Inspiration Sunday's : WRITE YOUR BEST STORIES!!!

Hii Guys!! how's it going? Well lately I have been feeling  a little down like, I am in this state a mini depression and I don't know what to do. This is going to be really hard for to me to explain but bear with me. (Also I know it's not Sunday but this couldn't wait)

Honestly, I have recently started to think about giving up on my dreams and just life in general.... that's why I haven't been on my blog in a while. I haven't felt the need to continue because...well....of a lot things. I have just been feeling really lost and I don't know what to do. I am in college right now and this is my last year and I have really big decisions to make. I will have to move out of my mom's house and live on my own and pay bills and ALL that fun stuff but....that is not really what I am scared of I guess it more of will I be able to achieve my dreams after college. You all know that I want to be a K-pop idol but that dream is coming up short now because I am 22 years old and we all know that.....okay the younger the better chances you have of becoming a K-pop idol and I feel like year by year me becoming a K-pop idol is becoming a hopeless dream now and if I am not able to become k-pop idol than....WHAT WILL I DO! I have plans of things I could do. I don't always have to go the "standard" way of becoming a K-pop idol I can do my way and still succeed BUT I don't know where to start and I don't want to make the wrong decisions....basically what I saying is I DON'T WANT TO FAIL! I don't want to feel like I wasted 22 years of my life for NOTHING! I just can't help but feel like I shouldn't have come to college I should have been more serious about my future. When I was younger I was care-free and I thought that I will never get old...but now that I am getting older I can see that I will not live forever and if I just waste my life away it would make me feel like my life was meaningless. I honestly don't know what the point was of me even coming to college! I feel like such a failure and I have had SO MANY setbacks! I just wish I knew what God's plan for me was so I can just focus on that. Sometimes I wish that I didn't have the dream that I do. Why couldn't I have wanted to be a doctor? or a lawyer? just something that's "normal" than I wouldn't be going through all this! I feel so lost at times and depressed because I don't know whats next for me, I don't know if becoming a K-pop idol is my TRUE calling or just a distraction. The next day is not guarantee you know...I just want to know what's my mission, my purpose and I feel like if I haven't figured it out by now....what's the point....I never will.

BUT I think that IS the point! Life isn't meant to be a planned thing, because let's be honest things don't always go the way you planned B) I think life is meant to be adventurous, outrageous, random, bold, and breathtaking. And I am ONLY 22 years old! if God willing I have a WHOLE life ahead of me! this isn't the end of a chapter its just the beginning! Honestly I don't know what K-pop companies are looking for. One day the could want someone that's 14 and the next day want someone that 26 WHO KNOWS?!?! it really is ALL about what they want to do for their next project so I am not going let my "age" stop me! AND even if I don't make it into a K-pop company I can say I tried and have NO REGRET! PLUS Korea isn't the only place I can become an idol! I can be a J-pop idol, a C-pop idol, and USA idol, etc... so no need to worry! B) PLUS finding "my purpose" will be a fun and adventurous journey because IT'S NOT ABOUT FINDING WHO YOU ARE, IT'S ABOUT DISCOVERING WHO YOU ARE!!!   really....who says I have to have all the answers to the questions of life right now! I don't have to rush and I can go at my own pace! I am NOT wasting my life away I am just finishing a chapter and starting a new one! I am happy that I don't have "normal" dreams it shows that I am creative, I'm free-spirited and let's be honest....the dreams won't be there if they weren't meant for me.

Alright guys, I hope this has lifted your spirits it most certainly has with mine and to all of my authors out there writing their stories. Your life is your story, so write the very best ones that you possibly can! SEE YA!!!!

FNC entertainment is looking for their future K-pop idols...Is it YOU?

Hii Guys I'm back with another audition! This time it is, indeed, for FNC again!

That's right folks FNC entertainment is BACK for another global audition this time they are only holding auditions in New York and Atlanta

----->CLICK HERE!! FOR MORE DETAILS!!!





FNC are looking for applicants talented in the areas of vocal/dance/musical instruments/model/acting

To qualify you must be between the ages of 12 and 24. Anyone may participate regardless of nationality, race or gender.

The auditions will be held on Oct. 10th  and 17th in Atlanta and New York!

If you are able to go and feel like you have what it takes than don't hesitate to challenge your dream!

