Truth about Scouting

K-Pop Audition/Trainee Questions

If you guys are hoping that you may get scouted, I'm sorry to say that nowadays, there are extemely low chances of getting scouted. Scouting, by itself, is already pretty low-chance is mostly always based off of luck (whether you are there at the right time in the right place). Scouting still happens, but extremely rarely as most potentials audition rather than waiting to be scouted.

Usually, you get scouted because of your "looks." We can see ample examples from SM such as Sehun and Luhan (However, I am still very skeptical about his story. It kind of seems like what SM would want him to say). Sometimes, you get scouted because of your talent like Victoria (f(x) but I wager it was her looks as well) and Baekhyun from EXO. 

My advice to everyone who doesn't live in Korea -- you probably won't get scouted. Like maybe less than 0.00001% chance that you will. You have to audition after you get scouted anyways :3

Just as a word of advice for those who might get scouted later on, there is a HUGE possibility that they are scams, so be careful! Do a ton of research on the company that supposedly scouted you, and if you can't find anything on them, then please don't contact them...you might lose money and such.

And always remember this, AUDITIONS ARE FREE. If its not, then its a scam :3

Be careful everyone and drop me a question below! Hehe^^ Good luck! 

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EXOsMingi #1
Chapter 27: Chapter 27: About Lu Han's casting story: I'm 5 years late but whatever, hello. Just recently I read somewhere that Lu Han was "officially casted" into 2010 SM Casting System or something which really surprised me because I thought he got into SM in 2008? I mean yes, he did audition for JYP in 2008 too, but in China. Also there was some fact about Lay and Lu Han and the reason why they are or rather were so close. Because they got into SM on the same day, if I'm not mistaken, and they grew close. A fact is that Lay got into SM too in 2008 after successfully auditioning in China and then moving to Seoul to be a trainee. The thing about auditioning at JYP is true and not being accepted is true as well, but that doesn't make him a trainee? Yeah, for me, I believe he got into SM and trained for three/four years and I don't really believe that he got casted in SM. It doesn't make any sense being casted in 2008 and signing a contract officially in 2010, I doubt that SM would wait that long, you'd probably have to audition again.
SiangBoro #2
Chapter 18: Hi.... My name is Siang.... So my question is that what is the perfect age for a trainee of JYP Entertainment?? If I don't know Korean language than can I become a K-pop star? Getting to the actual point I can't dance that well so if I auditioned for a trainee in JYP Entertainment, will I get selected for a trainee?
melymei #3
Chapter 18: hii i really want an answer for what i m going to ask, please...
i want to try online auditiones (but i am feeling so discouraged) but is it a bad idea ? cause i am a 19-years-old-europeen girl ...
and are the rap and dancing audition same as the singing auditions ?? i heard that languages are important as well ... well i can 4 fluenly does that help in anyway?
honey13 #4
Chapter 18: hiii.. is it wise to finish my senior high school first before auditioning? i am a filipina.. and i plan to audition next year after i practice a lot on my singing and dancing plus diet and health care so that i may pass the audition.. and i am going to be 18 (19 in Korea) by that time.. will my hardwork pay off? i mean i won a couple of singing and dancing contests and i act on school plays too... do you think i will pass? T^T
aikamihana #5
it's not ongoing anymore?
jcsoliguen #6
im from phillipines what company or which will accept me im good at singing and dancing hope all of you can help me thanks a lot
triciamaemoreno1438 #7
Im from Philippines! Which company can accept me???? I'm good at rapping and dancing. Hope you can help me! Thanks
Xanderix713 #8
Chapter 40: Hey, I want to be a trainee, but I live in Cali, and JYP's US branch is in New York. If I get in, how do I train there? Because I want to finish school. And also, do you need to attend college to get in? Or not?
Domykyungsoo #9
Chapter 15: Nah... Hangengs was so many years ago and during that time he earned so little bc he wss the first foreign idol. Nowadays idols like exo or big bang can earn millions. (Correct me if im wrong) i think i read that a new law was made to protect artists and they dont have to pay back to earn money anymore(i think its only for the big 3)
PrincessOfDisguise21 #10
Chapter 20: I am a Filipino and I want to be s Kstar. So I just want to ask what company should accept me. Is Big Hit, Cube, Pledis and Jellyfish okay?
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