Auditioning Tips
KPOP AUDITIONING TIPS
Are YOU Ready for Stardom?
The route to stardom is not as easy as it seems. To be very honest, it is a long term battle, be it physically or mentally. Starting from the auditions to the training and then finally the long awaited debut, it is not all about the glitz and the glam. The time, the effort and the energy spent on preparation and practice after a day’s schedule is seriously not for the weak-minded. Let exclusive take you through what it takes to be part of the Cube family (with famous Kpop names like 4minute, Beast and G.Na) and Cube’s Trainee Programme through an exclusive interview with Mr Park Jae-Hyun, General Department Head of Rookie Development Division of Cube Entertainment. Q: Describe the training a regular trainee goes through and how their schedule is.
The trainees still go to school. In the morning at 6, they will attend school and after classes, they will start their training. Training basically takes place from Mondays to Saturdays, with Sunday being a rest day.
Q: What kind of training programmes does Cube provide?
There is training for vocal, dance, language, weight, acting and also counselling services (psychological advisors) in the event whereby trainees encounter any problems and issues during their stay at Cube.
Q: Does every trainee go through the same training routine or is there a customised training programme for every trainee?
At the beginning, all the trainees start with the same programmes. However, after a few months, the trainees will undergo a test to see if they can advance to a higher level or class and then move on from there.
Q: From what age does Cube take in their trainees?
From 11 to 28 (Korean age).
Q: What expectations do trainees have to meet? For international trainees, are there any extra expectations? Are they -expected to know Korean?
No, international trainees do not have to know Korean. Cube will provide language classes for them. In addition, since they are amidst other trainees
Are YOU Ready for Stardom?
The route to stardom is not as easy as it seems. To be very honest, it is a long term battle, be it physically or mentally. Starting from the auditions to the training and then finally the long awaited debut, it is not all about the glitz and the glam. The time, the effort and the energy spent on preparation and practice after a day’s schedule is seriously not for the weak-minded. Let exclusive take you through what it takes to be part of the Cube family (with famous Kpop names like 4minute, Beast and G.Na) and Cube’s Trainee Programme through an exclusive interview with Mr Park Jae-Hyun, General Department Head of Rookie Development Division of Cube Entertainment. Q: Describe the training a regular trainee goes through and how their schedule is.
The trainees still go to school. In the morning at 6, they will attend school and after classes, they will start their training. Training basically takes place from Mondays to Saturdays, with Sunday being a rest day.
Q: What kind of training programmes does Cube provide?
There is training for vocal, dance, language, weight, acting and also counselling services (psychological advisors) in the event whereby trainees encounter any problems and issues during their stay at Cube.
Q: Does every trainee go through the same training routine or is there a customised training programme for every trainee?
At the beginning, all the trainees start with the same programmes. However, after a few months, the trainees will undergo a test to see if they can advance to a higher level or class and then move on from there.
Q: From what age does Cube take in their trainees?
From 11 to 28 (Korean age).
Q: What expectations do trainees have to meet? For international trainees, are there any extra expectations? Are they -expected to know Korean?
No, international trainees do not have to know Korean. Cube will provide language classes for them. In addition, since they are amidst other trainees