CAN FOREIGNERS BECOME KPOP IDOLS? | The K-pod ep. 76

[@kristinr9562]

WELL JIMIN IS SHORT AND BTS IS DOING JUST FINE

[@couchpotato9751]

Jimin is short in BTS but in reality he’s average height in South Korea

[@kristinr9562]

purpleroses okay.....well isnt she talking about certain heights in the Korea Pop Companies? Im confusef

[@couchpotato9751]

KrissyCute. ReignsForever I was just saying lmao 😂

[@kristinr9562]

purpleroses lolll alright I see😂

[@dezydaisy523]

Racist😂😂😂😂😂😂jj

[@aurorapinehawk6742]

I'm 13, from Estonia. I dreamed about being a K-Pop star, but I'm not Asian. Now I looked it up and I'm so happy. I'm gonna work really hard, learn Korean and save money. And also improve my voice. Please wish me luck! And Good Luck To Everyone Else That Is Doing The Same

[@Star-dl2qb]

Aurora Pinehawk sorry but u need to be asian or else ur failing right away.. its a fact dont take it so sadly

[@nunyaluv8193]

04포비 I get you're giving advice, but dont go around everywhere in these comments breaking down dreams dude.

[@melissarey9040]

@@Star-dl2qb forgeiners can become kpop idols too

[@kpop_fan3549]

Don't worry! You can do it! There have been a few times when Foreigners became k-pop stars. Not all K-pop idols are korean or from South Korea. For example, Mark from Got7 is from USA. Lisa From Blackpink is from Thailand. Alex Reid is black and she made it into a k-pop group. But you do have to be careful about the entertainment you want to join because in Alex Reid's case, there was a MV that my sister showed me. If you watched it, you would notice that she barely appeared in the MV. But again, the K-pop Industry is always changing! Besides since you're around my age, age increases your chances because entertainment look for younger people to train. As long as you're very talented, know a good amount of korean and have the motivation to do it. I hope you become a K-pop star or debut in a group! By the way, The people I listed? There are more people that weren't from South Korea or is asian. So I hope you achieve your dream! ( sorry I wrote it so long) :3

[@moon7486]

Same girl

[@제니제니-c4j]

Lisa from blackpink didn't speak korean but she can speak now realy good korean jackson from got7 also coudn't speak korean and is a idol

[@missmahi2169]

Im a east pakistani(National german) can i become a idol? I have a pale skin but im not sure

[@SophieTYL]

@@missmahi2169 wtf als ob helle haut alles ist.. in Deutschland sind keine auditions also vergessen ;)

[@missmahi2169]

Sophie ja redet jmd mit dir? Nein also ich habe auch nicht nur helle haut gemeint also sag mal nichts

[@missmahi2169]

Sophie und nein ich will auch keine auditions in Deutschland machen 😊

[@user-ld4or3pm6k]

aS LONG AS YOUR ASIAN WITH TALENT YOU COULD BE AN IDOL

[@Carolikeful]

I really want to be part of the world of Kpop industry. I want to be a singer, i think korean companies had the best rules and all. I’m not that girl who wants to join just to meet her ‘oppa’. I’m really serious in this because...is a job. My dream future job. But I’m scared, I’m not Asian but people told me i look like one... I don’t know I’m not sure.

[@DaebakOfficial]

try auditioning and if it doesn't work out in Korea, try other places ^^/silvia

[@bb-8..]

I agree,I wanna do the same.

[@sapphire_dreams]

me too

[@mqai1365]

Me too can we do it together

[@kissliketaehyung6346]

caro me too.

[@minjaeii2779]

I’m gonna blunt with y’all: If you ain’t Korean or another East Asian person (Thai, Chinese, Japanese) You will have less than 50% chance going into the audition - especially if you are clearly not Asian then it goes lower than 40% - the chances become even worse if *YOU* are just mediocre with decent vocals - dancing - no personality. You have to *STAND OUT* in a good way. Everyone still has a chance but it’s not going to be easy AT ALL - Also, I hate to hurt y’all but if it was ONLY based on talent. Everyone would be getting in and idol life wouldn’t be so exclusive. As stated, YOU NEED TO STAND OUT - •NATURALLY A VISUAL •VERY VERY TALENTED •4D PERSONALITY Those judges will see right through you if you have any ulterior motives. They want you to sacrifice everything for the idol life (comfort, money, life)... it’s not easy at all and you need to show them this at the auditions. That’s all. I wish everyone who auditions in the future luck and this is only information I’ve gathered from talking with my friend who was a YG trainee but moved to China to pursue her education. *WHICH IS ALSO COMMON* The fear of failing as an idol causes most to also quit. Wish everyone good luck once more!!

[@DaebakOfficial]

Park Jin exaaactly!🙌🏼 /silvia

[@reusan2195]

I'm Indian I'm Asian soooo I have 50 chance pls reply

[@茶葉-k7i]

I’m British and I’m a SM trainee

[@Moonlight-ShinesBright]

But Thai is not “East Asian”, they are “South East Asian”... I think there are also chances for other S.E.Asians to be successful in Kpop industry..

[@user-nv5tn2lh8f]

I’m Filipino

[@jungkookinfiresme2074]

That depends on the company actually. Look at YG they have Lisa and she doesn’t have the korean looks. Like SM doesn’t want Filipinos in there company or maybe has some filipino trainees. But also YG has Kreisha Tiu which is also a Filipino. I wanna say that it depends on the company. Even if you have talent but You dint have the looks, for some companies they will accept you, and for some companies will also don’t. So I hope this made sense 😂

[@ma.dameeee]

Kids with rich parents have it easier I believe. Money and connections is sometimes all you need but not regarding the people you've mentioned, I dont know them well.. ^_^

[@minjaeii2779]

Nour_chxn Kriesha Chu is pretty known actually, she got korean attention for being a very good idol despite being Full Filipino

[@fake_pcy6462]

Jungkook Infires me SM doesnt accept Filipinos?

