Q. I've been interested in auditioning for a Korean entertainment company (SM, JYP, Good,etc.), but honestly, I'm not too sure what the best route would be. I'm really not the most familiar with all the companies and their audition requirements. I'm just going to list some of my traits:
I am 15 years old, female.
I am Chinese/Taiwanese American - Many people have said I looked Korean. Usually, that is their first guess.
I am 5ft 3 (around 160cm)
I am a little heavy (140lbs), but I'm in the middle of losing quite a lot. Weight isn't my main worry.
Appearance wise, I'm not too sure. I'm not very confident in this area. Really masculine/tomboy personality, so I don't know much about makeup/skin products.
-My hair has been complemented many times (black,straight, shiny, goes down to my waist, never touched w/ chemicals/irons [because I'm really too lazy to go to a salon or do anything to it])
-My face doesn't any acne (for now). I'm a little tan from not putting on sunscreen.
-My eyes are a little small, but they have double eyelids.
-Wearing braces right now, they will be off very soon.
-Have some scars/scabs on my legs from being a clumsy, but I hope they'll go away soon.
I do sing quite well. Haven't been able to enter in many competitions, however I have sang solos for charities (for earthquakes) and musical productions/talent shows (just in schools.) I have taken many vocal training lessons ever since I was young. Recorded a few songs that were received quite well.
I haven't danced much - just for musicals (doesn't require much talent). Otherwise, I dance when I'm alone, sometimes!!
I play many instruments, if it is a plus. I can play:
-Piano (took lessons as a kid [age 6-10], but now I can play pretty much any song by ear. Play for church services and things like that regularly)
-Violin (still taking lessons [age 9+], I was placed as 1st Violin, 6th Chair for the High School County Orchestra (please note, that I was also a Freshman. I was placed the highest of all my grade in 1st Violin)
-Guitar (taught myself for 2 years. I now play 2 times a week for Church services. Mostly chords, but I'm trying to advance to reading tabs)
-Recorder (haha :P)
Languages:
I am fluent in English.
I can understand and speak Mandarin, as well (no reading and writing, but I get across speaking conversations very easily.)
I have been studying a little Korean for around 2-3 months. I am completely fine reading/pronouncing it (of course...that's lesson #1), and I understand a little bit (I'll be able to catch words here and there.)
I have been, apart from Korean, learning Spanish, as well. I have been taking classes in school for 2 years now. Spanish is very similar to English, so I'm pretty confident in my skills.
Anything else?
I am a strong student, academically. I am a hard worker. I believe I have a good personality.
Honestly, my parents don't really know that I would like to go into music, but I'll tell them if my opportunity arrives.
At first, I wasn't thinking too much about the entertainment industry. Being Chinese in America, you don't see many opportunities. When I discovered K-POP, I felt that I may have found my place.
I hope that you guys will have some advice for me. Any company that you'd think I'd be good for? Any things I should work on/keep note of? Any tips will be helpful. Thanks!
A. First she has to chose a Entertainment Company. JYP//CUBE//Starship//YG : 25% looks 75% talent. SM entertainment : 80% Looks 20% talent (rumored)
SM Entertainment Tips.
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REINS GUIDE ON HOW TO OWN SM AUDITIONS(results may vary)
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.dress casually, but not too casually
.smile and be cheerful, but don't be fake
.don't cake on make up. Put ob the least amount of make up possible
.prior to the audition, watch other SME stars auditions; see what the all have in common
.EXERCISE, do 4 sets of 25 reps, run one or two miles twice a week, do snsd work outs(google them). IF you want SNSD yuris body, she does approximently 200-450 sit ups a day. (optional)
.change your diet, eat 4-5 SMALL meals. Eat healthier foods, if you become a trainee ou basically only eat vegetables. Many Kpop stars use the danish diet system. (optional)
.Change your hairstyle, make it complement you face. LAYERS : makes your face appear thinner ; BANGS : Cute, very likable in Korea
.remember, getting into sme is a 1/100 chance
.SING EVERYWHERE. ANYTHIME YOU CAN.
.Be confident in singing and dancing
.DONT BE NERVOUS. judges can sense nervousness.
.dancing tip: turn on the radio and freestyle dance the song on the radio
.project your voice when You sing
.dont do anything to your hair prior to the audition (dye)
.in the audition waiting room, practice like there's no tomorrow.
