[1/2] SM '09 Auditions (Experience + INFO)

[PurpleEyedFreak]

I love your sassiness xDD~

[CCloving1]

i couldn't help but noticed that there are meanly asains, do you have to be asain to audtion? cause i am white skined and half mexican (bascially no asain in me at all)

and do you have to know korean?

and my friend wants to do it to but shes black skined,

[ASIANSLUBTHERICE]

How old are you because i don't know what age is considered underaged

[Thatkimm]

I did audition and i'm going to korea for the third round.

Okay, so SM is 80% looks, 20% talent. Not gonna lie, it sucks.

They probably will cut your singing off, but you do your dancing in a GROUP at first

- No, you do not have to speak korean, but some useful phrases are, Annyeonghaseyo=hello

Mannaseo Bangapseumnida= pleased to meet you.

Watch some korean shows to get the accent down.

They probably won' accept you unless you are asian :(

[Thatkimm]

I'm going to respond to most of these questions :D

I did audition and i'm going to korea for the third round.

Okay, so SM is 80% looks, 20% talent. Not gonna lie, it sucks.

They probably will cut your singing off, but you do your dancing in a GROUP at first

- No, you do not have to speak korean, but some useful phrases are, Annyeong=hello

Mannaseo Bangapseumnida= pleased to meet you.

Watch some korean shows to get the accent down.

They probably won' accept you unless you are asian :(

[eunchae100]

@Thatkimm oh between where are u from>?

[cYnDiwAnGsMiLe]

@Thatkimm

Wow congrats on getting so far ^^

It sounds really harsh~

[mistressofchain16]

did she got in ?

[NaomeaStarlight]

Idols are often stereotyped as being untalented and too focused on visuals. What’s ironic is that each group’s main vocalists has better live skills than some of the solo artists out there. However, due to the fact that they’re a part of an idol group, their talents aren’t always appreciated.

[jesanm]

Uhmm ~ When you like made a mistake while dancing , example .. you accidentally slip .. will they like , disqualify you or somejthing ?

[aznneon]

@jesanm nope, just pretend that you didn't do that c: xD

they probably wouldnt notice if you mess up c:

[NaomeaStarlight]

@jesanm If you can cover it up well, it'll be rather impressive and well be counted for you instead of against you ^^

[jesanm]

If they hate your singing and dancing ? They will say STOP ? but if they like it .. they will let you continue it ? ?? Hmm ? Answer pls! :d

[aznneon]

@jesanm I dont think so, thyre not gonna be THAT rude.

They would probably cut you off at a minute, but if they like you, then theyd probably let you sing the whole song C:

[m5ngo4800]

do you have to speak korean to get in?

[jesanm]

@m5ngo4800 - no ! :) They will have a translator there

[skybubbles97]

would you have to do the auditions alone? i mean... i already have a dance group, and we are learning how to sing, and we all want to go in the auditions, but we want to know if you have to do it alone...

[skybubbles97]

would you have to do the auditions alone? :O

[NaomeaStarlight]

@skybubbles97 Most likely but there have been group and duet auditions done before ^^ All depends on the judge~

[mikedfelix]

what is the age limit

[shineesnsdbeastfan]

@emiliejeong

the songs cant be too long and i think it can be about 2 minutes.

[emiliejeong]

What about the length of the songs?

[yurishan31]

do they accept vietnamese?

[YourPrincessJ]

Many people who went for the audition said that if you're auditioning for dance, and if you bring your own cd track to dance to, they wont allow you, but they'll just randomly play a song on the radio and you'll have to dance to it.. So is it true?

[jesanm]

@YourPrincessJ - Yes!

[lolipop245]

to dance freestyle, I will be in deep trouble...so how can I practice dancing to go in?

[lolipop245]

I can sing but can't dance, so if I pass through singing and ask

[jilliebean80]

are you auditioning in front of a crowd other than the judges? or just in a private room with judges?

