Note: This chapter will be of numerous anonymous questions that are too short to be made into an entire chapter. I've shortened and reworded the question to make it nicer to read.

001. My dream is to be a dancer, but I think it's pretty risky since the future is not clear. I want to become an idol because idols gain more money than a usual dancer. Do you think I should give it a try? I plan to do auditions online for SM and JYP. As an ex-trainee, can you give an insight on these two companies or other companies? Maybe like gossip? Also do you know the ratio for profit division? How much will go to the company and how much will go to us?

First off, if you think idols gain a lot of money, you need to throw that thought out of your mind. Contrary to popular belief, most idols don't actually get paid a lot(especially if they're in a group). When you see them wearing expensive outfits or what not, it's because they are sponsored by the company/clothing brand. The only way to actually earn enough money to be considered "rich," you must be in the idol industry for a while and be considered one of the top celebrities.

Do I think you should give it a try? Sure, but just narrowing it down to just South Korea is a bit strange. If you honestly had a passion for dancing, the location where you make it big does not matter. Yes, dancing (and being an idol in general) does not have a clear path to your future, but if you loved dancing, you wouldn't care much about the outcome, right? Honestly, I would give you the advice to try join a dancing crew/studio/workshop in your home country rather than just going to South Korea. Of course, you don't have to listen to me and you can do whatever your heart tells you to do.

I was never a trainee for SM or JYP Ent., so I can't tell you what goes down in that company, nor can I tell you the exact ratio of profit division since that was between the company, and I'm assuming, the idols themselves. I can tell you that no matter what company, there will always be gossip within the company walls.

002. Does the company give you an allowance if you become a non-Korean trainee? If so, how much?

To my knowledge, they do not. Maybe it differs between companies, but when I was a trainee I was never given money by my company. They will, however, pay for your flight (if you are an international trainee) and dorm, but that's it.

003. If I've already graduated from school, will the company still send me to school? I think I might be too old to audition as an idol.

If you've already graduated high school, they're not going to make you attend a university unless you want to (and most trainees don't because they have no time). In fact, they don't even force you to attend high school. You're never too old to audition! There are some idols that became idols in their late 20's! (2NE1's Dara & Bom, 100%'s Minwoo)

004. Are non-Korean trainees allowed to return back to their home country? If so, how long?

Yes, they are, but you need to conjure up the money yourself to return. They are not going to pay for your flight back and forth. For how long, I'm not entirely sure. You'd need to talk to the company.

005. Are trainees supposed to live in dorms? Do they seperate non-Korean trainees and Korean trainees? How many are in a room?

Unless you can find a place to live, you're allowed to live in dorms. No, they do not seperate anyone by race. A trainee is a trainee. Depending on how big the room is, there could be from 2 people to 6 people in a room.

006.Are you are allowed to bring personal gadgets like you're own laptop?

Of course! Companies don't have any restricts on things like laptops or mp3 players.

007. If you become a trainee, will you have to sign a contract? How long will the contract tie the trainee to the company?

Of course you'd have to sign a contract. That's what I mean when I said you're selling your soul to the company. How long depends on the company.

008. Is there a punishment if a trainee misbehaves or shows no progress?

There are punishments that range from having to run miles, stay after to clean up, to being kicked out of the company (this takes a lot). If you show no progess, it's up to the company with what they'll do with you. If they think you'll show no progess no matter how long you train, they'll let you go. If they still see the potential in you, they'll just make you train longer.

009. What is the average weight and height companies expect trainees to be?

Oh, this is tough. I'm going to give you a VERY vague answer because, once again, it depends on the company. Usually they want you to be around 40~50kg (some people think 50kg is fat when that's only 110 pounds). For height, they don't have a really big restriction since they'll just make you taller on your profile and/or make you wear monster heels. When I was training, they expected me to be 45kg (~99 pound), which is crazy because I'm 171cm (5'7) and that's severely underweight.

Note: The other questions I recieved are about my personal experience, and I've decided to post that in a whole new chapter.