IMAGE IMPROVEMENT #2 - The Art of Good Hygiene

Hii Guys I'm back! and todayyyy I'm going to get a bit personal......(literally!) with a very important topic that a lot you know about. Today's topic is...Hygiene! YES! It is good to learn how to practice good hyigene because even in regular every day life it's important and when you are in the public eye as an idol it will be stressed even more because you have an image to uphold. Plus, being funky is NOT CUTE!!!  I can't tell you the countless number of people I have come across that just smelled like they had a lot, and I mean, A LOT on their mind...OH MY GOD! Idols are known for their fresh and clean look and  If you are going to be an idol you have to practice good hygiene because you are going to be around many many people (like producers/lyricist/composers, fans, CEOs, other idols, models, scouters, staff workers, etc....) just A LOT of people and you want to offend them; you want to make a good, fresh, long-lasting impression...right?! RIGHT!!!

Kris (now Wu Yi Fan) is well-known for his attractive scent and has received many compliments about it.

    

"PEOPLE DON'T UNDERSTAND, WHEN YOU SMELL GOOD! YOU GET TEN TIMES MORE ATTRACTIVE! YAAAASSS!!!!"
                                                                       -It's Just ME

But...before we get into the practice we should learn more about what is overall good hygiene, the effects of improper hygiene and the importance of good personal hygiene.


Q: WHAT IS GOOD HYGIENE? 

A: "It is the basic concept of cleaning, grooming and it is the first step to good health. Besides that it is consider as one of the most important parts of our daily lives and at the workplace to help prevent infections and diseases". (BA Rosool Hassan)

Q: WHY IS PRACTICING GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE IMPORTANT? or in other words WHY SHOULD CARE??!?!? 

A: Practicing good hygiene improves your appearances, prevents infections and diseases. It also prevents body odor. "Good personal hygiene not only enhances our appearance, its importance is directly related to preventing infections, diseases, and keeps us free from unpleasant odors.

Practicing proper hygiene is important to your mental health and helps you feel better about yourself. Most people don’t think twice about bathing, visiting their doctor or dentist for routine checkups, handling unsanitary items, brushing their teeth, or washing their hands.

They not only do these healthy habits for themselves, they do them to help keep those they care about healthy and safe". (Zapo) 

Q: WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES?

A: Poor hygiene can cause unpleasant body odor, infections & diseases, poor dental health can cause captivities, gum disease, build up and plaque and bacteria, bad breathe, etc... Men and women have different hygienic needs but poor practices can have terrible results. Bad hygiene can also effect your self-esteem, how you view yourself and how others view you.

WOW! it's amazing how hygiene can effect all these things right?! Today I'm going to discuss the steps that anyone can do to practice good hygiene.


BODY 

1. Bathe at least 2 times per day regularly.  Washing with soap/shower gel will prevent bacteria build-up that you get throughout the day, which will prevent body odor. ALSO...make sure to scrub your body with a wash clothe or a body scrubber. Doing this helps take off the dirt and dead skin cells; build-up of these things can cause body odor.
2. Removing body hair. (This includes men and women) Whether people know it or not your body hair can body odor as well. Reasons why are because "sweat can, and does, collect in the hair on your body and make you feel yucky faster. You will also smell more if you have body hair. So shave, wax, use a depilatory or invest in laser hair removal – it will all help you to stay fresh..." (Benaifer) 
3. Wear 24 hour protection deodorant.  I can't tell you the number of people I have come across that have horrific body odor simply because they do not wear deodorant. Deodorants are used for antiperspirants, fighting body odor, prevents sweat, etc...Deodorants are very important. 
4. Using body powder (optional) . This is an old trick that was used for years and the method is still used today. Body and dusting powders are made up of starches, flour or clay; they help stop sweat by keeping your body dry. They also can be used for retaining moisture after a shower and promote smooth skin.  Wearing powders can give a clean fresh feeling and make you feel a little bit better. ^_^
5.  Spritz your favorite cologne/perfume or body spray. 
6. Always wear clean cloths. I can't stress enough how important it is to wear clean cloths every day. Always make sure to was your clothes regularly (optional: you can wash them with fabric softer). The dirt, germs, bacteria, sweat get on your cloths as the day goes by so if you wash and put on the same cloths you had on the day before you are just putting all the dirt, germs, sweat and bacteria back on you. 
7. See a doctor annually (or a often as you can). It good to go get check-ups because if you do all of these things but yet you still have body odor your can always go to the doctor and see what's wrong and he/she can help you. ALSO it is good to go to the doctor anyway so you can make sure that you are physically healthy and your health IS important! 

