002: I want to become an idol to get close to _______!

miyoung's guide into the idol world

Stop.

Before we proceed on any further, you need to stop and rethink your life choices. If the only reason you want to become an idol is to be near your idols, I'm going to be that that's going to tell you to sit yo down and rethink with that brain yo momma gave you. I'm going to tell you in the nicest way possible: are you honestly willing to sell your soul just so you could get close with exo or girls' generation or which ever group you like? I know it sounds extreme, but you're literally selling your soul to the entertainment company/world if you end up getting accepted.

Think about it. Let's assume all of y'all are international kids and you get accepted into, uh, YG Entertainment or something. Not only will you have to drop all your studies in America (assuming you're from the states), you will have to move to South Korea, end up having to find a decent part-time job that will help you make extra money for things like clothing or food, you're placed on a strict diet, you'll attend a "foreigner" school (which most of the time has teachers that only speak Korean and know nothing of English besides your basic "Hello, I am fine, thank you. And you?"), and chances are, your Korean skills will be of kindergarten level.

I know it sounds like I'm overreacting, but as soon as you get accepted and sign all the contracts and such, your soul is basically in your company's hands. You're going to be throwing away (okay throwing away is a little bit too harsh) your life you've made back in your home country. For what? For a small chances of meeting your idol? Okay, let's say you do meet then when you're a trainee. You become acquaintances for a while, but you may or may not be best friends with them. They might even turn out to be a bigger than you expected. They might not even be that perfect angel you've worshipped them for. So this has happened. The only reason why you've entered such a scary environment has now turn into a pile of dust that was used in the Girls' Generation The Boys music video. What do you do now? You can't just easily go to your boss and go "ayo, so, like, I wanna cancel this contract, 'na what i'm sayin?" Nullifying a contract takes time and, sometimes, money. Remember, just because you've been accepted into a company, it doesn't mean you have a job. Chances are, the only thing they'll be paying for are your dorms(you may or may not have to pay for it, i'm not positively sure are dorming). They don't pay for your food, clothing, or other luxuries. You're surviving on your own.

But if your main motivation isn't to be near idols and you honestly have a passion for music, then by all means, go and do yo thang qurl (or homeboy if y'all be guys). Despite what I said, if you do have passion, but you also want to be around idols (you idolize/look up to them in a role model way, not romantically), then more motivation and power to you. Since we're all international fans, we're bound to want to become idols because of all these groups, right? Hey, even idols right now became idols because they looked up to others. Sunggyu because a singer because he was a fan of Nell, CAP & L.Joe became rappers because of GD&TOP, and many more. The reason why they succeeded? They had a passion for music that helped them to their positions today. 

TL;DR: If the only reason you want to become an idol is to get near other idols like EXO, GG, or Super Junior, I suggest you stop before you even start. Being a trainee will either make or break you, and when you lose your "motivation" because your idol isn't what they seem to be, it'll be hard to go back to how things were once before.

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hottest_s0ne
#1
Chapter 1: Mostly korean idols doesnt have double eyelids so they undergo eyelid surgery. BUT HELL MY DOUBLE EYELIDS ARE PERFECT. Uhm.... im not boasting tho. Is that an advantage now? (pfft lame question sorry hahahaahahah)
Crazycapivara #2
Maan I agree with you so much... *.*
I was seriously thinking on becoming a trainee and I was needing this. My grandfather was japanese and I born in Japan but my parents aren't 100% japanese, so I don't have this asian look (I thought on trying J-Pop stuff but I literally know nothing about it besides that some groups gets too ualised by their company even if they're 13 yrs old and I really dislike that -w-') and I'm only good at dancing (a bit of rapping too), I get anxious too easily and I'm a bit weak when it comes to really really hard work, but I'm really in love with K-pop and I would love to stand on the stage, be able to inspire people through music... (variety shows looks so fun too omg) Also a french girl (no asian relatives if I'm not wrong) debuted in a kpop group last year or so so I still have hopes TuT Depending on the company, the work could be fun too... I keep thinking on the cons but if I never try I'll never be able to experience something, right? xP This guide really cleared up some things to me and I'm thankful, you put a lot effort in here and you show the thruth, how it can be pretty hard to be a trainee, it can open the eyes of some people (like about the thing of wanting to get into the kpop scenary only for the oppas... Sure, it may be good thing to meet your idol, but it takes too much work and risks for ONLY that) and I love that! (I love the way you write too LOL)
jesstal
#3
Chapter 11: this really helped me. o u o
yeay i'm from somewhere in east asia yeay ; u ;
so, just wondering, would they offer you korean classes if you ever become a trainee?
or would they leave it to you to learn the language yourself?
+ and then, are the companies will like... force you to have a plastic surgery?
bc i feel uncomfortable being under the knife and my parents would like disown me
forever leuls o /
jazmintea #4
Chapter 11: Hey! This helped me a lot. Thank you <3 XOXO.
my twinnie auditioned for SM..but she didn't tell me much about it because she went for the global audition. Sadly, :( she didn't get picked. Global Audition is really hard!
I'm planning to audition for SM (online)..and I have a few question.. Is it okay if we have a background music(karoake-instrumental)? I'm planning to sing, because I at dancing. My twinnie is really good at dancing, but I at dancing.
I'm not korean, I'm actually worried about going back to Japan/Beijing.. Like, for example I'm a trainee...I'm so worried if their not going to pay for the flight ticket.. Because it'll not be easy for me...
I heard that the company pays for the school fees, food, and dorm..and they give allowances. I'm worried about this too..
what else do they provide you? And what are some of the stuff that they won't provide if ur a trainee?
Thanks!
Sangkimmie
#5
I'm thinking of becoming a Kpop artist, I have a good voice thats what my friends says but i don't go that high. I can rap really well and fast. I can dance but not as good as BB's Taeyang ,Exo Kai, 2ne1 Minzy. I'm average in dancing Btw, I'm from India new Delhi and i'm 2000 liner Well, and my looks. I can say i'm not Bad. xP My height is 159 almost 160 , people say it's average for my age. My complexion is Fair. I can say i'm fairer than Sistar Hyorin So Please help me choose which company should i apply. and suggest me some songs. Thank you.

PS. Sorry i had to post here as i can't make a topic in my account. But please do help me out :) And tell me some info's
Thank you and your post was really helpful
lovegirl098
#6
Chapter 11: Have all people or a majority of them that make the auditions taken vocal and/or dance lessons?
byunqrins_ #7
Chapter 11: again, thank you so much for the guide like- ♥
just wondering but do you think cube would accept non-korean trainees?
i'm chinese so yeah, i'm just wondering bc i really would like to audition there.
+ the bullying kinda scares me but its ok bc GONNA BE STRONG YES LOL