How to work in K-pop industry as a foreigner: Ex-HYBE hiring manager

[@bobagreen8668]

I think the power these companies have over you once you sign the contract is underestimated. With working with the most famous groups, it would seem like a very fun job but why would be so many people complaining about it? A big portion of this video is him addressing those complaints. Never mind him saying that the job is like normal production, the real thing here is that work its not 9-5 it’s basically 24/7 and the salary is low. Plus this is Korea, labor laws are different. All in all, it sounds like a pretty bad deal.

[@beot-kkot]

Funny how he talks about salaries in the industry being low, and “if you wait a few years, you’ll get a raise.” 🤦🏻‍♀️ The problem is still there: companies should appreciate their new hires and young talents more. Instead, they’re asking for patience and loyalty. 🙄 Come on, if these young professionals cannot have a decent wage now that the industry is booming, and the top executives are getting rich, when will they? Ridiculous!

[@beot-kkot]

@btsbloopbloop It’s not like the work culture in Korea, duh! If you knew the strict hierarchy that rules all aspects of life, from society to family, all relationships, and work environment, you would have understood what I meant with my comment.

[@f-ch3553]

I totally agree

[@eshalim2788]

that's how korean boss are 😂😂😂

[@beot-kkot]

@@eshalim2788 Chinese boss, too. 😉

[@eshalim2788]

@@beot-kkot 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TreyCary1]

Imagine working for one of the big 4 and living in downtown Seoul. Thatd be so cool

[@imjk11]

low wages and mad hours. Sounds cool bruv

[@TreyCary1]

@@imjk11 haha sign me up

[@KM-ne1ft]

what is big4?

[@TreyCary1]

@@KM-ne1ft the big 4 kpop labels

[@hairstylistatjinhitent.]

Isn't it Big3? lol

[@onyxcat1312]

Sometimes I dream about working in Seoul. Other times, I think how terrible it would be considering how strict the work environment is and my lack of focus and if I have ADHD😅

[@seoulnessie]

A point to consider- when they say foreigners, they really mean people from other Asian countries...

[@Vor567tez]

Actually they do hire foreigners from non-East Asia , particularly from America but I think it's mostly choreograpers and music producer.

[@RosiaAsha]

Ohh so all East & south Asians have a high chance or everyone that’s able to fluently speak Korean

[@TheKpopProf]

That's not entirely true, as they need people with linguistic and cultural ability in many of the larger markets, including those outside Asia.

[@Lian_kun]

They prefer people who are Korean over others, that's true but it's not like they don't hire other foreigners but even so the scope of jobs are very limited for foreign applicants. Even the foreigners who are hired are chosen after rigourous process and after all that hardwork you'll realise you're paid less than the average salary other people get in Korea (this is not because you're a foreigner but most employees working in entertainment labels are paid less compared to other industries)

[@aswalchitra]

I mean like if any Indian or Indonesian idol comes, it's like a really big deal But I think it is a Lil great too Because most companies use some plastic surgery on trainees ( only taking bout them) And if they have an almost different face structure it'll be hard to " modify their face" Like take Oli london for example ( no hate)

[@thatunloyalkpopstan6152]

Wow kpop is so big there are trainees to even work behind the curtains for staff positions

[@akhila5464]

This was such a helpful video.... I'm going to look at their course material right away!! Thank you thank you 🙏🏻

[@davidallenvo]

DId you ever find it? I'm looking for it and can't find it.

[@lordtwiwi6076]

@@davidallenvo you have to dig a lot

[@madhumitha108]

@@davidallenvo check that guy's introduction...and go from there...

[@kalaivaniv9203]

What we qualified for job in k pop industry pls reply me🙏🙏

[@blanquiplayz9002]

I want to do makeup, I an OBSESSED with makeup and anything with it really, I just need to get the stuff, learn a makeup trend in South Korea and be able to do it, sadly the thing abt not getting payed well is a problem, I'll be a foreigner, I'm already one cuz I'm not from the USA! And my family is already poor here, I need loads of money, or enough money for me to get a big house, and if they are complaining, Maybe I will at some point, idc if its hard, Cuz I live doing work or anything that makes me feel important, but not getting payed enough while working in such companies is absurd n

[@maniacb9171]

yeah true, but u better not give up mate , give me updates when u can

[@bubblegumziee]

same here! i wanna be a kpop stylist so much, let's work hard together and see u soon in Korea!

