Is there any Muslim K-pop trainee?

There is nothing preventing a Muslim from becoming a K-pop trainee, infact there is actually already a Muslim idol who debuted in 2017. Manny from VARSITY. However, despite what some people may tell you, when companies do global auditions they are only looking for Asian or part Asian individuals.

Is there any Muslim K-Pop Idol?

Manny is the first ever Muslim K-pop idol to debut in 2020. He has been in acting since his childhood.

Can hijab be a KPOP Idol?

There is always a possibility, however unfortunately, extremely unlikely to be a Muslim wearing a hijab to be accepted as a k-pop idol. Even if you do manage to be debut, the chance of racial slurs and insults being thrown at you is very high.

Does YG accept online auditions?

YG usually posts a schedule of yearly auditions but due to COVID-19, the entertainment group is only accepting online applications for now. For the first step, applicants need to submit their entry via email. Applicants selected in this first round then have a closed, in-person audition at the YG center in Seoul.

Is there any Pakistani KPOP Idol?

But lately, what grabbed our attention is a girl from Islamabad who is apparently Pakistan’s first K-pop performer! Sophia Mujahid from Islamabad first got a taste of K-pop when she was just six years old. Before becoming known in the K-pop community, Sophia had to work really hard on her dancing skills.

Can a Muslim make it as a Kpop trainee?

But if you are a Muslim from MENA Middle/East, North African) region or countries like Pakistan, West Asian countries Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq etc …to tell you the truth, your chances of making it as a Kpop trainee is slim unless you have part Korean heritage like TXT member Huening Kai or Vernon from Seventeen.

What is the best country for a Muslim to become a trainee?

Muslims from SouthEast Asian countries like Malaysia, Indonesia also have a good chance to make it as a trainee if they have suitable talent and looks. As do Muslims from South Asian countries like Nepal, Bhutan and North East part of India.

What would happen if an idol in K-Pop debuted as Muslim?

And when debuted, the idol being Muslim would likely have to be hidden for fear of public backlash, meaning the idol would have a hard time practicing their religion. Prying eyes are everywhere in the entertainment industry.

How can I become a K-Pop Idol?

Although, there are certain things you’ll have to do. You’ll have to be good at either singing, dancing or rapping. (If you have visuals then its a plus point but it is not necessary at all). Then you’ll have to give audition to kpop companies and defeat all the other people who’ll come to give auditon.