HAIR

1. Always wash your hair at least once a week. Sweat, dirt and oil collect in hair overtime. They cause build-up on your scalp which causes the hair to smell and look really oil and dirty. It can even cause damage to the hair. 
2. Brush or comb your hair to the style of your choice. Brushing/combing your hair is important. It helps the natural oils in your hair to spread even from your scalp to your ends. It also makes your look groomed and well-kept. 
3. You can put perfume in your hair too. (optional) Just to give a little extra "something" you can lightly spray your hair with perfume/body spray.
4.  See a beautician/ cosmetologist/ barber as often as you can. You can always do things on your own but it never hurts to get profession help/advice. They can tell/show you what style looks/works best on/for you. 

TEETH/MOUTH

1. Make sure to brush your teeth at least twice per day (usually in the morning when you wake up and night before you go to bed).  Not brushing your teeth will  cause bacteria, plaque, tar, etc... build-up on your teeth and that could lead to gum diease, captivities, etc... ALSO you should make sure to not just brush your teeth but your tongue, gums, roof  and sides of your mouth and underneath the tongue....so basically your WHOLE MOUTH! Because the plaque and tar build-up on your can cause bad breath as well.
2. Floss before your brush your teeth.  You always floss your teeth right before brushing them because even though you may brush your teeth its hard to reach and get in-between the teeth. 
3. After brushing, rinse your mouth out with mouthwash (optional). This step is not necessary, but it really helps with bad breath and overall dental hygiene. A basic mouthwash is suppose to kill the germs and bacteria, get rid of plaque and give you sexy minty fresh breath! I use mouthwash ALL THE TIME! and I got reports from the dentist that because I use mouthwash my teeth are in a good state...so yeah!
4. Drink dihydrogen monoxide (H20)! Yes! WATER! Water can help with bad breath as well and plus its good for you bro! ^_~ You know when you wake up in the morning and your breath smells funny is because it's dry and it's not producing saliva (which washes away bacteria) so you just have dry bacteria collected in your mouth and that's what causes the bad breath. 
5. Chewing gum!!! Chewing gum can take away your bad breath instantly and help keep it fresh throughout the day. Although, I STRONGLY recommend using sugar-free mint flavored gum only because gums with sugary flavors won't help and can make it worst because there is sugar in the product so instead of taking away the sugar you are just putting it back on. 
6. See a dentist every 6 months (or as often as you can).  Just like it is important to see a doctor regularly its important to see a dentist regularly. Your teeth are important and your smile says A LOT about you so your should take care of them. 

HAND

1. ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS! Every time you use the bathroom, every time before you eat something, every time you touch something that looks most definietly NOT SANITARY...WASH YOUR HANDS! I can tell you the countless times I have come across people who do NOT wash their hands! It is disgusting and very unsanitary; if you knew someone that didn't wash their hands you wouldn't want to even touch them or better yet, let them touch you...WOULD YOU?!?!? NO!!! Other people wouldn't want to touch them either. Washing your hands is a BASIC NO.2 STEP that is on a doctor's list of good hygiene. Not washing your hands can lead to sooooo many diseases that you can catch and give to other people. Here is a link to how to wash hands properly----> http://www.wikihow.com/Wash-Your-Hands  
2. Always have a portable bottle of your favorite hand sanitizer and a portable pack of wet wipes.  These good essentials to carry around with your when you are out and about. In case you aren't near a bathroom to wipe something off your hands you can use the wets wipes (antibacterial wipes are good but really any kind would you do just to get the stuff off) and use your hand sanitizer for disinfectant. Also these can be used when you use the bathroom and it has no soap BUT THIS METHOD IS A LAST MINUTE RESORT ONLY!!!  ANY OTHER TIME USE SOAP AND WATER!!! 
3. Always make sure to keep nails looking clean. Dirt can collect under our nails really easily so always make sure to keep then clean. To do this, you can simply take a gentle little nail brush with you in the shower and you can do it then or you can tote a little nail brush with you and use it every time you wash your hands. [FOR MEN] (and for women too) BUT MOSTLY MEN, make sure to keep nails your neat and evenly trim. I have seen many men with long fingernails with dirt under them...that's SOOOO not attractive -.- 
4. [FOR MEN AND WOMEN] Go to a nail salon/spa (optional) . You don't have to go to a professional to keep your hands looking nice there are literally THOUSANDS among THOUSANDS articles and YouTube videos that teach you how to do ALL that fancy stuff yourself. BUT! it never hurt to see a professional. For all my manly men out there you shouldn't be ashamed or afraid to go get your nails done. You don't have to get them painted you just want them cleaned up. When you become an idol they [company you are under] are going to make you do it anyway! So beat them to the punch ^_~. 