[@enhlouv9265]

Hybe is my inspiration to work hard and achieve my dreams

[@asmiivarshney3380]

I like hybe too that much that I want to work with hybe too but seeing him say that the salary is low disappoints me. I want to live in Korea but with a RICH PAY and HIGH STANDARD OF LIVINGS. I like this field of work but I don’t want a bad pay. Maybe I should search something else.

[@Lian_kun]

​​@@asmiivarshney3380 In S Korea, most jobs don't pay well, the work life balance is all over the place, you're owned by the company and at their mercy, you're also supposed to please your superiors because of the hierarchy. Women also get treated differently as they're often considered as liability as pregnancies and so. Workplace harassment is a thing but many people don't get to complain because that'll affect their work life. We being a foreigner also causes issues as they think we don't understand the culture and as most men in Korea has been through military the ones who have done their services definitely get along more, you being from the same university or school as your colleagues or higher ups definitely help and yes you should be good looking as well

[@asmiivarshney3380]

@@Lian_kun thanks for the advice.

[@xuxiongming]

As an HR student, I think I am in capable of being a manager I think being empathetic and being a good communicator is a good quality of being a manager, just saying because as I have noticed in my country some managers are very self-centered, it was my passion and I am an outgoing person and I think straight and organize I can easily get along with people. I think these are the qualities of a manager should have.

[@randomperson3275]

Yes but the salary is very low

[@xuxiongming]

@@randomperson3275 but for me it doesn't really matter as long its feeding my stomach

[@xoxo-wd9bv]

that hybe labels peru thing is a fanbase and just fan made account that seems to not even be in use now

[@Lee-vb4vh]

Peru Hybe is a fan site from Peru ?

[@ThePreciousg95]

For the Conexus Lab, how would we apply for the program? Does anyone have any idea how I would go about that?

[@infinite_traveler5275]

Hmm, I've had enough K-pop as it is but it's intriguing nonetheles...

[@_1907_mariam]

I want to work as a graphic designer...can I?

[@christianjay5743]

Goo

[@cloudyme-um1jc]

me too

[@leveluplife3699]

What happens to the people that audition above the age limit ?

[@Lian_kun]

They're not considered unless they show something which is a very rare talent, their application is rejected before crossing the first round.

[@noe1598]

Hey, am I the only one who can’t find this website? Is it only accessible in Korea?

[@akshhh1206]

Same here...even I couldn't find the website!

[@enjunmo]

@@akshhh1206 Hi, Sung kuk Kim, co-founder of Conexus Lab. I'm sorry for late to reply. We run a service called ENTERJOB EDU that provides edu content for employment in the K-pop industry. We also made content for foreigners and a few days ago, we made a K-pop company hire foreigner who is customer of our service. link : enterjobedu.co.kr/foreigner If you have any questions, please contact me through the Linkedin message and I will quickly check and reply. www.linkedin.com/in/sung-kuk-kim-534931222/ Thank you :)

[@asmiivarshney3380]

Type the website address in the address bar of your search engine, it will work

[@p1kachur473]

I wonder what i need to be a bodyguard for an idol

[@TheKpopProf]

You'd need to be accepted into the Bodyguard Association in Korea.

[@Lian_kun]

First get accepted into the association, you should have a license to be in the security industry, you'll also need a background from martial arts to add in your CV. Most bodyguards in Korea have atleast 2 martial arts degrees

[@TheKpopProf]

@@Lian_kun In my limited experience with professional bodyguards in Korea, most of them are at least 3rd to 5th degree blackbelts, and even though TKD is the most common martial art in Korea, since it's really more of a sport, I found that Hapkido was a really common background.

[@Lian_kun]

@@TheKpopProf true

[@lavenderlillymi]

I want to work with BTS songs as a song writer and producer I want to start my own career too

[@felixeustayeu7035]

Wow that's cool if u want any help u can search It up on KZbin i think it will help!!

[@felixeustayeu7035]

"How to become a kpop writer and producer"

[@lavenderlillymi]

@@felixeustayeu7035 not only with BTS I mean it's like a dream even before I started to Stan bts I have to finish my high school and start my career I hope I receive everyone's support

[@lavenderlillymi]

@@felixeustayeu7035 thankyou so much 🥺

[@felixeustayeu7035]

@@lavenderlillymi aww I'm ur 1st fan🥰🥰 and yes I hope it helped and please don't give up on ur dream u must really like it don't stop whoever stop u ignore them..I have a dream too and I'm really attached to it I hope it will come true..

