'I simply can’t wait for those next four birthdays of yours to pass:' Chinese pop star, 24, sparks outrage by dating Canadian model, aged TWELVE

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In addition, 20 18-19 in international age is the age of majority in South Korea. Many K-Pop stars are not fully Korean however, so being mixed is not a problem. Kelly, Aaliyah ended her contract with Jive and signed with Atlantic Records.

While there are some solo artists in their late twenties and early thirties, most popular K-pop groups with the exception of Shinhwa right now have an average age that fall in the early twenties. Seven has stated an intention to continue acting in the near future. Perhaps a more likely explanation for the lack of non-Asians is that because K-Pop is a relatively new industry and has only picked up Western attention in the last few years, not many Westerners have ever tried to get into the industry.

'I simply can’t wait for those next four birthdays of yours to pass:' Chinese pop star, 24, sparks outrage by dating Canadian model, aged TWELVE - Lee Sang Woo and Kim So Yeon and became a couple after filming the weekend drama Happy Home. Growing up with your favorite stars usually grants the idol a fan for life.

Understand what becoming a K-Pop trainee really means. Expect to work extremely hard, perhaps for 10+ hour days. Although there are laws saying that about 9 hours is a limit to training, it will still be just as tiring. Although many believe that becoming a celebrity automatically makes a person a millionaire, the Korean music industry doesn't always pay their artists the wages they deserve. The vast majority of fans--and even the people signing up as trainees--are unaware of the conditions that a few idols before them have been subjected to, such as a low salary and poorly-kept dorms. However, there are also many positives, especially if you feel connected to Korean culture, the language, or are passionate about music and dancing. Before you audition for a company, double check that none of its talent has ever filed a lawsuit for issues such as unfair treatment or poor living conditions. You may train for years and never have a chance to debut. In order to become a K-Pop trainee, you must be able to sing or rap well, as your main job will be creating music with a heavy emphasis on vocals. If you are a good singer already, that's great. If you think your singing skills are lacking, go to a singing school, hire a voice coach, or search online for some good vocal practices to do every day. If you aren't an amazing singer but have the right charisma and look, you may be picked to be trained as a rapper. So if you haven't been formally taught but show some adeptness for the first two skills, that may be all you need to pass your audition. K-Pop singers often sing English lyrics without having a fluent understanding of English, but the same can't be said for K-Pop's mother tongue. For a realistic chance at becoming a K-Pop star, you'll need, at the very least, a passable knowledge of the language. This will take lots of time and effort if you're starting from scratch and may require you to spend money on a tutor, various educational computer programs, or language courses. At first, you may be able to get by knowing only some basics and a few songs. Choose a company to audition for. All companies have their own goals that can differ from who gets a callback and who doesn't. You may want to take these rumors into account when scheduling your auditions. Understand that while it's not essential to have Korean or even Eastern-Asian heritage, the vast majority of artists are actually Korean. However, whether they were actually born in the country or not doesn't matter so much. Many K-Pop stars are not fully Korean however, so being mixed is not a problem. This preference isn't due to racism, rather it's because Korean beauty expectations are usually fulfilled by, of course, Koreans. Perhaps a more likely explanation for the lack of non-Asians is that because K-Pop is a relatively new industry and has only picked up Western attention in the last few years, not many Westerners have ever tried to get into the industry. Get the right style for your audition. When you audition, don't wear clothes that are bizarre or off-putting. For instance, you shouldn't wear the type of clothing that you might wear to a rowdy party. Instead, wear something elegant and dignified that compliments your natural good looks. Something as simple as jeans and a normal shirt can be enough if you look good in it! The judges want to see your natural beauty, so don't go overboard! And normally it really depends on you, yourself. Trainees have different schedules like school. Some trainees may have dance, then singing, then rapping, then acting, then language it just really depends on you. And normally trainees wake up around 5 am. My parents aren't very supportive about this because they want me to be a doctor, which I'm not fond of because I'm bad at science and quite lazy with my studies. I'd love to be like my idol, Taeyeon. Her singing helps me a lot in my life.

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Because she also sings , she is often compared to Japanese singers and. Ki is eight years younger than Han. The couple is expecting their first child this coming fall. This remix is available on Asian versions of the album. I for one love all three of the aforementioned. Retrieved on 23 December 2014. Her first , 2005 , however, sold over a million copies, making BoA the first non-Japanese Asian singer to have two million-selling albums in Japan. Something seems weird about it, kind of like when a parent lets their 8-year-old wear a bikini to the beach or when mothers drag their daughters to beauty pageants for 6-year-olds. Photos of Rain meeting Kim have also raised questions that celebrities might receive special treatment during their military service, an allegation that the ministry has denied. Being in the K-pop industry requires immense amounts of emotional maturity.