CALLING all aspiring KPop artists!
South Korean music label YG Entertainment announced on Tuesday that it will hold a global audition for KPop idol hopefuls in the Philippines.
The 2023 YG Global Audition will take place on April 16 at Zero Studio in Tomas Morato, Quezon City.
Meanwhile, the pre-application period will run from March 7 to April 9.
According to the company, which handles prominent artists including BLACKPINK and BIGBANG, anyone born between 2004 to 2012 is welcome to apply.
Categories
KPop idol aspirants will also have to choose only one category to apply for, either Vocal, Rap, Dance, or Appearance.
For Vocal and Rap auditionees, YG will require them to perform a one-minute song without music to test their vocal and rapping capabilities.
On the other hand, auditionees for the Dance category will have to showcase their dancing skills through a one-minute song with music. They are also advised to bring their own music in their mobile phones.
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How to apply
There are two modes through which Filipino auditionees can apply to be a KPop idol.
For online mode, they will have to access the pre-application link set by YG Entertainment during the allotted time for the pre-application period.
An email will be sent to pre-applicants by April 12, and this will include their individual audition time.
Meanwhile, Filipinos can also apply onsite by signing up during the day of the event before 2 pm.
Who is YG Entertainment?
Founded in 1996 by Yang Hyun-suk, YG Entertainment is a multinational entertainment agency that operates as a talent agency, record label, music production company, music publishing house, and event management and concert production company.
It is home for established Korean music artists including Sechs Kies, Big Bang, Akdong Musician, Winner, Blackpink, and Treasure.
YG also handles Korean actors and actresses such as Kang Dong-won, Choi Ji-woo, Cha Seung-won, Lee Sung-kyung, Jin Kyung, Jang Ki-yong, Yoo In-na, Son Na-eun, and Yoo Seung-ho.
