How old do you have to be to audition for SM?

SM looks for younger trainees, like the age 14–18 so they can train for longer, when you are 23 (korean age) and you train for 4–5 years you’ll be 27–28, which won’t be very good for them. The only way you could pass for a IDOL is if you are Korean, and really good looking with nice pale skin and a small face.

How old do you have to be to join JYP Entertainment?

Qualification for Audition : Candidates should be born between 1984 to 2005. ※ No limitation of sex, nationality, or academic background.

Can I become a kpop trainee at 16?

Some trainees start as young as 11 years old, but many don’t get discovered and join a company until they’re in their late teens, so don’t despair if you’re a little older! Many K-pop trainees and idols are Korean, but it’s not an absolute requirement to be Korean – people of all ethnicities and races can audition.

What does SM Entertainment look for in auditions?

When asked what SM Entertainment’s audition judges are looking for in terms of singing, the former casting agent revealed that they prefer auditionees who sing songs that are high in pitch. So, it makes sense that SM Entertainment—a company known for great vocals—likes to cast trainees who can sing high-pitched tracks.

Is there an age limit for auditioning in YG and JYP?

So, as you can see, in YG we have an average of 6 years and at JYPe an average of 5-7 years. And back to your question: No, there isn’t a age limit to audition, but the younger you are, your chances to debut are higher, and it gets you least time training in vain.

Are there any offline auditions for JYP and SM?

No. If you read the information on their respective websites, you’ll see that all offline auditions are postponed indefinitely due to COVID. There are no in person auditions at the time. If you want to audition for JYP and SM, you’ll have to do so online.

Is there an age limit to auditioning for K-Pop Idol?

And back to your question: No, there isn’t a age limit to audition, but the younger you are, your chances to debut are higher, and it gets you least time training in vain. Then, if the average of years of training it’s 6 years, you have to be now, in a “normal” age, at least 14-years-old (or 16), so you can debut as a 20 (22)-years-old young idol.

What is the youngest age to get into JYPE?

Mina (Born.1997) have the shortest training period, getting into JYPe in 2014, being 17-years-old. YG G-Dragon (Born.1988), entered in 2000, being just 12-years-old, training for 6 years before debuting, in 2006, with BigBang.