FEET

1. Wash and dry feet daily. I know a lot people usually forget this area but this is an important topic that shouldn't be forgotten and that's why it is on the list. Make sure to was between the toes and get the area under the toenail. 
2. Wear clean socks every day. 
3. Like hands, keep toenails trim and cleans. 
4. Rotate you shoes. You shouldn't wear the same pair of shoes more than two days in a row. Give them time to air out, especially if you are very active throughout the day. 
5. Keep them dry. Fungus tend to spread moist dark places make sure to put powder in your shoes to keep them dry throughout the day and wear socks made out of a breathable fabric like cotton. 
6. [FOR MEN AND WOMEN] Get pedicures (optional). We use out feet every day, our feet are more important than we think. We use them to walk and run, to reach high places, to climb to do almost everything. Something this precious to us we should take care of it, right?! ^_^  
7. Visit the doctor...not just any doctor a Podiatrist.  

Here are all the articles I used for the research for this topic and some other good articles that discuss hygiene and the practice of good hygiene and why it is important.
http://omicsonline.org/importance-of-personal-hygiene-2153-2435.1000e126.pdf
http://www.hygieneexpert.co.uk/whatispersonalhygiene.html
http://www.hygieneexpert.co.uk/importancegoodpersonalhygiene.html
http://www.livestrong.com/article/185486-why-is-personal-hygiene-so-important/
http://www.examiner.com/article/the-importance-of-personal-hygiene
http://www.livestrong.com/article/107811-consequences-poor-personal-hygiene/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/107811-consequences-poor-personal-hygiene/
http://www.wash-hands.com/hand_hygiene_and_you/consequences_of_poor_hand_hygiene
http://www.glamcheck.com/health/2012/08/30/health-effects-of-poor-personal-hygiene/
http://www.glamcheck.com/health/2012/07/20/good-personal-hygiene-tips-importance/
http://www.glamcheck.com/health/2011/10/04/how-to-get-rid-of-bad-breath/
http://www.glamcheck.com/health/2012/06/04/how-to-stay-fresh-in-summers/
http://www.ranimd.com/Blogs/2013/June/why_excess_hair_removal_is_important.php
http://www.ehow.com/info_12117281_differences-between-dusting-powder-body-powder.html
http://www.aofas.org/footcaremd/how-to/foot-health/Pages/How-to-Practice-Good-Foot-Hygiene.aspx
http://www.webmd.com/beauty/advances-skin-care-9/foot-cream-toenail
http://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-Your-Feet-and-Toenails


Okay that wraps up this weeks segment Thanks for reading and tuning in. I hope you enjoyed it and learned a lot. I also hope it helped some as well. Please stay tuned for more post and I'll see you next BYEZ! ^_~

NEW MUSIC MONDAY'S EP.2 : TROY(트로이) - Why are We?(변해가)

Hii Guys!!! I back with another NEW MUSIC MONDAY'S!!!!



TODAY'S MUSIC MONDAY CHOICE IS.....TROY!!!!








After their debut in March, TROY has finally made a comeback with an mid-tempo R&B hip-hop track co-composed by Lee Hyun Do and Bumkey. The song talks about many changes lovers go through in a relationship. The MV starts off with the quartet singing in several locations with noticeable outfit changes.  Each member is sporting their own unique version of street/ hip-hop style. The MV also includes a story-line which shows a couple going through a break-up but end the end get back together because they can't get over each other. I am in love with the song and I am in love with TROY!!! ^_^  I hope you enjoy the song as much as I do and please give TROY lots of love and support okay! ^_~ 

NOW....let's learn more about this group! 