[@kpopxo2056]

sm doesn’t accept filipinos?im filipino and i was planning on auditioning there

[@xxqueenxiexx1314]

They're still all Asian so doesnt matter

[@famefatal666]

I'm not asian so I'll fail :c Well Ima just be a janitor

[@idekanymore1624]

Even if you were Asian. If not korean, then your considered as a foreigner. Btw, many foreigners became kpop idols. Don't be negative :)

[@jenniesbag3123]

Ray112 JB well I mean foreigners that are idols are mostly Chinese Japanese or Taiwan,Thai and some Russians that look korean from birth sooo idk

[@arigreen5845]

ᴀɴᴘxɴᴍᴀɴɴ ᴋᴘᴏᴘ ikr I’ll become a janitor of a kpop company like big hit or jyp or smthing like that lol. And they’d probably still have strict rules for that too lol

[@venn9039]

im white with nu asian in meh 😭 i will fail too

[@itzcrystalzz]

@@venn9039 get surgery maybe

[@elivlogs3171]

I just sent my email for the SM GLOBAL AUDITION 2018, I’m doing the acting one..

[@bababooeyy]

sunhbi good luck!♡

[@DaebakOfficial]

sunhbi oooh!! Hope everything turns out well for you! /silvia

[@elivlogs3171]

Thank you for the support! But I’ve been feeling really self conscious so I’m not sure if I should really do it or not because I’m a very sensitive person so..

[@kourtneyenenche2343]

Are you on IG?

[@kourtneyenenche2343]

sunhbi Instagram

[@parisselders832]

I really want to become a kpop star but I feel like because I'm African-American that I have no chance :( I mean I can sing, dance and act but I feel like my race is holding me back

[@lauraelsebethmiller7968]

Paris Selders just do it! Some of us will be proud of you for at least trying, and you aren’t going to be the first black idol in the whole kpop industry! So just try, but remember the kpop company’s have different choices of people, some company’s like black women or colored women and of course men too, like sistar I think have a colored member, so just try! Pursue your dreams and make us all proud!!

[@b1oom1ng]

If u really want to I would Reccomend JYP ENT They're not racist as far as Im concerned ☺ He more cares about personality and talent than race, And if u have visuals, that's a bonus to him ☺

[@sweetheart4494]

I don't think I have a chance to become kpop idol. The first reason is that I'm mexican. Second reason is that I'm short, my height is like 4 something. And third my Korean sucks. Everytime I tried to learn I fail. 😭

[@b1oom1ng]

@@sweetheart4494 learning another language is hard. Some are harder than others. It took me 5 years to learn Japanese. (My father is Japanese ) that's a long time. Japanese is hard but I kept trying and I did it 🤠 keep trying. Giving up is never a option 🤠👍🏾👍🏾

[@eannasimilis1074]

Same knowing that makes me mad

[@hiro702]

Damn, Im 19 and Japanese.. LOL Its ok, Mina made it lol

[@memi9839]

Hyro Yokoyama Miracles can happen. You can be the exception if you belief you can :)

[@viveea.6814]

Hi

[@xxqueenxiexx1314]

Theres a lot of Japanese people in kpop

[@spaghettimomota5395]

momo and sana did it too and they are japanese :) good luck!

[@nobunaga2860]

Hyro Yokoyama you have higher chance goodluck💕

[@Chytxn]

I auditioned for JYP online. I’m so nervous ahh!😓

[@kiahikari]

Chrisyn n. You got this.

[@DaebakOfficial]

Good luck!! /silvia

[@Durstloescher4]

Chrisyn OMG HOW ONLINE

[@jungkookinfiresme2074]

Rooting for u girl! U got this!

[@ipuhstickeronmycarrier7305]

Do you have to live in Korea? And what age do you have to be?

[@user-im6eu9bw3c]

I'm a filipino, it's really my dream to become a yg artist and I want to pursue my dreams because my heart has been telling me to do it to inspire others, and when I saw other kpop idols' experiences as a trainee it discourages me to not continue it like my mind said that "This is hard! You can't do it" and other things that would discourage me. It really hurts me especially my heart and dreams, dreaming for years to be a kpop idol not accomplishing it, breaks my heart. I hope that everyone can also bear with me! To all filipino dreamers who dreams to become a kpop idol! FIGHTING!!! Thanks for this video btw :)

[@lauraelsebethmiller7968]

/Bloody Shoes/ do it if you have dreamt about it for years! There’s a reason to why you dream it all the time, it’s because it’s something that you have interest in! And my hard ships with my voice doesn’t make me think “oh, because my voice doesn’t work normally I can’t pursue my dreams!” That’s definitely not true, I would just have to work harder! It’s the same with you, if you can sing and dance a little and maybe rap go fucking do it! Do it for those who can’t go themselves!

[@avakinmicaella7461]

/Bloody Shoes/ meron kapong twitter?can we talk haha?😂

[@melodee1204]

I'm a filipino too! I also want to become a kpop idol :(((

[@KENJOYMENT]

Amen to that

[@jackybaduria806]

aww I'm a filipino too who wants to be a kpop idol! It seems very hard because of how strict they are in Korea! Do you think height matters or not? Because I am super short! I'm only 4'11", 16 years old, and have been staying at this same height since 12 years old so it's sad that I won't be growing anymore ughhhh!!!! If it's your dream to be a kpop idol, just go for it! Remember what RM said, to take all the chances you have or else you will regret it in the future! Don't waste your time and just try! Yes, it'll be very hard to really achieve that goal, but hard work will really pay off one day! For me, I believe one day I'll make it even though it may be hard! I will try working hard to achieve that goal. What makes it harder for me is that my parents don't actually support me for this dream, but I want to prove to them that I can really do it! I want to make my parents proud! I don't want to disappoint them! I hope one day I'll make myself and my parents proud! I hope I'll achieve my goals of becoming a kpop idol one day and become successful! But what matters most to me is happiness! I want to just enjoy my job. The money doesn't matter too much. I know how fun it would be to be a kpop idol but ofc there are tough times which we will have to overcome! Remember, there isn't success without struggles so let's overcome all the obstacles that may come in your way! I wish you good luck in the future! Good luck to my fellow filipino!!! Hwaiting💪

