K-Pop trainees undergo a rigorous training schedule, but do they undergo plastic surgery even before debuting? Former K-Pop trainee Naomi spilled the details on plastic surgery, beauty treatments, procedures, and more. BLACKPINK as trainees | YG Entertainment Trainees would go to the dermatologists every few weeks, but those with skin issues would go more often. […]
BTS’s Performance Director Enraged At The Way Trainees Are Practicing
Son Sung Deuk, more widely known as BTS’s performance director, gained attention for his statement on Netflix’s documentary series Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE. | HYBE x Geffen Records On the show, experts from Korea and the U.S. evaluated the 20 candidates based on dance, vocals, visual performance, star quality, and attitude. | Netflix During the […]
Public Divided Over High-Profile Trainee’s Upcoming Debut With THE BLACK LABEL
Ella Gross once went viral as “Little Jennie,” when fans discovered the young child model on Instagram. She was soon snapped up by The Black Label, flying back and forth between Korea and USA for training and model activities. Fans were pleased to see her revealed as a member of the company’s newest girl group, […]
5 Extreme (And Unhealthy) Things K-Pop Trainees Do To Lose Weight
A former K-Pop trainee recently revealed the extremely dangerous lengths that K-Pop trainees endure in hopes of losing weight. Sometimes, their weights would be recorded every day or once a month at their monthly evaluation, so they always had to be ready for an impromptu weigh-in. These dangerous weight loss methods can have unhealthy side […]
Source Music Called Out For Irresponsible Behavior Towards Young Trainees
In an article by Sports World on July 24, 2024, NewJeans Minji‘s mother spoke up about the harsh treatment her daughter endured from Source Music as a young trainee. What caught the eye of the public was Source Music’s irresponsibiilty and indifference towards the futures of their young trainees. While Minji had been a trainee […]
What Are The 4 Trainees YG Entertainment Once Called “Future 2NE1” Doing 12 Years Later?
Over a decade ago, in July 2012, YG Entertainment released a video showcasing four trainees known as “Future 2NE1“. The video showed the girls’ dance talent together as well as one of the trainee’s vocal skills, and it was easy to see that all of them were incredibly talented! Despite their extended training period at YG […]
Shocking Report After Army Trainee’s Sudden Death Exposes Fatal Discipline Exercise
Following the tragic death of an army trainee during military discipline training, investigations have suggested that the circumstances in which the trainee passed away may hint at non-compliance with army regulations. According to a statement by the South Korean Army, six trainees were undergoing military training at a unit in Gangwon Province on May 23 […]
Two Idol Trainees Are Going Viral After Leading Their Sasaeng Fans Straight To The Police
Two idol trainees are going viral after a video was shared of them leading sasaengs (Korean term for an obsessive fan who acts in ways that invade the privacy of celebrities). While the term sasaeng has been used for Korean acts, EXO had many experiences, including a sasaeng hiring an identical van to the one they use When […]
The Small K-Pop Company That’s Giving Something To Their Trainees That Even Larger Agencies Don’t
A small entertainment agency is making waves online for their unique system. Ryud, the co-founder of Hi-Hat Entertainment and a renowned choreographer in his own right, announced that their trainees will not be in any financial burden after their debut. In an interview on Naver regarding their upcoming girl group, he revealed that the company […]
BABYMONSTER’s Members Reveal How Long They Were Trainees
Though their original debut might have been a met with lukewarm responses back in November 2023 with the digital single “Batter Up”, BABYMONSTER has been getting more positive responses after their seven-member comeback with Ahyeon. The album BABYMONS7ER and accompanying title track “SHEESH” have been performing well for the rookie group, and their live performances have left netizens’ […]
BABYMONSTER’s Length Of Time As Trainees Become A Hot Topic Online — Netizens React
BABYMONSTER‘s trainee periods have become a hot topic online. The members of BABYMONSTER | YG Entertainment After re-debuting with “SHEESH,” BABYMONSTER are constantly going viral for their amazing live vocals during performances. [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] During a recent appearance, BABYMONSTER revealed how long […]
“I-Land 2” Trainees Perform LE SSERAFIM’s “Unforgiven,” Netizens React
Netizens recently reacted to a performance of LE SSERAFIM‘s “Unforgiven” by survival show contestants. LE SSERAFIM | Source Music I-Land 2 aired its first episode recently, introducing the 24 contestants competing to debut in a new girl group under WakeOne Entertainment. This first episode involved the trainees performing songs to be ranked and sorted for future […]
RIIZE’s Shotaro Was Given A Unique Role Upon Meeting His Future Members As Trainees
