Do kpop idols choose their group?
Idol groups are carefully handpicked by agency executives. A rare exception is Stray Kids, the 12 member boy group under JYP Entertainment, whose leader, Bang Chan, was given the opportunity to pick his members.
How do Kpop groups choose their center?
The Center Usually a certain member is placed in the middle of the group during promotions, photoshoots, video shoots, etc. Be it because of their good-looks, or because of their dancing talent or because of their popularity, a particular member is always placed in the center, getting the most attention.
What rules do Kpop trainees have to follow?
JYP Entertainment has a strict three-year ban on new idols dating, trainees are forbidden from using their phones or meeting members of the opposite sex, and Twice’s Momo was once ordered to lose 7kg in a week – what it really takes to make it in K-pop.
What happens to trainees who don’t debut?
If they complete the contract and don’t debut, it’s waived. If they don’t complete a contract but debut through another agency, then also it’s waived for the trainee and the other agency bears the brunt. If they don’t complete a contract and don’t even debut, they have to pay a bit (not exactly 30 million won).
How does Jyp treat their trainees?
If you are a trainee or Artist in JYP they are most polite! They treat there Artist and trainee same the will make you comfort like your own house. They give you food very healthy and they also see if you are healthy or not. they spend almost 2 billion won on their each trainee.
What does main dancer mean in K-pop?
Main Dancer The main dancer is the member with the best dancing skills among the members. They usually get the center parts during dance breaks and parts with challenging dance moves.
Can the main dancer be the center?
I find most main dancers with a decent stage presence as well. They are usually the centre during dance breaks or have solo dance parts in the choreo.
How does JYP treat their trainees?
Are YG trainees allowed to have phones?
Yes, of course. Your phone is practically your way of communication. In the company I used to work with, we were only allowed to use our phones after we were done with all trainings, lesson, ect.
At what age should I audition for Kpop?
You can audition as early as 12 years old at many Kpop auditions. Therefore it is recommended to get a full two years of experience in dancing and voice training before auditioning. That means at the earliest you should be training at age 10.
Can Kpop trainees meet their parents?
Not very often at all. Trainees/idols end up dedicating their time to training and unless their family moves with them and the label allows them to continue living with their parents outside of the dorm (if they even live close enough for that), they might not even see them once a year.
How long do K-pop trainees train before debut?
Trainees train almost nonstop for an average of two to five years before being allowed to debut. 2AM’s Jokwon is the longest JYP Entertainment trainee to date–he trained for seven years before debuting. The goal of the training period is to build up a potential K-pop group member’s stamina in terms of both singing and dancing.
What happens to trainees who don’t perform well in Kpop?
If they are on par with the company’s expectations, they are allowed to continue training with the hopes of K-pop stardom a little closer. If they are not, trainees are dropped without a second chance.
Who is the leader of a Kpop group?
THE LEADER. In most K-Pop groups there’s an appointed leader, who’s usually (but not always) the eldest member or at least one of the eldest members. (Ex: SHINee’s Onew, APink’s Chorong, etc.) Sometimes the leader can be the member who was a trainee for the longest period of time out of all the members of the band.
Should K-pop idols sign contracts with entertainment companies?
Yes, they have the luxury of knowing that they are talented enough to be accepted into an elite entertainment company as a trainee, but their debut and eventual success is by no means guaranteed. By signing a contract with the entertainment company, they are signing away things that we, as K-pop fans, take for granted.