media channels. Success has its own organization channel. Nonetheless, fortunately due to the achievement of BLACKPINK utilizing online media to grow their range, increasingly more K-pop diversion organizations are allowing their stars to run their own channels. Once more, this could be hazardous and many will doubtlessly have a web-based media chief alloted to every craftsman to ensure all that is going up isn't questionable.
Try not to be overweight and stay fit.
Korean amusement organizations have a specific wonder standard and in the event that you don't fit that standard they won't take you on. Regardless of on the off chance that you are the best artist or artist you should be under a specific weight. The wizardry number will in general be under 50 kg for ladies and under 75 kg for men. To come in under this weight, it is suggested one eats under 2,000 calories each day. This is a result of all the preparation you will do getting ready for your tryouts. This is the grievous side of the K-Pop industry, as your appearance will impact whether you become a learner. For those intrigued by the K-Pop Diet, here is an extraordinary article to peruse.
Fortunately in the event that you train each day on your moving, normally you will get thinner. It is assessed that on a normal preparing day, a K-pop student consumes more than 5,000 calories per day! Additionally, when you become a student the Korean amusement organization will have dietitians on staff that can assist you with your eating routine. Additionally, you will be with different individuals who are likewise eating less junk food, thusly they will likewise give you direction.
Wear typical agreeable garments and negligible cosmetics for your tryout.
Makers have said they need to TURN individuals into K-pop stars. They love seeing a fresh start they can work with. Along these lines, don't wear body-changing garments or extravagant K-pop dress. Keep it straightforward and agreeable as you will be approached to move. To the extent cosmetics, it is critical to have a moderate look. Recall once you become a learner there will be a group of cosmetics specialists and beauticians who will change you into a K-pop symbol. Many think they need to wow the appointed authorities with a specific style. This isn't a necessity. The attention ought to be on your abilities. When an Entertainment organization takes you in, it will be dependent upon them how they need you to look.
Accordingly the garments you wear should feel good and permit you to play out your dance routine without limitations. Numerous K-pop scouts have revealed to us that what you wear during a tryout is of almost no significance. The equivalent goes for haircuts and cosmetics.
Apply for however many online tryouts and live tryouts as would be prudent.
You need to get yourself out there as much as possible. It is purely a numbers game. Online auditions (email auditions) are easy to enter and we suggest you enter as many as possible. Due to COVID-19, Kpop entertainment companies will rely on online auditions even more than before. Live auditions (open recruitment auditions) will eventually be back but it might get costly, especially if you have to travel a long distance. However, if a live audition is nearby, go to it because if you are one of the top winners, you can become a trainee right away. Live auditions should pick up once the COVID-19 situation is under control.
We suggest you visit all the Korean Entertainment company’s websites and make a calendar to see when the next audition takes place. Most K-pop entertainment companies look at each other’s schedules to not conflict with them. Therefore you will not be in many situations where you will need to choose one company’s audition over the other. With so many Kpop Entertainment companies it is possible to go to at least one Kpop audition per week.
We would recommend you check back every week as companies update their site regularly on the latest news regarding tryouts and auditions. Since K-pop is becoming more and more global, global live auditions are happening all over the world.
What to expect at K-pop auditions.
There used to be the top 3 but now it is the top 4. Big Hit Entertainment (HYBE), JYP Entertainment, SM Entertainment, and YG Entertainment. Competition to be a trainee at these K-pop entertainment companies will be intense. Typically thousands apply and only 1-2 will get selected to be a trainee. HYBE focuses primarily on boy groups and is the toughest company to enter into. They give a lot of attention to one group and promote that one particular group. As with the case of BTS.
For all auditions, you will need to fill out an audition application (kind of like a resume) form a few days before the actual audition. On the day of the audition, you will be with a large group of people in a practice room. Then they will bring out a list of names to let you know when you will enter another room to audition. The audition itself is different for every company but usually will require you to introduce yourself, perform 1-2 songs, and 1 dance choreography. Judges will not give feedback for this audition, so if they like you will get a call back for a second-round audition or get a call back telling you what to improve on. Round 2 consists of around 15-20 people and each will be required to sing inside a recording studio to perform one song.
