Can you go to school while being a Kpop trainee?

The trainee process lasts for an indefinite period of time, ranging from months to years, and usually involves vocal, dance, and language classes taken while living together with other trainees, who sometimes attend school at the same time, although some trainees drop out of school to focus on their careers.

Do trainees need to pay?

You will not get paid to be a trainee. In fact, you will actually build up debt from housing, food, and training fees. This debt must be paid back once you debut (so you will not be able to keep any money until you have completely repaid your debt), or if/when you leave the company.

Can JYP trainees sing Korean songs during monthly evaluations?

Former MADTOWN member H.O was once a trainee at JYP Entertainment, and he shared that during monthly evaluations, trainees aren’t allowed to sing Korean songs. At JYP, you cannot sing Korean songs at your monthly evaluations.

Why can’t JYP go to bars?

No entering bars with only women servers This is a rule that applies to everyone in JYP Entertainment, not just trainees. Park Jin Young once shared that all people at the company are banned from entering bars with only women servers. These bars usually only hire women to cater to male customers.

What do JYP trainees eat?

Trainees at JYP Entertainment are expected to diet and are strictly monitored by the company. The company also restricts trainees from eating certain foods, such as jokbal, a traditional Korean dish of pig trotters braised in soy sauce and spice.

What are the rules and regulations of JYP Entertainment?

1 No entering bars with only women servers. This is a rule that applies to everyone in JYP Entertainment, not just trainees. 2 Dieting. Trainees at JYP Entertainment are expected to diet and are strictly monitored by the company. 3 No Korean songs during monthly evaluations. 4 “Half air, half sound” singing method.