[Sinzdit]

When you say Chinese,

like i know chinese i can understand it but i cant speak it

instead, i can talk cantonese

[craseymileyfan]

@utterbunnies they look for japanese, chinese/taiwanese, korean

but u never kno if a non asian gets accepted...

[atreidesnohime]

Hi there!

If you do an online audition, can you send them anytime or should you wait until some time before the global audition? And some people said that you can register online and will get a number to audition on the global one, is this the same with online audition?

Thanks a lot!

[craseymileyfan]

LOL NAOMEA I LUV UR COMMENT ABOUT THE MCDONALDS THING HAHAH XD

[NaomeaStarlight]

@craseymileyfan lol ^^

[kittyivy753]

@NaomeaStarlight Hey :) I AM FULL AMERICAN no korean japanese etc. But can I still audition? Will it limit my chanes of getting in? Why or why not? Also can I sing an English song and what if you dont know ANY korean o;? Plz help me thank you :)

[craseymileyfan]

@utterbunnies ya. if u did get in, they give u a private korean tutor but u hav to train very very hard.

[roxthief409]

what if you're from somewhere in Asia and u fly to korea for the weekly auditions? oh and can you bring an instrument in? :) thanks for the vid~ its really helpful

[StrawberriePocky]

thanks very helpful and haha i like the end of the video "ooooo, i see mc donandls..."

LOL

[kpoplovers100]

is it possible that you sign in first than anyone for audition?

umm and also i saw snsd yoona's audition and she sing and

danced so do i have to dance also if i want to be a singer?

how many judges are there? do they look abit scary LOOL sorryyy.

do i have to wait long in the line?.. is JYP good or SM?

how long do you have to practice when you pass the audition?

umm and can you please answer this thank you so much

[craseymileyfan]

@kpoplovers100 i can't answer all of ur questions but a few is ok.

yes i think dancing is mandatory. u see the most popular SME artists have to dance to their songs. and i saw a comment on this utube audition vid that dancing is mandatory. u may want to try some acting or modeling also. i guess being good in every field will get u in easier?

i think SM is better than JYP since SM debuted so many ppl. SM artists gets hardcore training.most likely a few years or more if u're not fluent w/ korean

[craseymileyfan]

@kpoplovers100 they teach u korean w/ a private tutor i think. but it's very hard to get in and once u start training, u get very tired. SM's just like that. i didn't audition but i want to video tape myself to audition in the next global audition. i heard some of this from an SM trainee on utube. she lives in new york and tried out for 3 times before she got in. she trains 4 days a week, 5 hours per time. pretty tiring huh? well, that's the price u gotta pay before becoming famous =/

[PinkPiie]

It is 2009 right? Haiz.. TOo bad it is 2010 now.. :X And I am underage cos' I am only 12. But I really like singing. :X

[craseymileyfan]

@PinkPiie lol u might wanna wait until next year XD or u can actually audition this year if there is an audition. taemin from shinee auditioned when he was only 12 but he's amazing at dancing.

u not only hav to sing, but u hav to do freestyle dancing.

[Serenitypinkity]

Is it ok if i wear short shorts? I cant really wear jeans bc it limits my dancing and sweats look lazy, please answer thx!

[craseymileyfan]

@Serenitypinkity it's ok. wearing (not too fat) sweats are ok. that's wat krystal from f(x) wore. she just wore a simple blue t-shirt and grey sweatpants and auditioned for modeling

[xluvxbugx]

When they call your number, are you supposed to be in the waiting room ready to go? And I heard that you will get cut off when you sing but they can let you sing the whole thing if the judges want to. Thanks for answering if you can.

[NaomeaStarlight]

@xluvxbugx

Yes, and yes second part is true too~

[2purelovefx]

SM does online audition ?

OMG, i'm scared :S

but I think I have no chances, I'm Asian descent

[NaomeaStarlight]

@2purelovefx

Yes, they do~

[yasoshiasuma]

what about if you're not from asia?