.be professional
.memorize 3 songs, just incase
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ROUNDS OF AUDITIONS
-First round-global audition, public and with other people:staff meeting-second round: private audition with superior judges: staff meeting: 50 different angles and photos of you with professional make up and camera:singing with professional microphone:interview with parents and you: staff meeting:the bring you up to soo lee man:TRAINEE
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TRAINEE TIPS
:do not sass/be rude/refuse to the sme staff
:TRY to improve, they make you take an improvement test every month
:listen to the trainers
:don't complain, they will drop you immediently
:be secretive about being a trainee and trainer life
:don't have an open relationship with another trainee or person.
:DON'T BE RUDE TO ANYONE
:don't give sme a bad reputation.
:They WILL hit you, trainee life is hard. They won't hit you Harley or if you mess up. Usually when you constanly mess up and only a little bump, not a drastic bruise.
:4//10 trainees usually drop out, 5//10 usually are dropped, 1//10 are usually left training and debut worthy
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DEBUT TIPS
'don't get offended by rude comments
'dont be mean
'Smile
'show your AEYGO
'act cute and be nice to reporters, no JB fiascos
'don't get nervous
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JYP//CUBE//STARSHIP//etc
.Same as SME but you dont have to look as amazing
.Practice singing a lot, you can pay less attention to your looks
.Dance as much as you can
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KOREAN LANGUAGE BARRIER
-SME sends you to KENT, a international school and they will teach you korean during your trainee days. A plus is that she knows english which gives you bonus points. Expenses paid
-CUBE//YG//JYP : I think they send you to an international school but I dont remember the name. Same as SME they will teach you Korean until you can speak it fluently.
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How to chose the correct entertainment company
:SME -> Beauty, More successful, Stricter, Less of talent, Cute, More rules, supports money, shopping,education, clothes, transportation, dorm
:JYP -> More of talent, cute, nicer to trainees, Less successful than SME, Supports money,shopping, education, transportation, dorm
:Cube -> Sister company to JYP, Nicer, Less successful than SME, Supports education,dorm, transportation
:YG -> Beauty, Nicer, More on talent, supports education, clothes
:Starship -> Not as successful as other companies, Supports education,money,Clothes, 90% talent 10% Looks
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Yes! Being Asian is a plus
Your weight needs some work but you height is decent. Don't worry, of you get accepted, the company will put you on a diet. Long legs +thin legs = advantage
they don't give a FAQ about your academic stuff. So think about this path.
Instruments don't really help during audition but if ou debut it might be liked by fans
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Q. I didn't start singing until I was 22 years old and I'm 23 right now. I have good timbre, slightly folky sound with a range from A below middle C to G/G# above middle C in mixed voice. I can sing A and up but it either is head voice or very strained belting. My problem is I didn't learn anything about music growing up. I know basics such as notes on the guitar/piano and reading the notes and rhythm on sheet music but that's it. I want a future career in singing but I just feel so disadvantaged with no experience and info. There's so much about chords, control, theory that I need to learn. New melodies take me forever to learn and I can't sing the songs acapella and my rhythm needs work. I plan to hire a music teacher next year but I just feel like professional singing is a pipe dream at this point despite my good timbre and breathing technique. How long will it take for me to get the rest of these things down? How can I keep motivated and hopeful? And not just give up
A. Well, it all depends on you. Your voice is far from maturing, so you still have plenty of time. A male voice doesn't fully mature until their 50's.
Find a voice trainer. No matter what genre you plan on sining professionally, find a voice trainer. It always helps. They can teach you all the tricks of the trade, if you find a good one. It'll work your voice into the proper techniques, make it sound great, and keep it healthy.
Theory is tough, I'm not going to lie. It's not something that will just happen to you in a few weeks, but it's still not something that is impossible to learn. You can actually learn it all on your own. You can order work books online, or at any music store, and teach yourself. It will take a little time, but don't let it discourage you. You can do it. I'd recommend Ear Training, too.
Just because you were not born with an instrument or theory book in your hand, and could sing Mozart as a Pre-teen, doesn't mean a thing. You're just as likely to make it in the world as they are. Don't let anything get to you. It's not going to be easy, but if it's something you really dream of, then go for it. If you really truly want this out of life, then put forward the work, and you'll succeed.
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