How hard is it to debut in SM?

It’s well known to everyone that debuting, let alone being chosen as a trainee, under SM Entertainment is a difficult process. It takes up to seven years of preparation just for your debut, and it’s only after you’ve endured the strenuous training process and harsh competition that you can make it out.

What K-Pop Idol trained the shortest?

These K-Pop Idols Have The Shortest Training Periods

• VIXX’s Hyuk – 3 months.
• Super Junior’s RyeoWook – 2 months.
• Apink’s EunJi – 2 months.
• Girl’s Day’s YuRa – 1 month.
• LOONA’s Yves – 3 weeks.
• LOONA’s Olivia Hye – 1 day.

How do I audition for SM?

AUDITION. Talented individuals who cannot participate in Auditions, can send their profiles to SM Casting Directors. Send your profile via E-mail, and attach your video file or music file with your photos (face-shots/full-body shots). Precaution : E-mail and Online Audition File Attachment.

Do you have to be able to dance to join SM Global?

Eventually, yes. SM is a dancing company – they focus on dancing. Weekly and Monthly Auditions will require you to dance at the audition while Global will not. Even soloists will have to be able to dance (or, the exception, play an instrument like TRAX or J-Min).

Why work for SM Entertainment?

SM Entertainment makes an effort to return and distribute profits to members that have displayed high performance and achievement levels. SM Entertainment pursues a horizontal, open-minded, and open organizational culture.

Is SMSM a singing or dancing company?

SM is a dancing company – they focus on dancing. Weekly and Monthly Auditions will require you to dance at the audition while Global will not. Even soloists will have to be able to dance (or, the exception, play an instrument like TRAX or J-Min). BoA and even Zhang Liyin (she was considered for Girls’ Generation) dance.

Is it possible to audition for SM Entertainment as a girl?

A: Yes. SM’s website states that they accept any applicant regardless of gender, race, or age. However, also keep in mind that you are auditioning for a Korean company whose target audience is Koreans. Marketability comes into play here.