Some K-Pop entertainment companies prefer group auditions. This means around a group of 10 people enter the audition room and from there they each choose to sing, rap, or dance. Based on this they will call back to request a second audition.
These are just a few, there are many many more small to medium Kpop Entertainment companies out there.
Applying for K-pop Reality Shows.
Another method on how to be a K-pop star would be to audition for K-pop reality shows. Many might not realize this but Big Bang, Twice, and Wanna One all came from K-pop Idol reality shows. These shows not only showcased their skills but also shared their day-to-day schedule with the audience from the moment they began their training to their debut.
The top channel in Korea is Mnet which is Korea’s version of MTV. When auditioning for these programs, your “story” goes a long way in you getting on their program. Since they are first a TV show, they want to showcase your story more than your talent. Make sure you have a compelling story when applying to these K-pop reality shows.
Some of their K-pop reality shows on Mnet are listed below.
Produce101
Produce X 101
Queendom
Produce 48
Superstar K
Show me the money
Girls from Abroad
SBS also has its own Kpop reality show called Kpop Star. The show brought judges from SM, JYP, YG, and a producer from Kpop Star. Therefore for the audition, you won’t be judged by one of these 4 judges or a representative for them.
KBS2 – The Unit is an Idol Rebooting Project where idols who have already debuted are given a second chance to showcase their talents to form another male or female group.
Naver V Live/ Naver TV – Exo’s “Heart 4 U” was one of the first idol reality shows to completely break free from the TV platform and was only released through Naver V Live and Naver TV.
There are a lot of reasons to choose online platforms like YouTube over traditional TV channels. In the past, TV channels were the one and only option for many K-pop artists and groups. Then online platforms became an additional option, and it’s finally taken over as the more preferable option. It is a lot more flexible not only in the initial planning stages but also after the content has been posted to export to overseas platforms. In addition, audiences all around the world can log on much easier. Therefore this will lead to a larger global exposure, something BTS has been able to do very well. BTS used these platforms to communicate with their fans.
Learn from every audition.
From the former K-pop stars we spoke to, it took on average 8-10 auditions before they got accepted. This is because they got a lot of valuable feedback from producers and judges. Therefore, make sure to take what they say and incorporate it into your next audition. If you pass an audition, you will need to pass some more (usually 2-3 more). Then you will become a trainee and with a lot of hard work will be on your way to becoming a K-pop star. It is a good rule that after 20 auditions and you have made zero progress, that is a clear early sign you won’t make it.
How to be a K-pop Entertainment Influencer
There might be those out there that might not want to join one of the top K-pop entertainment companies. The truth is that once you join one of those companies you lose a lot of freedom and your creative voice. That is the sacrifice many artists have to make when entering this industry. However, there are other options. There is currently a huge market for influencer marketing. The industry is expected to reach $16 billion by 2022. Kpop Influencers draw in a lot of views. There is a company in Korea that can help you become a Kpop Influencer.
SG Entertainment
SG Entertainment is a K-pop academy located in Hongdae, which is one of our top 10 places to visit in Seoul. The academy trains up-and-coming artists at their academies to help them build their reach and leverage their fan bases to promote the advertiser’s products. One can train at SG Entertainment and through hard work could end up being signed by SG Entertainment.
Professional Studio Setup
Learn to dance, sing, act, and produce/compose music.
An artist produced by SG Entertainment will be promoted both to the Korean market as well as the French/EU market through the Paris agency. Therefore advertisers will be able to reach a much wider global audience. Those that are looking to visit Seoul, should go to Hongdae and check out SG entertainment as they offer foreign tourist tours.
Frequently Asked Questions on How to become a K-pop Idol
Is there a Kpop Entertainment Company for Non-Asian Artists?
Yes, Seoulz did a full article on UnionWave Entertainment. They are an international Kpop company that focuses a lot on diversity. The company recently opened its Seoul office. They hold global auditions toward the second half of the year. Make sure to follow their audition page to keep up to date on their next global audition.
