When you want to be, for example, a computer
programmer, you undergo a training, in which you learn all the required things.
But what if I told you that this is similar to k-pop idols? Yes, that is true:
almost all the k-pop idols undergone trainee period prior to their debut. Let’s
see how does it work!
Once in a while, Korean entertainment
agencies announce auditions, even global. Hundreds, or even thousands of people
with a dream of becoming an idol attends them. There are no limitations on age,
although it’s rare when trainees and idols are very young. They are assessed in
terms of singing, dancing and looks. The auditions include public, closed, and
street-cast. It’s also possible to be casted by agency without audition, in
regard to looks or potential talents. Those people who pass the auditions with
success are offered a trainee contract, which may last for months or years.
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| A dance class |
Ok, we’ve become trainee – what includes trainee period?
Trainees attend classes, such as dancing,
singing and language. Trainees live together in dormitories as well. Some of
them attend schools, and some even drop out of school to focus fully on their
carrier, some have part-time jobs. Trainees are regularly evaluated and they
compete with each other. Agencies present solo artist or group. As regards
groups, they are “artificially” formed and consist of the best trainees. So good
luck and may the best person win!
The company invest a huge amount of money
in their trainees, in order to prepare them to idol work and life. Therefore,
trainees “contract a debt” in their agencies, whose clearing may last long years
after their debut (it depends on the company profitability and how much
popularity idols gain).
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