But you're from another country from america

they will accept you?

please answer me

[NaomeaStarlight]

@yasoshiasuma

Doesn't matter where you are...if you have talent and can get yourself to an audition and show em. Their is a chance for everyone~

[hzel011393]

@NaomeaStarlight they do online audition? how do you do that? i've not seen any info's about it. it's so unfair cuz i really wanna audition but like i live in EUROPE. is it impossible? :(((((((

[mikiloveth]

@hzel011393 go on their site!there are some emails where you can send them your videos!good luck!

[hzel011393]

@mikiloveth yeah but it still is very hard to get it even if your good and stuff you still have to go to korea for the final audition and what if you don't get it.. ull have to go back to europe again. waste of money hahah.. T_T !!

[mikiloveth]

@hzel011393 yeah that;s true...sometimes i wish i wasn't from europe:))

well we still have to try and don't give up!

[craseymileyfan]

@hzel011393 i thought u can just train at the city where they're hosting the auditions

[coolmusic101]

@yasoshiasuma theres online audtion but you have to be Asian

tht sounds so racist lol im audtioning hopefully i make it.

PLZ auditions at vancouver!!!

[angelfrheaven]

i cant really here much of wat you say since my speakers are messed up so i jst want to ask , when you audition they call you in with lke a group right so one by one each person introduce themselves then sing n u dnt have to dance until the end right? i heard that they give a chance for everyone to dance at the end is that true?

[NaomeaStarlight]

@angelfrheaven

Those are true in some Global Auditions but different on weekly auditions. So it depends which on you go to but also the location and judges^^

[angelfrheaven]

@NaomeaStarlight im going to the l.a weekly auditions. so its different?

[angelfrheaven]

@NaomeaStarlight im going to the l.a weekly audition, so its different?

[angelfrheaven]

where did you come from lke goin to l.a then were wer u at first

[NaomeaStarlight]

@angelfrheaven

I went to LA to Audition from NY.

[Mttt3]

@NaomeaStarlight wow, i live in NY and i cant go to LA.

[sashiebie]

hello! i just want to ask if it is okay if you don't know how to speak speak Korean in SM auditions?

[NaomeaStarlight]

@sashiebie

Knowing a little is always better on you, than not knowing any Korean at all xD

[chocolateLOVER521]

haha, ur face when u were throwing ur clothes around!!!

hmmmm u make me laugh... in a good way!!!

[KaitouLuna]

I'm half chinese and half hawaiian, and both show. would i still be able to participate? and do you know if the weekly auditions are still being held in california?

[NaomeaStarlight]

@KaitouLuna

Yeah, they'er still open in LA^^

[KaitouLuna]

@NaomeaStarlight yay!!!

[Serenitypinkity]

If you can speak fluent Korean will the judges ask if you're Korean? I'm Chinese and can speak fluent Korean so will they mistake me for a Korean or will the application sheet ask what ethecity you are?

[NaomeaStarlight]

@Serenitypinkity

You can freely tell them your Chinese, they won't mind and they'll love the fact that you can speak Korean ^^

[Serenitypinkity]

How many rounds are there for the weekly?

and did you wear makeup to the audition?

[NaomeaStarlight]

@Serenitypinkity

Depending on you situation and judges...there's about 3 rounds. And no, I didn't wear makeup xD oh, wait....yes, lip gloss xD haha

[Hp5461]

If you were auditioning in the USA for SM Entertainment and u were singing or dancing. Are the judges Korean or American?

I'm Vietnamese and i like to sing and dance but im kind of worried about the language, i can only read the romanizations and partially say the words. Is that ok? :)

[NaomeaStarlight]

@Hp5461

They will be Korean but most likely know how to speak English; even if it's only a little xD

[ChErRyandChOcOlAt]

lol I'm going to audition when I'm 14, is that a good age?what if I audition at 15, is that a good age?