[@yoonseokinfiresme36]

Ugh... Why are you speaking the whole truth right now 💯🙏🏽💗💞😂 not gonna lie high key needed this vid you are so pretty thx so much

[@DaebakOfficial]

Yoonseok infires Me hahahhaa aww thank you~ 💕 /silvia

[@ayogugugagamaguy8066]

Hopefully, I would be the first Arabic girl to be a KPOP idol. Maybe who knows. Remember this comment if I become one lmao Bs on another note, the agency that I would get in would get more attention than before because I’m the first very foreigner to be a kpop idol and be very successful. Which means more money for the company. And more popularity for myself and my group That’s very smart Idk why entertainments still don’t let foreigners become trainees. I honestly wanted bighit but they obviously aren’t interested in females at all. Ohh I really love how the company lets bts have there freedom in music and is like a big beautiful family. Sad T.T

[@-deadrxses1324]

Teahyung hey um good luck ! whens your audition?!

[@samchwe1767]

Oh girl the same is true for me so remember this comment when it happens😉😊

[@melissarey9040]

I wanna be a kpop idol group too!!! But like you need to make sure that your group isnt full of forgeiners or else people will be getting mad because the group is not korean

[@caramella9963]

I'm arabic too and i want to become a kpop idol but i'm afraid they won't accept me because i don't speak korean

[@mar0445]

I don't want to discourage anyone but arent kpop idols are supposed to be....Korean??? Most foreigners if not almost all are no where near fluent in Korean, not only that but you'll also need AMAZING talent in order for "Your future company" to o even allow you to debut especially as a foreigner

[@SofiA-uk8sy]

Is it possible to join a dance group in Korea if you're not asian? If not, is it prossible to become a kpop idol/actress?

[@DaebakOfficial]

it is definitely possible to join a dance group despite not being Asian ^^ becoming an idol/actress is soooooo much harder /silvia

[@SofiA-uk8sy]

Okay thankss

[@minjaeii2779]

Unless you’re East Asian or have korean blood, you’ll suffer the struggle of becoming an idol or actor/actress.

[@Star-dl2qb]

Kpop addiction nope being asian and looking good is required. Even tho if ur good at singing or dancing ull fail.

[@kaylalela5236]

I speak am latina and american Spanish and I speak English also Korean but idk I will make it bc I'm not korean

[@bethaneyperez7830]

kayla lela you will

[@sophiekouhai]

My English is bad. My Korean even worse. But Lisa is from BP and she became a trainee with no knowledge of Korean, so why not? :D

[@Star-dl2qb]

kayla lela u cant. Ur not asian

[@mariahperez4781]

kayla lela same

[@hyunjinisadorable1520]

My friend used Asian eyes subliminal and it worked maybe that will work for u

[@stephaniebtsarmy5424]

SM cares about looks JYP cares about talent 😄💗💕💕💕💗💛🍭💛🍭😊🍭

[@sirianstarbabe3878]

Then if we "can't join" a k-pop group we''ll just make our own group right?! (inner thought: or you can audition at YG Entertainment i hear they are more nice and considerate of forigners but i dunno!)

[@itzystreamingplaylistsonch5471]

How about to Americans that don't really look Asian? I really want to join YG entertainment.

[@febwury]

No offense but why’re you gonna try to get into a kpop group when you don’t speak any Korean 😭😭

[@DaebakOfficial]

Jonny Feliciano haha yeah that’s practically what I say in the video /silvia

[@rachele.3229]

Lisa and Jackson didn't know Korean when they auditioned. It's common for idols like that to have Korean language classes along with their training, if they don't already know it.

[@SammieD97]

Rachel E. But they’re still asian so it’s cool I think Jonny kinda meant if you’re not korean or Asian in general.. like these white koreaboos who try to audition

[@laurasimic8381]

Well maybie because thats someons dream even tho they dont knwo korean they dont need ro be koreanboo to want to be kpop idols

[@xxqueenxiexx1314]

The company teaches u u dont have to know it

[@kaylalela5236]

Hopefully I will become the first Latina and American kpop idol!!!! Like in the future not NOW seriously I'm so scared

[@DaebakOfficial]

fighting!! /silvia

[@kaylalela5236]

(:

[@vi4059]

bts is life Queen I’m Latina and American SO LETS WORK TOGETHER HONEY

[@kaylalela5236]

Sure #fighting#

[@vi4059]

bts is life :))))

[@bambimonet8047]

Being a Kpop idol doesn’t mean you have to 100% be Korean or look like one. You should never think “I stand out in my group because I am a foreigner” NEVER THINK THAT. You should rather think “I stand out because I am beautiful, I am unique” PERIODDDD💜

[@kahdjdidkdm1352]

*when ur a foreigner but don't have the talent of singing, dancing, or rapping*

[@angryleaf141]

If i become skinnier, prettier, asien, speak korean, hit high notes, litle bit taller i would be perfect

[@kahdjdidkdm1352]

Mood XD

[@Cherry-em5mt]

