Does it cost money to be a KPOP trainee?

Does it cost money to be a KPOP trainee?

Given that trainee living costs can run up to 30 million Won (approx. $35,000 AUD) a month, trainees generally sign a temporary contract that lasts, on average, six months, and it takes into account situations where trainees may move to a different company or decide that K-pop isn’t for them.

What happens to Kpop trainees who don’t debut?

If they complete the contract and don’t debut, it’s waived. If they don’t complete a contract but debut through another agency, then also it’s waived for the trainee and the other agency bears the brunt.

Do trainees have to pay for training in Bighit?

You will not get paid to be a trainee. In fact, you will actually build up debt from housing, food, and training fees. This debt must be paid back once you debut (so you will not be able to keep any money until you have completely repaid your debt), or if/when you leave the company.

How much do K-pop trainees have to pay if they don’t debut?

If they complete the contract and don’t debut, it’s waived. If they don’t complete a contract but debut through another agency, then also it’s waived for the trainee and the other agency bears the brunt. If they don’t complete a contract and don’t even debut, they have to pay a bit (not exactly 30 million won).

How many trainees are under BigHit?

How many trainees do you think are under Big Hit Entertainment? – Quora. There were 250 Employees under Big Hit Entertainment as of March 2019 according to their Official Website. I estimate that 35\% of all employees are Trainees.

Do Kpop trainees pay for their dorms?

Normal trainees (as in non-survival show/elimination show trainees) don’t receive dorms at any company that I know of. Trainees are to provide themselves housing. Even when you need to travel to Korea, they don’t pay for your plane ticket for your second audition.

What happens if a K-pop trainee doesn’t complete the contract?

If they complete the contract and don’t debut, it’s waived. If they don’t complete a contract but debut through another agency, then also it’s waived for the trainee and the other agency bears the brunt. Most of the trainees don’t pay. That’s why many groups have so many members (9- Twice, 13- Super Junior).

How much does it cost to become a K-Pop Idol?

The total of living expenses and training expenses for five idols or about-to-debut idols for six months, changed into American dollars, is around $240,000. Most idols train for upwards of two years. In addition to living and training expenses, releasing an album costs anywhere from an estimated $215,000 to $430,000.

Why do K-pop idols have so much debt?

Because of the aforementioned “trainee debt” and the contracts that can be very disadvantageous for idols. A “trainee debt” is the money that idols “owe” their companies for dance and singing classes, housing, foods, promotions, upport staff, etc.

How to become a successful K-pop debutant?

Many sources agree that there are only two ways to guarantee success for a newly debuted group. One is to be from one of the three major agencies (SM, YG, and JYP Entertainment). The other is to get help from a survival program like “Produce 101.”