[dramaADDICT67]

Do you have to have a really strong, powerful voice to succeed in SM auditions? Because my voice is kinda small and quiet:/ How can i improve it?

[PerfectPye]

Is it okay if you audition with a choreography you found off the the internet like on youtube?

Like they won't know that you copied it off youtube, when you audition right?

But like if you get famous and everything, and the company releases your audition video like key and taemin, and netizens find that video of your dance and the youtube dance, will you be in trouble?

:D cuz i cant freestyle and make my own choreography, what do i do if i want to dance as the audition? :(

[NaomeaStarlight]

@PerfectPye

Well, just ask the creator if you can use the choreography 1st ^-^

[PerfectPye]

@NaomeaStarlight

Also, you said that you got through two rounds right? (SO COOL!~)

When you audtitioned what did you do/ Sing or dance?

And also when you auditioned, either one you did, did they make you line up and do the rythym test? The one where they put on music and you freestyle and stuff? Like the Taemin, and Key audition? TY SOOOO MUCH~~~

[elephanttif]

are the weekly auditions still being held now? and about how many people go to each one? thanks

[NaomeaStarlight]

@elephanttif

Yes, weekly are still open^^

[gigglesdreamer]

when you audition do you audition in groups or by yourself?

[NaomeaStarlight]

@gigglesdreamer

Weekly - Yourself

Global - Group

[punkrose097]

when yu first go there to the auditions, do yu have to introduce yurself? if yu do, what do yu say?

[c0ldindark]

If for example, there is a audition being held in malaysia but i'm staying in singapore. Can i fly over for an audition? ^^

[craseymileyfan]

@c0ldindark duh. wat do u think? as long as u're at the audition

[YoonArOx]

if i send a vid to sm how will i know if i pass or not?

[xxiheartshineexx]

@YoonArOx if you sent them an audition through email, then they will send you an email or call you saying you've passed onto the new round. if you didn't pass, then they just wont tell you at all. they will usually tell you in about two weeks after you send your audition it. :D

[YoonArOx]

@xxiheartshineexx TNX^^

[xxiheartshineexx]

@YoonArOx oh and i was wrong btw, they will tell you if you failed lol :)

[YoonArOx]

@xxiheartshineexx lol ok

[Jrockershadow]

Man i always want to auditon but omg i am an african american who only knows very simple korean. I am singer. been singer all my life but I feel odd just being there. >,< They might mistake me as latina but still.....weird. right? even when i am done studying and mastering the langauge. years gone by and still i am scared to try out. I'M ALREADY 21 THIS YEAR. DEAR GOD

[craseymileyfan]

@Jrockershadow wow u better try out soon before u get too old...

[Lulexiaa]

Im 13... am I too young? o_o

[NaomeaStarlight]

@Lulexiaa No such thing as being too young for SM, only worry about being too old :/

[candigurl128]

chinese as in mandarin or cantonese cause i know canto

[TeriyakeeBowl]

ooooo! i see mcdonalds! lol loved the ending!  do you think jyp will be somewhat similar to sm auditions? because i mean it's an audition and i dont think there will be a big difference.

[Sakululu95]

which auditions is better weekly or global??

[NaomeaStarlight]

@Sakululu95

They all the same xD I mean there are hug difference in the way they run the auditions...but the chances never change ^-^

[littlebarbieeve]

is age important? I'm 23 years old.

[NaomeaStarlight]

@littlebarbieeve

Yes, age is important because it's the Music Industry. xD But if it's your dream...go for it ^-^

[RainingXiang]

does sm come back every year for new "peeps"? plus umm... like if we send in our vids through email and like sm is no longer in the US like idk what happens?