Group Name: TROY
Members: Bumkey (leader), Jaewoong, Changwoo, Kanto (maknae)
Debut: March 11, 2014
Debut Song: "Green Light"
Genre: Hip-hop/R&B
Label: Brand New Music Korea
Fanclub Name: Troyan

Song List: Green Light


"Last March, a new entertainer R&B hiphop group "TROY" debuted with its legendary single 
"Green Light" after three years of preparation with Korea's number one black music record
producer Brand New Music. Six months later, Troy returns with a new single "Why Are We" 
with even deeper and richer sounds" (Youtube).















BUT! they aren't your average boy group...these guys were doing individual projects before they joined TROY. 

Birth Name: Kwon Ki Bum
Stage Name: Bumkey
Birthday: September 22, 1984
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist
Height: 172 cm
Weight: 63 kg
Instagram: @bumkey84
Twitter: @BUMKEY

• Lived in LA for 5 years 
• Released two solo singles in 2013: Bad Girl feat. E-Sens and Attraction feat. Dynamic Duo,and a Digital Single in 2014: Home
• Collaborated in more than 30 songs
• Was part of 2Wins along with the rapper TopBob (they released a mini album called2Wings)
• Was also part of an R&B group called Rhythmking along with Kwon Junsu, Park Suncheol, Lee Hwan and Lee Heecheol

Birth Name: Lee Jae Woong
Stage Name: Jaewoong
Birthday: October 16, 1981
Position: Rapper
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 70 kg
Instagram: @snow2mic
Twitter: @jwsnow81

• Was a professional snowboarder for 14 years, had to stop because he injured his knee

• Worked as a model

• Speaks english

• Studied physical education at Kyonggi University 

Birth Name: Joo Chang Woo
Stage Name: Changwoo
Birthday: January 7, 1983
Position: Rapper, Vocalist
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 69 kg
Instagram: @joochangwoo
Twitter: @drjujo

• Was a model

• His interest in music began in high school 

• Is close friends with Shorry J from Mighty Mouth. Is also close friends with the rapper/singer Bizniz

• Has great interest in fashion

Birth Name: Choi Kwang Ryul
Stage Name: Kanto
Birthday: May 23, 1994
Position: Rapper, Maknae
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Instagram: @youngblood_kanto
Twitter: @kanto94

• Started interest on music influenced by Dynamic Duo

• Released solo single What You Want featuring Kim Sunggyu from INFINITE

• Has two mixtapes: Initial Step (released in 2012) | DL and Young Blood (released in 2013) | DL 

• Participated in the show ”Show Me The Money”

• Featured on songs and MVs.

(sources: Soompi, Miss Korea, Fuckyeahkpoptroy, Youtube)

Cool right?! ^_^ They are very talented guys and I hope you check them out and support them! ALSO here are some more videos and websites that I recommend if you want to learn more about them. ^_^

http://fuckyeahtroy.tumblr.com/about
http://misskpop.weebly.com/troy-profile.html
WE TROY ep.1 - Bumkey story
WE TROY ep.2 - Jaewoong story
WE TROY ep.3 - Changwoo story
WE TROY ep.4 - Kanto story
Information about Brand New Music Company



That's all for today folks! I hope you enjoyed and learned a lot! Stay tune for more post...and I'll see you all later take care! SEEYA! ^_~

Upcoming JYP Entertainment 2014 Global Auditions (Update!)

Hi again guys!!! I'm back with some updates on JYP's 2014 global auditions. There still isn't any information about the auditions in China yet BUT I will keep people updated...

JYPE WILL BE HOSTING US/CANADA AUDITION TOUR IN:

1. LOS ANGELES 11/08/2014
2. TORONTO 11/15/2014

Unfortunately, those are all the places in North America that JYP entertainment will be hosting their global auditions...BUT I do appreciate the fact that they informed us a little ahead of time so that we could start preparations. IF, by this time, you are able to go to either one of these places I suggest you go! It is a good opportunity and plus you will meet some many people with your same interest and dream and it will be an overall wonderful experience. 