[@TanjimRafa-y8r]

Can anyone do internship in hybe company? 💔🙂

[@stephanietalledo6279]

Can you apply if you from Philippines?

[@GOBLlN]

is it possible as a foreigners who doesnt look asian to work as a stylists for. a kpop group?

[@yourlocalgeniussssss]

That’s possible you dont have to be asain for being a kpop staff but in your choice kpop stylist or makeup artist it doesn’t matter as long as you have talent

[@chee518]

@@yourlocalgeniussssss Are you being fr? I always though they prefer East Asian staff?

[@theheadinclouds]

You usually need to have a lot of experience and in some companies, be married.

[@senadiamarasinghe7139]

When it comes to stylists, they usually look for married women

[@Lian_kun]

​@@chee518 They prefer Korean staff because of cultural and language barriers but for stylists if you're already fluent in the language, good at your job then it doesn't matter problem tho is that you're paid very less for way too much work.

[@Allaboutkpop111]

Wondering how can we access the program?

[@ibawansukkhongjee9688]

I want to be a kpop training and I really need help

[@luciferjones6093]

If you are here to be kpop trainee then its not ri8 place!!

[@10mluv47]

I want to work in hybe as a videographer/video editor but i don't how to, and what courses i should take and if i needed an degree😔 anyone know?

[@asmiivarshney3380]

Tell me too please! It’s same lol

[@cat-mv4xw]

First wherever you're do a course/degree related to your passion and then use it there do some research about the course on your own because you're the one who wants to do it and don't give up!

[@10mluv47]

@@asmiivarshney3380 someone replayed ☺️

[@10mluv47]

@@cat-mv4xw Thank you so much! ❤️

[@cat-mv4xw]

@@10mluv47 if need any help just comment 😉

[@l0st_art8]

그래픽 디자이너를 위한 직업이 있습니까?

[@SophieGHOST]

Anyone know the website for conexus lab?

[@toonli]

I don't understand English, what did he say?

[@mylyncordova7709]

HOW ABOUT A PERSON WILLING TO WORK IN INDUSTRY BUT THEY CAN'T SPEAK A KOREAN BUT THEY HAVE A HARDWORKING AND PATIENCE ON THEM 🥺

[@rockhit5378]

If you are hardworking you will learn Korean first I think

[@TheKpopProf]

Learn Korean.

[@hyunjinsrose]

If you are hardworking, then just put some hard work in learning Korean.

[@joshna2284]

Is there any chance to become k-pop idol at24or 25

[@hwaitingSeoul]

Rn the idols in 5th gen are teens. Like 16 to 20, at least for big groups. But I do feel maybe some open minded company but the chances are slim. Also it is a risky move because if you put money on that and did not get to debut then that money is in the drain.

[@joshna2284]

@@hwaitingSeoul thanks for the reply, I lived my life in auto-pilot mode because of some reason, but when I realised it, it was too late I guess, as I grew up in a strict environment, toxic, it took this much time to Figure out what I want

[@lynn00007]

Hey what are you doing now? I had the experiences as you!

[@Riho.Obara124]

What major?

[@jsj5125]

I really want to apply for clothing stylish is there anyone?

[@xoxo-wd9bv]

He's worked in many places but only hybe in the title ??

[@Lian_kun]

Rn BTS is one of the most popular group, he has worked for CJ E&M and JTBC but how would foreigners identify these companies? Most people only know most korean companies through K-pop or Kdrama thus HYBE

[@maniacb9171]

it literall y says EX HYbe which means EXAMPLE hybe , and its to attract views cuz its very popular company cuz of bts , txt...

[@yourlocalgeniussssss]

I really want to be scheduler, choreographer or that type of clothing stylist but i searched it up and i can’t find it anywhere

[@Lisa-tp7nq]

Ya me too ☹️

[@jsj5125]

​@@Lisa-tp7nq I want to the same clothing stylish I really want to that

[@btsworlddomination3459]

What's this guys name? He seems very interesting😀

[@TreyCary1]

Lee Sang Hwan

[@_chanbang9708]

to become a manager, you should be good on math? please answer huhu

[@celeste0_0]

If you mean an artist manager I don't think you need to be good at math only knowing the basic

[@littlebluefishy]

what kind of manager

[@bangtansmm6607]

I am currently working at Amazon and thinking to apply to hybe careers

[@AsmaraMalik-w8x]

wow Amazon 👍