Ohoohoo...I have the dilemma. I want TOP Media but at the same time, I want Sm too...bcuz EXO was there, and Teen Top is for TOP Media..oh god, which one should I choose??? (btw, am I just too dramatically. I meant, this just an imagination. But I'm too over exaggerated for it...hha. like I'll be really be the trainee LOL(

NH. Because Kiss for one, but for another, they don't have many artists (Ukiss and a soloist) And would probably kill for a chance at someone else to join their lovely family.

i love SM because there're so many idol that i love from their company but, if i were you, i think i would choose YG
Well,it's my opinion... everything is up to you :) wish you'll get the best

I love SM, JYP and YG, SM has some of the most successful groups as does YG and JYP.

I just know YG is kind, fun and excepting, he's even known as Papa YG and there's this thing he does at his company- something like giving you three strikes and your out or something like that. Yes YG is known for being the one who chooses talent over looks but at the same time you have to remember he told TOP he had to diet or he wouldn't be able to debut.

As for SM they tend to debut people and then slowly forget about them, aka not promote them correctly such as F(x) and Super Junior, heck SM has entertainers that some people don't even know about.

So I think you should audition for JYP, my reasoning is because JYP is the most versed out of the two in American/foreigner culture and he knows talent as soon as it walks in the room. He's not afraid to come up to his trainees / already debuted employee's and yell at them, he pushes you and encourages you at the same time. He's basically a harsh, cuddly teddy bear. In my opinion I think you should try out for JYP.

I honestly think SM has talent as well as looks but they work you extremely hard... I would audition for SM or CUBE since they are my favourite companies but it's all up to you <3

I agree with ALOT of these comments! Honestly just pick the one that suits you! I also plan on becoming a trainee but pls don't pick the wrong company! I can take loads of ! But honestly some companies will criticize on your race and might not pick you! Also it you want to survive, I suggest maybe you try out with another foreigner that also sings well/ dances well! Cuz then when all those other trainees go all ape you guys can tough it out together! ^^

Well, my first instinct is to tell you that becoming an idol is a trap, and that you should pursue music another way. But if you're really set on becoming a k-pop idol, here's a few things you should most definitely take into consideration.

Two main things about being a trainee are:
1. There is no guarantee that you will debut. Companies seeing everyone as expendable, and they and can drop you at any time for whatever reason. Even if you've been training their for like 6+ years, they can still drop you.
2. You're gonna be at a bigger disadvantage because you're a foreigner, and also because you haven't been training as long as some of the other trainees. There is a pretty big chance that you will be taken advantage of due to the language barrier and the fact that you're not used to the culture, etc. Also, like someone mentioned earlier, you're generally gonna get a lot of (especially from the other trainees) due to the sole fact that you're a foreigner.

A while back, I had made a post on my blog about a list of reasons why being an idol isn't exactly the best career choice. I highly recommend that you take a look at it, just so you could gain a bit more perspective.
http://kpopfangirlproblems.tumblr.com/post/66698438237

As far as choosing a company, it doesn't necessarily have to be one of the big three. Do a lot of research and try to pick out a company that would suit you best. Basically, keep your options open, and don't set your heart too much one specific company. There's a reason why people go through so many auditions in order to become a trainee. Also, do keep in mind that a lot of companies are biased. Even if they do accept foreigners, most (if not all) foreigners tend to still be of some sort of Asian ethnicity. It's not that the companies are racist, but rather that it's because k-pop primarily targets the Asian market. You get what I'm saying?

Anyway, I wish you good luck on your auditions and hope for the best for you. c:

I'd LOVE to join SM, but as you can see their "foreigners" are still Asian.

It's like this: If you want to focus more on music or what YOU enjoy, join YG. You want to train for years to perfection? Join SM. I don't know much about JYP except Miss A, 2pm, 2am and I think they own Bang...bangtang...bangtan boys.

choose a company that you know will push you to your limits, but at the same time knows how to keep their idols on top and on point....I wish you much luck though..can we know your name so when you get called for making it we can scream and shout and be like I know her

always choose the company who knows better to make money and to be successful, because their artists will do the same, a company who don't know how to be on top will never produce first class artists, so SMEnt is the best, a good business company with first class and well payed artists