I am a black 14-year-old girl and my mother is on board with me working to become a trainee, what now? (1 Viewer)

[SkylorRose]

Let me start this post with a couple of clarifications:

1. I am aware that the likeliness of me being accepted as a trainee is extremely low and the chances of me debuting are even lower, however, I might as well try.
2. I am currently learning Korean.
3. I do realize and understand the risks of being a trainee and idol.

Now that that is out of the way, I can start. After I got into Kpop, it wasn't long before I started learning some choreographies and of course, they're difficult but not too much so as I used to be a dancer a couple of years ago. However, as I started getting more invested in Kpop and South Korean culture in general, as well as starting to learn the language, I realized that I was becoming more interested in having a profession that involved Kpop. Ultimately, I've decided that I want to become an idol. Now, I know what you're thinking by now, the whole "Oh, it's just a phase" or "There are plenty of children your age who dream of what you're dreaming of," and to that I say, fair enough. It is true that there are plenty of kids my age who want to do the same thingI'm trying to do, and that's why I want to do it. I want to show them that it's possible albeit difficult. I want children and teens to see me one day and know that it's possible, and I'm willing to try and fail as many times as I need to. For example, Alexandra Reid. Of course, we know how that turned out and she was treated more as a token than anything else, but she showed me that it's possible to get up there, and if the right company with good intentions takes a chance on you, it could turn out well. I understand that the K-Pop industry is brutal, cruel and that it leads to many suffering from mental trauma and sometimes abuse.
Now that I've gotten that out of the way, I told my mother that I wanted to become a Kpop idol and she told me that she supports it. When it’s time, I plan to audition for multiple companies through email auditions as well as auditions in Korea because I plan to go there while in college. I’m a straight-A student and work my hardest to remain as so, so I would see no problem going there during an exchange program for a year. Even though I’m auditioning for smaller companies, I also wanted to try for one of the Big 3 and have chosen JYP. I would audition as a dancer and rapper because I feel like my singing skills are very mediocre and wouldn’t get me past the auditions and I am much more confident in my rapping and dancing than my singing skills.
My plan is to start auditioning when the time is right and hopefully I can get accepted around 20 years old, which in my opinion still puts me at a huge disadvantage since a lot of idols become trainees around my current age but I still have hope! I try to keep myself motivated to learn Korean every day, I plan to start taking dance classes during the summer and the classes I plan to take are hip-hop and jazz and a couple of ballet (or contemporary) and tap classes. After that, I plan to take a couple of vocal classes as well.
I know this will be hard, I know for a fact that I'll think that I regret it but I'm ready. What do you think I should do?
Thank you for reading this post, I will take your comments into consideration and give updates when I can :)

 

[Hajima]

The chance you become successful world star if you have the talent and looks is higher than being a kpop idol.. imho why dont u just try to debut in your country? Koreans are really... I wouldn't say racist but they idolize white skin and western features.... there are many kpop artist who were black before but look at them now... they gotten nowhere. I am not saying this to ruin your dreams I am Just being real with you... if you decide to go ahead with it then I wish you good luck.

 

[Yoohyeon]

Make sure that you are certain you want to do this. It really is something that you have to put a lot of thought into.
Also, by the slim chance you do make it, you will be trapped into a contract for a certain amount of years.
If you really are determined to do it still, even after everything you know you are getting yourself into, then go for it and I wish you all the best.
Just make sure that you are certain of what a hard life it will be and of course, there is no guarantee you will get in.

 

[trulychoi]

Save the idol life for later and focus on your studies. You're way too young to be going into any entertainment industry let alone one run by a country who has continuously proven it can mentally tear anyone to shreds be it a young person or an adult.

 

[MinSquishy]

It's great you are auditioning! As a matter of fact, me and my friends are also working to audition. If you do make it, we'd be looking forward to supporting you as a rivaling artist!!! (If we make it as well)
Good luck!