[Original Announcement] 

<Announcement of 2014 JYP US TOUR AUDITION>
2014 JYP US Tour Audition Online Application open today. 
We know you guys were waiting for this audition so long.
It must be very exciting news especially for our friends who live in US/Canada!
* Audition Schedule
- 2014.11.8. : Los Angeles
- 2014.11.15 : Toronto
* How to apply?
- Log on to "http://audition.jype.com/2014usaudition".
- Click "apply" button and fill your name and e-mail in.
- Enter the e-mail code sent to your e-mail address.
- Complete the application form and done!
* Specific information of the audition will be noticed soon.
* Walk-in audition is available.
You can apply for the audition right now.
Plaese don't miss your chance to make your dream comes true!

(all content originally came from https://www.facebook.com/jypaudition) 

I will be attending the audition but I will be going to the one in China because I am currently studying here right now! ^_^ But I will post my experience and tell EVERYONE about it!!! 

Also I hope you guys post your experiences too! I will be looking for them ^_~  With all the said I wish you the best of luck and have fun and I hope your dreams come true <3 

Okie Dokie guys I will keep you updated on this audition and many more to come...Seeya! 

Upcoming JYP global 2014 auditions ^_^ YEAH!!!

Hii everyone long time no see...well...just been lazy, busy and very uncreative sooooo....yeahhhh sorry ^_^' teehee

anywhoooo mooooving on.....

YES!!!!!!!! FINALLY, YOU HEARD IT RIGHT FOLKS!

JYP IS HAVING A GLOBAL AUDITION THIS YEAR IN USA, CHINA AND CANADA! 

I don't know anymore details than that..but I will keep this post updated. 

I am most definitely going to go to the audition...so I will post a full experience review ^_~ 

For more info of the audition click here ^_^ 

GOALS FOR THE NEW YEAR'S WHOA!!!!

Hey! It’s Me again, here to tell you that there’s only 5 more days until Christmas, WHOA!!! What is Santa gonna put in your Christmas stocking this year? For I’m not worried about what presents I get for Christmas what I’m ready for is the NEW YEAR!!! With the New Year comes an another whole year of upcoming auditions and new events. So I’ve started making my New Year’s resolution list NOW!  And I think it’s time you guys start making yours too, on them I want you to include goals you want to meet (and what you should meet) so that you can show a better side of yourself this year than last year.

Today’s topic is going to be about, K-pop Audition Goals for the New Year’s

Here are list of things that should go on your list.

1.      Participate in at least 1 to 2 auditions this year.

a)      How do you expect to get into a company if you never audition for it? Sure, you can be scouted or have connections but, auditioning is ALWAYS the best way.

i.                    You gain experience and knowledge about auditioning

ii.                  You get to travel, meet new people and make new friends

iii.                You can say you’ve been to an audition for a company in South Korea, and how many people can say that

iv.                And you don’t know you might get picked! and everyone wants to be picked right? ^_^

2.      SAVE MONEY $$$!!!

a)      Let’s face it unless the auditions are held in your city, if you want to go to all these auditions you are going to need $$$. So you should start saving your money and budgeting. If you know for certain you are going to the auditions you should go ahead and plan the trip and look at the cost of transportation, rooming, food, extra activities all of that and add it up and see how much money you need to go to that audition and work to towards that goal.

i.                    If you know someone who lives in the city the audition is held in than you can ask if you can room with them and if they agree than that takes of hotel fees, and if saves more money! ^_^ and who doesn’t like saving money?

3.      Practice, Practice, PRACTICE!!!

a)      You must practice every day for at least 2 hours or more your talents. You must practice your singing, dancing, modeling(optional), languages(optional) and your special skill. Each skill you must practice for at least an hour or 2 and move on to the next one. I can’t stress enough how important it is to prepare for your audition. Besides, you won’t be reading this blog if you weren’t thinking about being a trainee, right? And this is some of what trainees have to do every day so think of yourself as a mini trainee-trainee lol ^_^

i.                    IF you can take a dance class or get singing lessons or even guitar and piano lessons. Or better yet do all of them. The more skills you know the more you have to show the judges and the more impressed the judges will be with you.