Hello, I am a Latin girl, I am 15 years old and I am completely sure that I want to dedicate myself to the kpop music industry in South Korea. I know that not everything is rosy and that this industry is very difficult, in addition many will think "you are crazy", "being Latino / foreign is impossible", but I am not, during these 3 years that I have been thinking about it, I have decided and I will not tire until I reach it. I try so hard to dance and sing with the teachers and only in my house, I already told my parents, my friends the same thing, of course they question it and think that it is only because I like kpop, but not only because of that This is because I love music forever and it can be difficult for me to dance, but I have been improving and will continue to strive. I will climb little by little until reaching my dream, always with my feet on the ground. Do not give up on your dreams. I hope you remember my comment in that future 💖

[@test-mm7bv]

thanks again for the vid. what's hot change all the time, so who knows what'll be in demand in the future? tzuyu of twice is ~170+cm while average is ~165cm, for instance. but realistically, your advice sounds spot on. (though 1 in 10,000 vs 100,000 are both ridiculously remote anyway, so there is little practical difference in an industry of dreams.) iirc, the trainee system in kpop kinda started out of necessity b/c korea is small and too few had the skills to be world class entertainers. also, korea was ahead of the curve about the disruptions from faster connectivity and the skill set needed for the future. these weren't taught anywhere, so kpop firms had to nurture that inhouse. here's a really, really old interview with jyp about the issue. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6PQaXWggrGhd68 on a related topic, what's the entertainment industry like in sweden? i recall that a disproportionate number of super popular kpop songs are composed by vikings.

[@DaebakOfficial]

test Sweden is one of the biggest music exporters in the world, however not a lot of Swedish artists/bands make it very big, even within Sweden itself. It’s like either you become really big (Zara Larsson for example) or you release a one hit wonder and no one really hears from you again. That’s why most Swedish musicians sell their music to other countries (Korea/Japan etc). Hope I answered your questions ☺️ /silvia

[@mochi_latte4279]

Felix didn’t know korean and he’s still learning

[@minyoongviofficial3489]

I'm from Britain Manchester I'm 11 years old, I thought about being a kpop idol right now because I heard HANN by (G)I-DLE and I just honestly loved their voices, I know nothing about that group but I love that song so it inspired me to think about being a kpop idol. If not related to any type of Asian and I only speak one language: English, I do know how to speak some Korean but not fluently. BTS is the first group I listened to and I honestly was going through a hard time whilst I was just new to the group, they honestly believe that they help you ( Many other groups) through hard times from being so far away from you, even just listening to a song will cheer me up and many other people as well. I'm really inspired to just at least try audition,the thing is though, my parents me and my sister have never been on a airplane and I really don't think that my parents will like if I go to korea just to audition for something, my dad is really concerned about what they do when the kpop idols aren't on screen, he also thinks that many many kpop idols got loads of surgery, I don't wanna let that stop me. I can't sing but people say I can and I'm practicing now. I hope that all the people who auditioned for a group gets through, If not I'm sorry...

[@bubble_ly3563]

Im learning korean and im going to audition in a few years but im already stressed out because im only like 40% korean but im still gonna try

[@studytv6144]

I'm white and yes I know its hard to be an idol. Therefore, my dream is to dance with YGXacademy and hopefully become a backup dancer. I got inspired because I saw Hyuna with a white back up dancer.

[@InNozArD]

Foreigner idols mostly started their dreams when they were young (14-15 and trained as a trainee for 3 or more)

[@emelyorellana3101]

I want to become a k-pop idol but I’m Hispanic and light skin sooo if I tried to be one I wonder if they will accept me would they? And I love to sing and ppl tell me I have a great voice I want to get started when I’m older I want to earn money to travel to South Korea and try out but would they let me in ? I do want to join bighit and be in a group that makes songs that express emotion and to make the fans feel many type of emotions

[@DaebakOfficial]

I meeean Silvia is from Colombia haha and they were clearly interested in her ^^ like she said, if you have something that they want but none of the Koreans have then you have a chance /Ida

[@emelyorellana3101]

Daebak I would love to audition for YG it’s my dream to performance and express how I feel through my lyrics I want to be in a girl group but do YG do global audition if so were can I find the schedules for it and if they don’t Can I get the website to audition thanks I would appreciate it 🙂

[@Seanmayo35]

im Hispanic as well, im also light skin, im projected for 5'11-6'1

[@rosewilson7767]

I’m 4”10 I don’t think can become one ~_~

[@igot7r.p72]

It's Dat Butch I'm 4'11 same here

[@strxangergrace3240]

I’m 5’1 and a half. I’m 11.... Yeah game is still over for me regardless. Ha ha I’m too tall.

[@girldairy]

What do you guys think about LANA? she is not Asian but become a kpop star, nothing can make you stop, just do it.

[@sukunas_wife4917]

I always wanted to be a rapper and I believe the Kpop industry is perfect for that. I am so fascinated by the culture and I dont just want to join because I want to meet other kpop groups I just want to Express my passion for music.

[@angelina-bk8un]

I’m not Korean, I’m Indian and Portuguese, my skin is slightly darker than someone that is Korea. I am completely stable dancing and singing and I’ve been told I sing like an angel. I don’t speak Korea but I try my best to have good pronunciation, which I’ve also been told i sound like I know Korean. I’m a little scared because im not the best dancer, but I am pretty good at singing.. I don’t know what to do

[@evennity9449]

I’m learning Korean (I’m Latina so it’s gonna be a hard time trying to achieve this lmao) I started getting into Korean entertainment because of kpop but I really do love it, it’s way more disciplined and i prefer this rules (with my personality they do me well) I’m an average singer but I’m tryin got improve and hopefully learn how to dance! This would be a dream come true, music has always been a part of my life and I always knew I wanted my life to be based around it and Kpop is truly perfect for me.

[@suckmylolli4058]

I'm a Mexican and I look 14 but I am 12, my cousin and i have a dream to become kpop idols. Korea looks sooo cool and I will love to travel there but I still have my strict parents and they only speak Spanish so I will try to make a channel of my progression on Korean and singing/dancing.