 

[MinSquishy]

It's great you are auditioning! As a matter of fact, me and my friends are also working to audition. If you do make it, we'd be looking forward to supporting you as a rivaling artist!!! (If we make it as well)
Good luck!

@YouNiceKeepGoin @WonMoreTime are the other two in my group. @XMate is our group!

 

[BaeTae]

@YouNiceKeepGoin @WonMoreTime are the other two in my group. @XMate is our group!

Yea!!!!

 

[BaeTae]

Let me start this post with a couple of clarifications:

1. I am aware that the likeliness of me being accepted as a trainee is extremely low and the chances of me debuting are even lower, however, I might as well try.
2. I am currently learning Korean.
3. I do realize and understand the risks of being a trainee and idol.

Now that that is out of the way, I can start. After I got into Kpop, it wasn't long before I started learning some choreographies and of course, they're difficult but not too much so as I used to be a dancer a couple of years ago. However, as I started getting more invested in Kpop and South Korean culture in general, as well as starting to learn the language, I realized that I was becoming more interested in having a profession that involved Kpop. Ultimately, I've decided that I want to become an idol. Now, I know what you're thinking by now, the whole "Oh, it's just a phase" or "There are plenty of children your age who dream of what you're dreaming of," and to that I say, fair enough. It is true that there are plenty of kids my age who want to do the same thingI'm trying to do, and that's why I want to do it. I want to show them that it's possible albeit difficult. I want children and teens to see me one day and know that it's possible, and I'm willing to try and fail as many times as I need to. For example, Alexandra Reid. Of course, we know how that turned out and she was treated more as a token than anything else, but she showed me that it's possible to get up there, and if the right company with good intentions takes a chance on you, it could turn out well. I understand that the K-Pop industry is brutal, cruel and that it leads to many suffering from mental trauma and sometimes abuse.
Now that I've gotten that out of the way, I told my mother that I wanted to become a Kpop idol and she told me that she supports it. When it’s time, I plan to audition for multiple companies through email auditions as well as auditions in Korea because I plan to go there while in college. I’m a straight-A student and work my hardest to remain as so, so I would see no problem going there during an exchange program for a year. Even though I’m auditioning for smaller companies, I also wanted to try for one of the Big 3 and have chosen JYP. I would audition as a dancer and rapper because I feel like my singing skills are very mediocre and wouldn’t get me past the auditions and I am much more confident in my rapping and dancing than my singing skills.
My plan is to start auditioning when the time is right and hopefully I can get accepted around 20 years old, which in my opinion still puts me at a huge disadvantage since a lot of idols become trainees around my current age but I still have hope! I try to keep myself motivated to learn Korean every day, I plan to start taking dance classes during the summer and the classes I plan to take are hip-hop and jazz and a couple of ballet (or contemporary) and tap classes. After that, I plan to take a couple of vocal classes as well.
I know this will be hard, I know for a fact that I'll think that I regret it but I'm ready. What do you think I should do?
Thank you for reading this post, I will take your comments into consideration and give updates when I can :)

I believe in you and keep up the good work! It'll pay off in the future!!

 

[Darkseid]

I'd say give it some time. You're still very young and what you want so badly now may not be what you really want when you're 18. If you're locked into a contract and unhappy, it will be years before you can make it out.

Of course, making it is half the battle. Many times, agencies prioritize their image/vision of what kinda girl they want in their group. Still, I don't wanna discourage you. These days, many companies hold auditions in foreign countries, so give it a go and see what happens. Best not to have any regrets.

I can't overstress the importance of finishing your schooling/education enough though. No compromises on that.

 

[yeji]

It may be difficult but if that‘s what you want. Just remember to not forget your mental health and to still focus on school and education.

 

[blueberries]

You seem to have thought it through. As long as you aren't all in becoming kpop idol (aka still having plan B), I don't think there is harm practising and taking part of some auditions. Those can be good experiences in any case. And if you end up becoming a trainee, just be careful who to sign up the contract with (hint: don't sign up with TS).