Do trainees have to pay the company?

A trainee is a person hired by an organization to be trained for a specific role within the company. A trainee is paid during the training period.

Does it cost money to be a KPOP trainee?

The number of trainees depends on the agency. One source stated, “Even when it feels like they’re doing nothing but breathing, trainees cost us about 30 million won (approximately $27,000) per month.” Because of this enormous cost, the temporary contract between agencies and trainees are very short.

Do K-pop trainees get paid?

Trainees don’t get paid, but idols and artists do. The hack this influencer used to break the private jet industry. She was able to accomplish all of this with just $250 to start! If you’re talking about companies like (YG, JYP, SM, HYBE, Pledis etc), you don’t need to pay anything if you’re a trainee.

Do you get paid to be a trainee?

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.

Do K-pop idols get paid?

No. They don’t get paid anything. If anything, they’re in debt. Let me explain how the K-pop system works: Companies recruit good-looking boys and girls to train to become an idol. For most of these people, it’s a life-long dream! Sadly, some of them don’t know about the consequences.

How do I become successful in the K-pop industry?

To become successful in the Kpop industry, you need to be lucky. But to increase the chances of becoming one of the more popular idols, I think SM Entertainment is your best bet. They tend to have more steady group promotion until all or most of the members are able to get work themselves.