What is the weight limit for a K-Pop idol?
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What is the weight limit for a K-Pop idol?
Everyone was required to be no heavier than 47kg (7st 6lb or 104lb) regardless of their age or height. At weekly weigh-ins, your body would be analysed by the trainer, and then they announced your weight to everyone in the room. If you were over the designated weight, then they would ration your food.
What is the weight of K-Pop idols?
The weights of female K-Pop idols range from 34kg to 59kg, with the average at 46.4kg. Ryujin (Shin Ryujin) of ITZY is quite representative of the average female K-Pop idol weight (47kg) and height (165cm).
How much does the average Korean woman weigh?
around 58.29 kilograms
In 2019, the average weight of South Korean women aged 19 years or younger was 59.28 kilograms. On average, South Korean women weighed around 58.29 kilograms that year….Average weight of females in South Korea in 2019, by age group (in kilograms)
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Can I be a K-pop idol without training?
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.
Do you have to be skinny to be a K-pop trainee?
Good luck! you don’t have to be skinny to be a trainee at first. You will train hard and lose the weight eventually. You will most likely be teased by mean trainees though. Sorry but Korea is all about looks.
Is being overweight a problem when auditioning for JYP?
Before auditioning, as long as you’re at a healthy weight, I think it won’t be a problem. Prove yourself with your skills! It does not matter. JYP takes very good care of their idols so weight is not an issue. But during your trainee days, you must be careful of what you eat and watch your portions.
Will JYP make me lose weight before my debut?
During your trainee days, it is likely you’ll still go on diets and the company will most likely make you lose weight before your debut. Before auditioning, as long as you’re at a healthy weight, I think it won’t be a problem. Prove yourself with your skills! It does not matter. JYP takes very good care of their idols so weight is not an issue.
What happens if you are underweight as a trainee?
Of course, please don’t starve yourself as being underweight is extremely dangerous and if your BMI is lower than 11, you could die altogether. During your trainee days, it is likely you’ll still go on diets and the company will most likely make you lose weight before your debut.