[@17irina]

I mean... There's still a chance of becoming a k-pop inspired idol in America ^^' cheer up!❤️

[@mar0445]

Exactly, many people only want so they can meet other kpop groups

[@oneway6202]

Nothing to worry about. " I CAN DO IT " just think that...b awesome.☺😏

[@gracyzz4620]

I don't think they hold Global auditions just to recruit koreans around the world , There must be a thing that they are searching for ! Thanks for the vid tho ❤

[@annabellewilliams9827]

Most people actually believe it’s for popularity as only 4 people (correct me if I’m wrong) have been recruited into larger groups from the global auditions. It kinda sucks

[@mar0445]

If you guys REALLY want to be an idol, just become one in your language or country. Most will not like if you're non-asian and try to become a k-idol, just try in your country you'll have a better chance at succeeding. The difference in the kpop industry and pop industry is that kpop does choreo, visuals, vocals/rap And unique. Pop is basically just rapping or vocals but you can choose to do choreos and make it have the elements a k-idol would have on a live stage but in YOUR country. I'm not saying foreigners don't have a chance but let's be honest, I'm Latina and if a white person from Britain tried to make it big in the kpop industry from a language they just learned there is a chance that they won't make it. Most people that say they dream to be idols only want to so that they can meet other kpop groups and have a chance with their "oppa"

[@eline040]

I am asian (from Afghanistan) /i am pathan, muslim asian. I am 171 or 172 cm i am fat, but i do now diet. I am young and i love dancing and singing. is there any change i can become kpop idol?

[@DaebakOfficial]

there's always a chance, it might be slim but you can still try ^^/silvia

[@yarakamleh9760]

Lessjes I’m from Western Asia [160cm] i dont consider myself fat but I’m not skinny either. So a little bit of diet would be fine. I also really enjoy singing and dancing but I’m not good at it lol 😂

[@lauraelsebethmiller7968]

Lessjes remember don’t diet like IU! Do a healthy diet!

[@haechansyobama1079]

I'm Asian, pathan and Pakistani, I sure hope we can make it!

[@onIythepinks]

Do gym u will get slim very fast t

[@carrotheadmadi]

I've always wanted to be singer but never thought it would be possible so I gave up. I honestly think most American singers don't take it serious, like they do but not enough ( I know there are some who do take it seriously and I respect that) I discovered kpop and got the dream of being a professional dancer and singer and saw how serious they were about everything and it gave me more courage to be dancer and a singer. even though the chances are very, very low since I'm not even a bit Asian I'm going to put everything into this and I hope everyone gets there chance

[@mushafan3900]

Actually, if you don’t speak korean atleast try learning. During the training process you are chosen to practice dancing, singing, and speaking korean. If you’re little, just audition because they won’t expect much from you and your talent. I really recommend that.

[@choahikaru5783]

Im Asian and I wanna be a kpop idol, because it's really something that I'm really interested in ..I love singing as well as dancing ..but no one supports me ..they say it's all waste of time ..and that I should focus on my studies ..that's why I never tell anyone that I love singing..not even to my best friend ... Hmmm WHAT A DREADFUL LIFE :(

[@isbammoi3358]

I'd honestly prefer to be In one of those more out there, unconventiol groups. Those ones that aren't your classic mainstream groups, which I feel would be much easier, not easy just easier 😂

[@DaebakOfficial]

I TuesdayReference I yeah those groups are usually waaay more chill /silvia

[@audreyd8670]

I really am interested in being part of the Kpop industry, I feel like they have better rules and I just like the style that Korean entertainment companies have compared to companies the the U.S. Yet, I’m 98% white with blonde hair and freckles. I do not look Asian and I never will.. but I’m going to keep trying. Currently I’m learning Korean and every day I dance for four hours and sing for at least two.

[@luvnkira]

I'm southern Asian (Indian) and I want to be an idol. Height: Fair (like I won't stand out) Weight: Average Talent: working on it but for now okay Looks: working on it Korean: Know few words like a tourist would know. Experience: Many school talent shows 😂

[@namjesusiswatching2083]

I'm 12 and I'm British and there goes my dreams 😢

[@sophieschwemmle4582]

whats with seventeen mingyu and woozi?? their height difference is big (sorrry for my bad english)

[@my.name.is.jungkook7967]

BUT I STILL WANT TO If I only bighit took girls I would see 7 angels everyday. 7 men. 7 idols. 7 of my crushes. 7 of our boys who just released a NEW comeback. 7 boys who jut released PERSONA

[@notsobright7257]

You can't just be an idol if you want to meet your oppas and be a koreaboo -_-

[@test-mm7bv]

also, you seem to have the background and connections to be a regional rep (or scout) for either kpop firms or their various nordic partners (so work the other way around).

[@misosoup2110]

i don’t think being too short or too tall is bad in the kpop industry because there are short and tall idols in one group like look at red velvet, wendy’s 5’1 i think and irene is 5’1 or 5’2 and yeri’s 5’3 and they have two taller members, seulgi who’s 5’4 or 5’5 so she’s in the middle and their tallest member joy who’s 5’6 but they all look good together and are really successful

[@alondragarcia2396]

Im super serious about becoming a idol. I do have the confidence to become a idol but i have a feeling my family wont take me seriously T_T

[@crazygirlyfamily3877]

audition.jype.com/en JUST TRY!! IF YOU GET ACCEPTED SOMEONE WILL HAVE TO TAKE YOU SERIOUSLY... JUST EXPLAIN HOW HARD IT IS TO EVEN PASS AN AUDITION

[@likeastarwego9311]

I have like..... neither. But I will start working hard to become a dancer. I’ve always been fascinated by acting so maybe I could audition as a actor. Idk yet. I’m still 12 so I’ll wait longer.

