Can I audition for Kpop without training?

You can audition as early as 12 years old at many Kpop auditions. Therefore it is recommended to get a full two years of experience in dancing and voice training before auditioning. That means at the earliest you should be training at age 10.

What are the chances of becoming a Kpop trainee?

There is probably less than 0.01\% chance of becoming a trainee, entering the debut group after the training period, getting to debut, and becoming successful afterwards. That’s why being a successful idol is less likely than winning the lottery.

What kind of Music should I sing in a K-pop audition?

While you are a trainee you will be asked to write and choreograph your own original music so keep that in mind. Most auditions will ask you to sing an English song and one Korean song. It is always good to have one backup just in case. Therefore for your audition, try to select a song that was a hit at some point in time.

Can you become a singer if you have a bad voice?

Some people believe they can never become singers because they hate the sound of their voice, and they discourage themselves from giving singing their best shot. Even if you have a “bad” singing voice in the beginning, the truth is that once you understand the basics and establish good practice routines, you’ll become a much better singer.

Can you be a K-pop star without a good voice?

There are many rappers, dancers, and visuals that have found great success as a K-pop star without having a great voice. For example, Nancy from Momoland and Yoona from SNSD do not have great voices but are pretty much the face of their group because they bring other talents to the table.

Can you sing in K-pop if you are a smoker?

So remember, singing ability CAN be improved with hard work. Therefore, if you are a smoker, you will need to quit. Not only does smoking hurt your voice but it will be banned for most trainees. We recommend focusing on dancing as most interested in entering K-pop can sing or rap.