RIIZE is an SM Entertainment boy group who made headlines pre-debut when their initial member lineup was revealed. Two members, Sungchan and Shotaro, were from NCT. The latter was even a professional dancer prior to debuting in the K-Pop group. The two later debuted again, this time in RIIZE, in 2023. In the 19th episode […]
GOT7’s BamBam And Mark Lived A Secret Life As Trainees That None Of The Staff Knew About
GOT7‘s BamBam hosts his own YouTube show called BamHouse. Recently, fellow member Mark was featured on a Special Episode where they reminisced about their past as trainees. GOT7’s BamBam and Mark | @bam_house_/Instagram The two entered JYP Entertainment as foreigners who did not go to in-person school like the rest of the trainees. As such, […]
THE BLACK LABEL Makes Ambiguous Statement Regarding Chaebol Trainee’s Future
THE BLACK LABEL remained mum about their Chaebol trainee. Annie Moon | theqoo On February 6, JTBC reported about THE BLACK LABEL’s upcoming girl group. Earlier, the label confirmed it would be debuting a new girl group in the first half of 2024. THE BLACK LABEL Confirms Plans For Girl Group Debut In First Half […]
Former Idol Says Young Trainees Were Given A “Diet Award” By Their Company
It is common knowledge that K-Pop idols are often expected to achieve hard-to-reach beauty standards. This includes maintaining a low body weight and appearing as skinny as possible. Former member of MOMOLAND Daisy recently talked about her experience with this diet culture as a trainee. Daisy | @daisiesforyu/Instagram In a TikTok shared on her account, […]
“Sexual Violence, Forced Weight Loss And Plastic Surgery” — How Seoul Plans To Protect Young K-Pop Trainees
In a move to safeguard the wellbeing of young idol trainees, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has established a groundbreaking legal framework. This initiative addresses the longstanding issue of physical and mental health risks faced by teenagers in the highly competitive entertainment industry. The Council has successfully passed the “Seoul Metropolitan Youth Culture and Arts Rights […]
BTS’s RM And V Graduate As Elite Military Trainees— Here Are The Requirements To Be Chosen
BTS’s RM and V were spotted at the military graduation ceremony among the only six elite graduate trainees recognized for their expectational performance! In the videos shared online, you can see them receiving their awards! 뷔랑 알엠 최정예훈련병으로 뽑혀서 상받는 걸 봐서 공유합니다ㅎㅎ pic.twitter.com/1L8pJMQPEp — 빈짱이 (@jloverbin) January 16, 2024 Even in the military they […]
A New Male K-Pop Group Is Set To Debut With Two North Korean Trainees — Netizens React
It seems like K-Pop is set to make history by debuting idols who are former North Korean citizens. The only time North Korea and South Korea met for K-Pop was when Red Velvet performed there in 2018. Well, it seems like K-Pop might be about to make history as a new group is set to […]
Rain’s Comment About Trainees On A New Survival Show Has Netizens Outraged
K-Pop singer Rain recently left netizens angered by his comments on a new survival show. Rain On November 25, the Hong Kong-based trainee survival show Asia Super Young premiered, introducing viewers to 65 young men competing to debut in a new 9-member group. | Youku Like other survival programs, the show has a host of industry […]
Popular HYBE Label Trainee’s Social Media Activity Appears To Confirm Her Departure From The Company
Earlier this year, the HYBE and BELIFT LAB program R U Next? aired, introducing fans to a host of talented trainees, all competing for a chance to debut in the next big girl group. | Weverse Over several weeks, the trainees were whittled down to the final six that would debut as members of I’LL IT. Like any survival program, many […]
Child Trainee’s Classmates Protect Him From A Reported Adult Stalker Fan
The debate of young people debuting in K-Pop has come up time and time again as netizens consider the effects of early debut on children. With NewJeans‘ debut in 2022, many issues arose from the girls’ young ages, including the ages of the people meeting them and health concerns for young idols overall. NewJeans | […]
ITZY’s Ryujin And Lia Claim They Thought They Might Get Cut As Trainees Because They Broke The Rules
ITZY‘s Ryujin and Lia recently talked about their character assessments during their time as JYP trainees. Ryujin (left) and Lia (right) | @psickuniv/Instagram On September 10, Ryujin and Lia appeared as guests on the popular YouTube talk show PSICK SHOW, hosted by three comedians: Lee Yong Joo, Kim Min Soo, and Jung Jae Hyung. Ryujin, Lia, and the PSICK […]
“The Debut: Dream Academy” Trainee’s Past Becomes A Hot Topic Among Korean Netizens
On August 29, the new idol survival show The Debut: Dream Academy (hereon Dream Academy), a joint venture by HYBE and GEFFEN Records, revealed its 20 global contestants who will compete against one another for a chance to debut in an international girl group. The trainees are said to have been chosen from a pool of 120,000 applicants worldwide, beating […]
3 Former Trainees Who Had Things To Say About JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment is one of the biggest Korean entertainment companies, and over the years, former trainees have “spilled some tea” on the company. Here are 3 of these moments. 1. Songs forbidden at monthly evaluations Former MADTOWN member H.O was once a trainee at JYP Entertainment. In a live stream, he spoke about the songs that […]