[@srinvixyoonmi7557]

I m 23 years old ....so can I go of audition ??? Btw I m Bangladeshi girl .... But I do rapping .... N I wanna go for singing audition

[@phucnguyenang2255]

Srinvix Yoonmi I believe you can but usually Companies like SM or YG(etc) would take younger people in to train them before debut.But don’t let that get to you,you never know what might happen! Expect the unexpected :)

[@haechansyobama1079]

I'm Pakistani! I've been singing for years now and hope to audition soon. I hope both of us make it!

[@onIythepinks]

Ur old I'm 13

[@heyy9737]

@@haechansyobama1079 hey I'm also Pakistani did u auditioned ?

[@ludwigvanbeethoven8793]

chinese and japanese artists become kpop idols all the time

[@rencaldwell-eyles8232]

I’m Australian and I want to form an idol group with my Asian best friend- I’ve been watching love life and almost crying because I really have always dreamed of being a k-pop idol! I will try my hardest to learn Korean and build my vocal strength! I’ll save all my money towards everything like this! I will try my hardest! I have always dreamed of doing this! I am kind of tall but I may have already reached my full height! I will learn to dance and choreograph and I really hope this works out!

[@leebitesyou]

I'm Italian and I want to be a kpop idol, it isn't because I want to meet the idols that I like, I mean I'd love to meet them, but I want to become it because it's the job of my dreams, I know it will be even harder for me, a foreigner, but I'm trying everything I can; I'm learning Korean, I'm improving my vocals (I have a beautiful voice but I'm really shy, so when I sing in front of people it isn't that great, but I want to get rid of this.) I'm a really respectful girl and I'm an hard worker also I'm trying to learn the Korean culture as much as I can. To be honest, the fact that even tho I pass the audition it isn't sure if they're going to put me in a band and debut is scaring me... Because if I flew to Korea I'm going to left everything that I have here (my friends, my family) but it's my dream and I want to follow it

[@Zen-em8zz]

I want to wait until all this coronavirus thing goes away to do my audition to JYP but the thing is that I’m scared of not passing since i’m Cuban

[@crazygirlyfamily3877]

SAME!! But.. I'm Mexican-American...

[@buymerobux4759]

I’m Spanish, I live in the United States my mom is part Chinese, I look like a mixed Thai/Philippine girl. I don’t know I don’t feel really confident by auditioning

[@Slvrei]

You should audition if it's your dream then go for it!

[@yourstrulyvira2173]

I mean Tzuyu is tall af, and she is one of the most loved girls in Twice

[@Alyssa-im8tg]

I'm south asian(pakistani), and I have a passion for music. I genuinely love to sing and dance, and I dont want to become an idol because of my "oPpAs". I've never wanted to achieve something more in my lige. I really, really hope that I'll be able to make it. For now, all I can do is hope and practice and try really really hard. Good luck to anyone else who wants to audition!! Who knows, maybe someday we'll be training together!

[@jk5891]

A Cup of Tae when are u planning on auditioning

[@Alyssa-im8tg]

@@jk5891 june-august 2021

[@rrrina5979]

IM REALLY CONFUSED! IM LIGHT-SKIN BROWN HAVE REALLY GOOD TALENTS (DANCING, SINGING, STAGE PRESENCE, AND ACTING SKILLS) SOME PEOPLE ARE TELLING ME COMPANIES WONT LIKE ME AND SOME PEOPLE ARE TELLING ME COMPANIES DONT CARE AS LONG AS YOU CAN SING AND DANCE. IM SO CONFUSED BECAUSE I DONT WANNA KEEP MY HOPES HIGH FOR A RISKY CAREER JUST TO BE BROUGHT DOWN BY THEM NOT ACCEPTING ME. I NEED ANSWERS!

[@oppayar]

I Acually Want to be a kpop idol and thanks for Saying me thing I have to know Being a kpop idol was my dream since kindergarden Im Asian And my sister says I look very beautiful and I look like a kpop star but I do not live In Korea right now I live in Europa.

[@aliceinwonder01]

Okay everyone is saying "i'm not asian but I look like one!" well Im italian with african origins so I don't really look like an asian 😂 But I don't think that's the hard part here. The hard part it's.. Do you believe in this dream? I believe in Destiny, in Karma and a bunch of other things you know, stuff like that and I also believe that if you have confidence in yourself and in your future then anything can happen! If you put enough efforts and hope in your life then good things will happen to you! The world can give you a really nice gift. I know it sounds stupid but my entire life has always been a mess since I was little but I noticed that when I had hope everything went alright, many coincidences happened to me and I'm glad to be here today... So NEVER GIVE UP AND BELIEVE IN YOU DREAMS! Dreams keep you alive guys... 💘

[@saskia1033]

Vero21 BtsD ╥﹏╥ thank you so much💕

[@하나-u2q6r]

I really do actually want to be a part of the kpop industry bcs I enjoy dancing and singing so im gonna try and try harder even if its hard I choose that im kind of happy im asian actually

[@saskia1033]

neocults I’ll do the same (but I’m not Asian so it might be even harder but I won’t give up) fighting!💪💜

[@yoliaaxare7361]

I meeeeeaaan sowon in gfriend is 178 cm

[@DaebakOfficial]

there's always exceptions to every rule :) that's one girl out of thousands and it's not like they'd refuse someone based on their height. if you're good you're good :) she's just talking about the look that they're going for in general and why it's so hard to get in /Ida

[@Mari-yz6it]

If you wanna be a non-Asian kpop idol you need to work harder as everyone else. You need to show the people from your own country that you’re not a KoreaBoo and that your taking it seriously. It’s gonna be really hard for a long time but you need to show them that your just as all the others. A kpop lover and a hardworker. A fan as they are but also a idol. The Fans want to protect KPop and to change there minds gonna be hard but not impossible! So keep going!!!

[@bornawkwardhelp8955]

Can I become an idol when I’m not Asian?

