What happens to Kpop trainees who dont make it?

Aspiring K-pop idols, known as “trainees,” sign contracts with management agencies when the trainee is as young as 12 or 13 years old. Many K-pop groups often take years to break even, and thus do not receive their share of any profits made from their songs until their trainee debt is paid off.

What happens if Kpop trainees who don’t debut?

Trainees that don’t debut can go in many different directions. Some who really love singing and dancing will move to a lower-tier agency and debut there. Others may seek to use their connections to move behind the scenes in the entertainment industry.

What kind of KPOP trainee can’t debut?

Kpop trainees who can’t debut:

• Rebellious Trainee/What the trainee does: Doesn’t ever follow rules, always doing their own thing.
• Lazy Trainee/ What the trainee does: Not willing to work hard or get things done.
• Talentless Trainee/What the trainee does: Is not good at anything.

What time do Kpop trainees wake up?

On a typical day we trainees would wake up at 5am to get in some extra dance practice before school started at 8am.

Does BigHit pay their trainees?

Yes, they pay for all your expenses as a trainee. If you are slightly older (17 or 18 ish) you may drop out of school and if you are younger you might go to a international/foreign language school or a school for performing arts (like many idols such as Jungkook and Jimin).

Do foreign Kpop trainees go to school?

Some foreign K-pop trainees still got to school whilst their trainees and even whilst their in a K-pop group. Although, not all foreign K-pop trainees go to school. Some may decide to finish school early and focus on debut.

Do foreign K-pop trainees go to school?

Do Kpop trainees have phones?

Yes, of course. Your phone is practically your way of communication. In the company I used to work with, we were only allowed to use our phones after we were done with all trainings, lesson, ect. Meaning, when you’re supposed to rest/sleep.

What are the dark side of kpop?

A wave of scandals has brought unwanted attention to South Korea’s squeaky-clean music industry.

How many trainees are under BigHit?

Trainee A is a pre-debut male training team formed in Early 2021, speculated to be under Big Hit Music. The trainee lineup currently consists of 6 members: Inhyuk, Leo, Sangwon, James, Jihoon and JJ. There is 4 hidden members in the group.

Is there trainee debt at BigHit?

BigHit is one of the few companies that do not have a trainee debt.

Can K-pop trainees go home at that time?

They can go home at that time. However, many of k-pop trainees don’t go home and stay at their practicing rooms to do personal practices. K-pop agencies do not force their trainees to do personal practices, but k-pop trainees voluntarily do personal practices because they have to survive in the fierce competition.

Is being a trainee in Kpop heaven or hell?

For me personally, from my experience, it was both heaven and hell. There were days where I felt like nothing could stop me, and other days where I would just break down and wish to go back home to my family. Fans of kpop usually think trainees are lucky and all because we get to be close to idols, but that’s not really the case.

Do K-pop agencies force their trainees to do personal practices?

K-pop agencies do not force their trainees to do personal practices, but k-pop trainees voluntarily do personal practices because they have to survive in the fierce competition. Becoming a k-pop trainee doesn’t guarantee debut, and only a few trainees who are better than the other trainees can get an actual chance to make a debut.

How do K-pop trainees learn to dance?

And k-pop trainees practice dancing at least more than one hour every day. K-pop trainees should take language lessons too. Korean trainees learn various foreign language including English, Chinese and Japanese, while foreign trainees learn Korean.