4.      Learn KOREAN!!!

a)      Since this is a Korean company you and I are going after, it is important that we learn Korean. I know that you don’t have to know Korean but you would be so AWESOME if you did.

i.                    You will stand out to judges when they know that you know Korean, to them it shows that you took to time to prepare and that you are hard-working, committed and dedicated. Plus, it will impress them.

ii.                  And since you’ll know Korean you will no longer need subtitles for every drama, music video, and show that you watch in Korean, and FUN would that be right ^_^

5.      Caring more about your allover physical appearance

a)      What I mean by this is that, when you look at every K-pop star what do they have in common? All of them are physically good looking and attractive. Idols care a lot about their physical appearances because it is part of their job as an idol since they are always in the public eye.

i.                    I encourage you to start exercising and eating healthier foods every day! You also need to drink at least 8 bottles of water per day and get a minimum of 8 hours of sleep. Taking baths at least twice a day. Also wearing deodorant and clean fresh clothes, and spraying your favorite cologne or body mist (optional). You must start taking care of your body from the inside out so that you can look and feel better altogether and you won’t need make-up to cover up the bags up under your eyes because you have been up all night on AllKpop and Youtube knowing you had to get up early the next day.

ii.                  Start taking an interest in fashion and learning how to dress yourself fashionably. I don’t know about anyone else but I know when I take time to plan what I’m gonna wear the next day I always feel more confident and prettier. Caring about the way to dress is important because I know this shouldn’t happen but people do judge you first by the way you look and looks are EVERYTHING in this type of business that we all want to be in. So looking good and well put together every day is going to be part of your life when you become an idol so why not go ahead and start doing it now, right?

And that’s basically it! Having these goals on your to-do list for the New Year’s will help you in your journey of becoming a K-pop trainee. So Until next time STAY TUNED!!!

The 4 Basic Ways to Get Into the Korean Entertainment Industry

So if you’re on this blog than I’m pretty sure you already know what K-pop is and know some basic facts about it and you already have bias groups and what-not. So I don’t have to introduce K-pop to you because you’ve already covered it. Right? Good. So now after adoring your idols you want to be a K-pop idol yourself but, you don’t know where to start and that’s what this article is going to be about today.

Today I will be discussing how to get into or qualify to be in a Korean entertainment company.

There are 4 basic ways to get into a company.

1.      AUDITIONS

a)      This is the most common way of how many K-pop stars became trainees. Thousands of hopeful aspiring K-pop artist flock to auditions hoping they will one day be like their idols.

There are many ways to audition for Korean entertainment companies.

I.                   GLOBAL AUDITIONS

Global auditions are when companies host auditions world-wide. When companies host global auditions they usually host them in US, Canada, Japan, Australia, and Korea. But sometimes out of the blue moon they may to unexpected places like China, UK, New Zealand, etc…

I have been to a couple of Global auditions. I went to YG entertainment 2012 Global Auditions in New York and SM entertainment 2013 Global Auditions in Washington D.C. So I know I think or two about what to expect.

The big three companies usually have a global audition yearly. I know SM host a global audition yearly.

II.                WEEKLY/MONTHLY LIVE AUDITIONS

These are auditions that are host live auditions in strictly in one area. This is different from the Global auditions because with the global auditions the companies come to you whereas with a weekly/monthly audition you have to go where the companies are located.

Ex: SM entertainment’s 2013 global audition’s in the US were hosted in New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and Seattle. Their monthly audition is in LA on certain dates.

Also, another thing about the weekly/monthly auditions they are held year-round so you can go to each one if you want whereas, with the global auditions it’s like a only chance thing. Plus, I think with weekly/monthly auditions you have a better chance at getting in because there won’t be as many people at a weekly audition as at a global audition. So the judges will seem less irritated because they didn’t have to sit through hundreds of terrible auditions and plus because there’s not that many people than you will also get more time to showcase your talent.

III.             POST/E-MAIL/ONLINE AUDITIONS

These are all auditions where you send the companies video clips of you showcasing your talent. This is an opposite method from the live auditions because the judges don’t get to see you in person. IF, you live far away live away like in Antarctica or Madagascar or any other place where Korean entertainment companies don’t host auditions or rarely host auditions than this is the second best way to get seen by a company than buying a plane ticket to Korea. Not everyone can go to live auditions so the companies have these ways of hopefuls sending their auditions to them.

The Post Audition is just when you send your audition video by mail. This one is going to cost a bit because you do have to pay for packaging and overseas shipping and handling. But I think it’s that best out of the three ways because you’re giving the companies something physical that they can see and hold; and to me it’s more personal. E-Mail/Online Auditions are where you send your audition video through the companies special e-mail address for auditions or go on their audition website and send it to them through there. This method is completely FREE! But, can be the hardest because thousands of people post their auditions everyday so there is a little chance that the judges will even get to your video. It’s competitive but, not impossible.