[@miaaguilar3608]

I want to become a kpop idol not to meet other idols or anything like that but bc its different in korea u can be a group and i like that they dance while singing and in the U.S not one does that and its kinda rare and i just like the idea of idols

[@DaebakOfficial]

more and more groups in Europe/North & South America are doing that style of thing now though, so if Korea doesn't work out you can always try somewhere else lol ^^ /silvia

[@jellybean8118]

What they were born in 2008 even if its a long time from now

[@anishh_3099]

I had sent an email to the sm global audition and three weeks passed away I Didn't get an massege from there, and I had try many times but the same ......... now what I have to do ? please help me

[@theirbrain637]

People who are replying to people who are willing to work hard for their dream saying “sorry, if you are not Asian or Korean then you are already failing” Honestly, you may have to work a little harder, but their is a possibility that you might become a kpop idol. If you watched Naruto, you might know Rock Lee, every ninja has ninjutsu, jutsu and chakra. Rock Lee doesn’t, people told him that he just give up because he won’t become a ninja. Rock Lee never gave up, so he became a ninja a very strong one in fact. He alway chased his dream even though their was a slim chance of becoming a successful ninja. You guys should chase your dreams like Rock Lee. The people who are telling you that you won’t make it are just those jerks who think they are right all the time. Just like the people that told Rock Lee he should give up, but once they saw how hard he trained every day they found out that they are wrong. I look up to him, he may be a fictional character, but he is a perfect person to look up to if this is your dream.

[@alfaromio2954]

My name is silviya too wow😄😄

[@leeela2507]

my only problem is place where i live because there r no in person auditions (i live in europe/balkan) and im rlly tight on money because a ticket is too expensive..but i really want to become a singer (not here..every singer here where i live are plastic and crackheads lmao)..not just because i want to be popular its because i want to be a good role model and show everyone my talent😭

[@hcnunthari2535]

I really want to be a kpop artist but I don't think I can be ...... But if I have a chance I will really really work hard . Cuz I think dance is who I am and give up is not my choice ... So everybody who want To be kpop artist Should never give up....

[@lavenderspice7583]

But... My skin it's not that dark cause I'm American and Mexican and I'm 9 years old and Im learning Korean about like 2 days ago or 3 I'm learning

[@kiiochu]

Mine name is Kayla and I’m a student who lives in the USA who dreams of being a Kpop idol, I am Asian and I guess I have the Korean standards, I would love to join jyp or bighit (especially bighit)😞💜

[@lichee9172]

I'm German (13), can speak English and I'm learning Korean ...I don't think I have any chances idk. Because 1. I'm German? 2. I can dance and I love to dance but I'm still improving on my singing ....so yeah .. please let me know your opinions .

[@blueflower9852]

메리루 시아 I can sing and I love dancing it’s my passion both of them and I don’t know about my color tho lol, but we’ll see I’ll try too maybe we will see each other one day :), I’m 14

[@lcslichernandez]

Short, slanted eyes, skinny. I think I'm good. And I'm Hispanic😂. Taking the Korean language lesson, practicing my dancing, and practicing my vocals. I think I'm all good. But also I'm nervous😓

[@avrisseele7128]

I don’t look Korean and I am not thin

[@sitoeshiet4579]

Girl, there are groups with crazy height differences

[@prdxin4975]

I'm American. My wish is to be a kpop idol since I was 5. I practiced and practiced. But when I thought about auditioning 6 years later I realized. I shouldn't. First of all I know very little korean. I look nothing close to asian either. I thought when I'm 18 is it possible to get surgery to look asian then I can become a trainee?

[@mariahperez4781]

i’m not korean, but my friends and sisters tell me i should try to because a k-pop idol because they think i’d be good.

[@l0vesign238]

See my familly just laughed when i told them my dream :

[@buymerobux4759]

So, I know some of you might not be seeing this, but I’m Latina and American, you could say my visulas are really good, my dance is really good too, and my singing is good but it could be better if I train, my grandma from my moms side is Chinese, I have Asian eyes, but my skin color is like a Hispanic color skin. I hope this didn’t offend anyone, but I don’t know if I could ever be an Idol

[@DaebakOfficial]

Ultimately it's mostly about talent, if you're talented enough to compete with the Korean trainees and also fit in looks wise tou could probably make it. If they want to make you paler they have their ways (for example blackpinks lisa)🙄🙄 try auditioning and good luck! /Silvia

[@buymerobux4759]

Ida & Silvia thansk☺️

[@b1oom1ng]

I'm black (probably makes it worse lmao) I'm part Japanese (makes it a bit better I guess?) I am 4% Korean According to my ancestory I can speak Japanese I am noticeably Asian (people always ask if I am because of my eyes. Don't take it as me being racist cause Ik how some people are) If I had to audition to A company, it would have to be JYP They aren't racist. He did something in the past I think but that was time ago And after reading this onehallyu.com/topic/455744-jyp-against-racism/ I feel more confident ☺

[@saskia1033]

Ţitaň ËłiteŁeğenđ -ドラゴン omg thanks for the article😭 i really wanna audition one day for jyp and i was scared i could never be taken because im not asian. You gave a little bit of courage and i hope we can both make it

[@b1oom1ng]

@@saskia1033 I'm glad I helped 😊 and thank you 💓💓

[@saskia1033]

Ţitaň ËłiteŁeğenđ -ドラゴン welcome😊 I really want to be an idol and not tO bE wItH mY oPpArS Idk how to explain it but its just really what i wanna do😔

[@b1oom1ng]

@@saskia1033 nah I get what you mean. Being a k-idol is something you really wanna do. Most people just do it to meet their "oppas". If you work hard then I believe you can do it. Trust me. Hard work and determination does a lot for you 😊

[@saskia1033]

