miyoung's guide into the idol world

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miyoung's guide into the idol world!
 
Welcome! Just as the title states, this "story" will be here to guide you (and maybe crush your dreams) as you proceed to audition into the world of idols and fame. For those who are planning on becoming idols (or are just thinking of auditioning), I suggest you read these chapters to ready yourself for the world of heaven and hell.

Now, you may be wondering: "who the hell is this girl? What right does she have to tell us pointers about the idol world?" Well, young grasshopper, shall I introduce myself?

My name is Miyoung and I was once a trainee in South Korea. Yes, yes, please hold you applause and eggs. For two years, I was a trainee in a Korean entertainment company (the company as well as my identity will remain a secret because I can get into trouble if I speak specifically about my time as a trainee/about the company). Although I was a "special case trainee," meaning I didn't go to South Korea to train, but I trained in the US, I still went through the hardships of being a trainee before realizing that becoming an idol wasn't nessecarily my dream and thus causing me to realize that I wanted to get out before I officially sold my soul to the entertainment business. How I got out is a whole different, painfully long story for another time (although each ex-trainee has their own story/method as to how they left their company).

Anyways, I hope those who are interested or curious stay for the upcoming chapters to see how it is!

Disclaimer: This guide is based on my own personal experiences and thoughts. Since each company and trainee have their own views and practices, this is not to be used as a representation of the entire South Korean entertainment industry.
 
 
 
 
 

Foreword

TL;DR: I teach you about becoming an idol and I may or may not crush your dreams.

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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