2.      CONTEST

a)      There are endless list of contest that aspiring trainees can participate in to get noticed by company. There are plenty K-pop idols that where picked up by companies just because they participated and the companies got to see their talent.

Ex: Cube solo artist, Roh Jihoon, was on Birth of a Star and got scouted. Kang Seung-hoon, Leader of new YG rookie group, WINNER, was on Superstar K2 and took 4^th place and was contacted by YG staff. YG entertainment solo artist, Monster Rookie, Lee Hi, was a contestant

on K-pop Star Season 1. She didn’t win but was picked up by YG entertainment because of her amazing soulful voice. And there are many more.

There are all types of contest out there to become a trainee. They have TV programs, Dance cover contest, singing contest even beauty contest dedicated to finding new talent.  

There are also Ulzzang(best face) Contest where the winner of the contest gets to become a trainee of the entertainment company that hosted it. Plenty of K-pop artist became trainees simply because they are good looking.

Ex: Eden, Rapper of LC9, became a trainee with Nega Networks after winning their Ulzzang Contest.

3.      GETTING SCOUTED

a)      Getting scouted is one of the one of the harder things to do but not impossible. Many K-pop stars were scouted by companies. Scouting is when the staff of the companies go on the prowl to find new talent. Scouting is the most random method of getting discovered because you never know when it’s going to happen, IT JUST HAPPENS. Usually the staff goes to open contest or they watch a lot of competition shows like K-pop Star and Superstar K and they watch the contestants and see which ones they like that really spark their interest or would fit the best in company. They also don’t just scout for talent, they also scout for looks as well. Ulzzang who are famous on social websites usually get scouted to become models or K-pop idols. Companies will also go up to random people who they think are good-looking and will ask them to audition for their company.

Ex: Nichkhun, vocalist/rapper of famous JYP boy-group, 2PM. Most of EXO members were scouted on the street doing normal things not even trying to be noticed.

4.      CONNECTIONS

a)      This is the music industry and also a BUSINESS so like any other the business the more people you know the better chance you have of getting your foot in the door. This can only be accomplished if you personally get to know not just the artist but, the staff, the managers, the trainers, the directors, EVERYBODY! This is the absolute hardest one to accomplish as it requires you to be a social person but not a stalker person, there’s a difference. You are going to have to make all the right friends in the right places. There are plenty of people who do this tho, why do you think most of the K-pop stars know each other and were friends before they debut or were even in a company? It’s about who you know not what you know.

Ex: Zico, leader/main rapper/producer/composer of boy-group, Block B was good friend with Park Kyung, rapper of Block-B, and when Zico got into a company he asked Kyung if he wanted to be in the company too and Kyung agreed and was also signed. GRAY, new rookie solo artist of, AOM (Jay Park’s entertainment company) was a composer for Jay and he got signed. Zion.T aka “Skinny Red” was signed to Amoeba Culture because artist, Jerry K., who knew Zion.T introduced him to Simon D, Korean Rapper.

Many K-pop artists were signed to companies because they had friends who were part of that company.

So, whew…that’s a lot of information in one day but I think you guys get the idea of it. There you have it all in a nutshell pretty much how to get into the industry if you really want to be in it.

 There is also a blog where a lady has become friends with multiple staff, artists, trainers, etc…in Korea and she shares how to do this I will post link here à CLICK HERE

So, whew…that’s a lot of information in one day but I think you guys get the idea of it. There you have it all in a nutshell pretty much how to get into the industry if you really want to be in it.

If you really want to get into the industry and it is your dream…the way to get into the industry is to try and do all 4 of these ways. The more you expose yourself to the industry and the more exposure you get in Korea; you will get a better chance at becoming a K-pop idol. I can stress this enough, if you really want to do this and this is your dream, you MUST and HAVE to work it. Some people will just get lucky and get discovered and not be even trying to get discovered at all but the majority of us have to work at it. K-pop artist constantly worked hard to get where they are at now and if you want to be a K-pop idol you must be willing to forth the effort.

I hope this helped you guys get warmed up to the ideas and I will post more articles shortly so keep in touch!