Ţitaň ËłiteŁeğenđ -ドラゴン youre right😊

[@name-no9ob]

Okay, so I have wanted to be a kpop idol for a while, but I don't fit the standards at all! I am from America I am overweight for my age(14) I don't think I look korean sooo. I can't speak Korean I don't quite fit American standards either lmao No talent. o o f But, even after all these flaws for even just the idea of this, my confidence has sky rocketed! About 4 days ago, I decided to get back in shape, like how I was when I was younger. I am soon to possibly buy a Rosseta Stone (Book?? Likely audio. I only see audio things for android and such.) to help me learn korean. And I may seem young, but I don't plan on doing anything soon. Me and a friend are planning to travel the asian countries once we graduate either highschool or college, so we also have to save up. So even though my chances are below .1%, it has still risen my self care and such. Even just imagining the thought, it raises my confidence. So like Silvia said, I will try :) (Also-Edit btw- I can't quite tell if I can sing or not, and I know I can't dance, but I feel like I have improved slightly, and that is all because I am practicing)

[@xxfoodislifexx3136]

I’m sorry I’m late but what if we can sing but we can’t dance because our parents don’t want to support us with our career. What can we do or do we have NO chance in auditioning and expecting to get in?? Edit: What if we are not in Korea too?? (I’m really desperate)

[@mar0445]

Already with not being Korean and not really understanding the language well your chances are going to be knocked probably lower than 30%, especially since (like she mentioned in the video) why choose a foreigners when they can choose someone that fits the Korean beauty standards, has had experience maybe as an ex trainee, and already lives in or around Korea. You would need to stand out with AMAZING talents to be even considered, we already see many Koreans who deserve to debut but dont because of their looks, what chance do foreigners really have???

[@spilwhc]

im late but so I'm 14 right now. i move around a lot (every 2 years), but right now im in texas. my nationality is half caucasian half Filipino, and i look quite asian? i have all the Filipino features, but you could tell im white because i dont look full. i dont know korean MUCH yet, but i am planning to learn it mostly soon. im a pretty good dancer and i sing very well, and i think im quite pretty but my skin is just 🤢 but ever since i discovered korean pop and korean dancing or acting as such, i had always wanted to know what it would be like to have a bunch of fans and to get lots of attention in a different country other than america. if i couldnt be an idol, i'd always try out acting, because that's my dream. I've wanted to try something new. I have q decent body, but i can always diet and exercise to get skinny, i just choose not to because i feel like i dont need to? And my height currently is 5'3. _im pretty much only here to see if y'all would think I'd have a chance at becoming an idol._

[@spilwhc]

and no, i don't want to become an idol just to see my kpop oppars sarangaeyeoe kekek smh im not like that at all, i just want to try it out😮😮

[@saskia1033]

hyungowon im sure u can acheive anything if u have enough will. I know you can do it💕

[@itsxavybx]

could a black girl be a k-pop idol?

[@sasukeuchiha579]

honestly. i am amazing at dancing and also kinda good at singing i dont know korean but i do want to become a trainee not matter what.

[@DaebakOfficial]

then audition! ^^/silvia

[@thirstae8231]

Im from uk..been dreaming about being a kpop idol for ages! I don't wanna go because I wanna see my "oppars" I wanna go because I actually wanna do this! the things is..i cant speak good Korean..and I am Asian but not korean and well yeah

[@saskia1033]

ThirsTae I don't think it's a problem if u don't speak korean/ are korean though. Lisa couldn't and isn't korean when she became a trainee so i dont see why u couldn't. I hope you acheive your dream💕 Me i really want to be one too but im not even asian😑

[@thirstae8231]

@@saskia1033thanks! I do hope ur dreams come true 2 always believe in {j} hope! and ur not Asian ? dosent matter! still hope u have amazing life to look forward to

[@jellybean8118]

If someone is 18 here what age will they be in Korea

[@DaebakOfficial]

Either 19 or 20 depending on what year/month you're born /Silvia

[@veroniica]

we all saw the hate lana got when she debuted but .... is there anything else that's similar to being an idol that i can do? i like how the industry itself works since every group has a fandom name, lightstick, the connection they have with their fans + i like how they go on music and variety shows etc .. being a western celebrity is NOTHING like that :/ plus im european, 100% white. i really like dancing but i just dont know anymore !! its my dream to pursue something like this but for me it's impossible to become an actual kpop idol since im white. theres really no point. :( its so sad. i dont have any other dreams either.

[@celinastibbard1796]

I actually kind of want to explore the industry of kpop. I've always dreamed of performing but idk whether I should even audition or not, ik the industry is really competitive and hard for most people :(( I'm gonna focus on my studies first XD. I'm 16, half Chinese, half white btw, good luck to people wanting to go into the industry

[@ardenthescarlet4954]

I’ve been learning korean for two months and I already know the basics,I’m 13 ,half South African and half British yet some ppl think I’m Japanese? Do you think I should try? Tip for easy learning: Watch kshow123 and read the English subtitles to learn how to say it and try looking up the letters and symbols for the base Hope this helped

[@selina4510]

Reika Wolffies You should definitely try it! I am 13 too and I really wanna try it, I’m not Asian either, but I believe in myself! Good luck

[@crazygirlyfamily3877]

audition.jype.com/en Try it out

[@2seokbtsarmy921]

Can Indians become a kpop idol ?? Please reply my question. . I wanna be a trainee

[@natc2251]

As I watch this I'm focusing on key points, I'm American, I'm 5'2(160cm) at 124lb(55kg), I'm learning Korean as I can tell what letters are there but can't translate right now, I can dance and sing but I'm not sure how well so I'm kinda at a cross road

[@Slvrei]

I'm a Czechoslovakia and Canadian but I look Filipino because my skin color is a little bit dark so I don't think I can become one😑 but good thing is I know how to speak a little korean