What is a typical Live K-pop Audition like?
This is different for every single K-Pop Entertainment company. However, a rough estimate is that for singing you will get to sing for 30 seconds. You will be with around 5 other applicants. If they like you, you will be asked to sing a full song. For a dance audition, you will be with a group of 5 and you all will dance to one song. Again this is not for every Entertainment company. However, this is pretty standard.
What is required in an online audition?
The typical requirement is for you to fill out their application form, upload your profile picture or pictures, and upload or send a singing, dancing, or rapping video (around 2 minutes).
How long do I have to be a trainee?
A lot of luck and work ethic are involved. However, there have been cases of people only training for a few months and other cases where they are trainees for 10 years. The average length is around 3 years.
What is a typical schedule like as a trainee?
Again this is different for every K-pop Entertainment company. So we will layout a typical day based on a collective average of all agencies. Since most trainees are students they will have to go to school first which usually ends around 4 pm.
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – They will start to train at their company’s training center. This is where they will turn over their cellphone. They will practice their singing and dancing during this time.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – This will be their dinner time. Most K-pop trainees will be on a strict diet so the foods will be low-carb meals like salads or soups.
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – They will have this time to study. The study could include learning a new language, personality training, and sex education. This does not include their school study.
10:00 pm – Midnight – This is where the trainees will have free time. However, in most cases, this is not free as they will need to use this time for their school studies or to practice more. Some stay up until 1 to 2 am.
Depending on the K-pop entertainment company, the trainees will either go home or go to their dorm which will be filled with at least 4 other trainees.
What are some of the things you are banned from doing as a K-pop Trainee?
Some of the typical bans are as follows:
Dating
Social Media
Drinking
Drugs
Clubbing
At what age should I give up becoming a K-pop star?
If you are a trainee for a K-pop Entertainment company and you are about to turn 25 years old. This would be a good time to quit. By this age, it is almost impossible to debut since more groups are debuting at a younger age each year.
Do I need to have pale/light skin?
Yes. There is a reason why a vast majority of K-pop stars have pale/light skin. It is true that you can have darker skin but this is typically not the norm.
Do I need to speak Korean well?
This is not a requirement. However, if you are not Korean, mastering the Korean language would be a huge bonus. Koreans love foreigners that take the time to learn Korean. Look at Lisa from BLACKPINK.
Can I become a K-Pop star if I am from another country?
Yes! K-pop Entertainment companies travel the world looking for new talent. Of course, you will need to have “the look”. This means you have to look somewhat Korean and be attractive. The reason why K-Pop Entertainment companies go to other countries is that they want that market. Countries get behind K-pop groups if one of their own has made the group. This is a recent trend because in the past K-pop Entertainment companies only focused on China and Japan. Now they are looking all around the world.
How many “Rookie Groups” end up making it big?
There are so many K-pop Entertainment companies out there besides the Big 3. All combined they produce hundreds of groups per year. Out of all that, only about 10-15 groups will become known to a reasonably sized audience. The rest end up disbanding within the first year of their debut.
If you are part of the lucky ones that end up making it big, you will make millions of dollars. Groups like BTS, SNSD, BIG BANG, and BLACKPINK brought in an insane amount of money from their Entertainment companies. Each member made at least $1 million a year. This does not include endorsement deals which could also bring them millions of dollars.
According to the Korean National Tax Service: The top K-pop stars (Top 1%) averaged $3 million in yearly salary. The mid-tier K-pop stars (10%) averaged around $600,000 a year. The remaining 89% average around $10,000 a year.
How long will it take to find out if I passed my K-pop Audition?
It will take less than a week. We have spoken to some trainees that got notified that day. These scouts know what they want and will notify you that you passed within a matter of days. After a week if you don’t hear anything that means you did not pass. They don’t notify you that you DIDN’T pass because this would take too long for them. This is why you should never put all your eggs in one basket. Try out for as many K-pop auditions as possible. The companies realize that most do which is why if you have passed they want to notify you right away
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