[NaomeaStarlight]

@RainingXiang

Well, no matter where you audition...the training site is in Korea. So it doesn't matter if they are no longer in the US ^-^

[xHipolinax]

Is it matter if i havent got a asian face?I'm Turkish

[NaomeaStarlight]

@xHipolinax

You'll be at a disadvantage...but that just means you really gotta show em your mad talents ^-^

[boobod23]

Can you tell me more about it so i cant get it better and i dont have to worry about it everyday...thanks

[jhanalovestroy21]

really,any asian? do they go to different country in asia for the audition.?or just in korea?

[NaomeaStarlight]

@jhanalovestroy21

They do have a Global Asia Tour...where they go to alot of the Asian countries. ^-^

[kouriskiii]

Whgen are they going to malaysia?

[NaomeaStarlight]

@kouriskiii

Not sure....I'll keep you posted ^-^

[kouriskiii]

@NaomeaStarlight thanks :)

[duua1594]

can only asian people apply ? or can west asian people apply to ?=3

[NaomeaStarlight]

@duua1594 Any Asian ^^

[MegaPig12]

when are they coming back to new york in 2010 n is there a website for this info? plz answer back NaomeaStarlight-sunbae thank yu *bows deeply* p.s. do yu have to kno an asian language to get in?

[NaomeaStarlight]

Global 2010 Audition info are pending ^-^

[davidsoccerrocks]

did you make it? :D

[NaomeaStarlight]

Answered in my other vids ^-^

[Lulexiaa]

I have a question: like ALL of SM has like perfect skin... i dont see like see any pimples, black heads, etc. Maybe asians get perfect skin.. Im Philippine, but my skin is like... kinda.. bad.... does having bad skin affect how they will judge you?

[NaomeaStarlight]

No, caues your facial features are more impotent ^-^

Skin can be cleared through the years. While facial feature changes can only happen with Plastic surgery. You see the difference.

[peachyyy93]

@NaomeaStarlight i have a question, if you dance for the audition, do you have to do a freestyle or can it be a choreography you've already worked on?

[Lulexiaa]

god... i would freak out 2 audition... i really respect you for being dedicated to actually going on a plane.. when I live in NY... ;o

[NaomeaStarlight]

Thanks (^-^)

I'm in NY too :o

It was a long flight xD

[Lulexiaa]

if ur from NY.. y did u take a flight to California, when their was also a audition in NY? o.o

[NaomeaStarlight]

There's only NY auditions during Global Months^^

[Lulexiaa]

Next time there is a audition in New York.. i hope i can audition// but i swear.. i might b so nervous i might pass out... im getting nervous just thinking about it...

[ikilledthekiwi]

I just sent sm an audition video, pics and email about being interested about being a part of their company. I live in the philippines so there isnt much of a choice for me on how to audition apart from email. Does that allow me only a slim chance of getting in? :(

[tobydragon1]

OMG, same here. I'm from Australia.

[athrunkira555]

if youare like a teenager would they like purposely not let you pass or look down on you?

[NaomeaStarlight]

They want younger people...u kidding xD

SM is all about fresh faces and age is huge.

People worry about being too old...not too young xD

[whyposadas]

how long did it take you to learn korean? and how did you learn it? cause i want to have the advantage of knowing korean so yeah.

[NaomeaStarlight]

I'm still learning...Understanding is alright

but speaking is the problem xD

I learned from books since classes are unavailable in my area :/

[whyposadas]

okay, thanks (:

[NaomeaStarlight]

haha, people that think it's all fun and games are the people that SM hates the most.

No luck? haha...You don't know me that well.

I've been there and got it, you know nothing of my experience ... so shut the hell up~

[sweetheartDEE]

Don't let Jerks bring you down.

You are so Awesome :D

Hwaiting!

[enikyne]

oh COME ON!!! quite being jealous ;D

[KawaiiBluexxx]

How do you stand out!?O_O

And umm....how do the judges know that i know chinese.Cause im not planning on singing in chinese.

[NaomeaStarlight]

They will ask you...but your Talent will make you stand out^^

[TheDiamondSparkles]

is it too early to send in my audition now well onl;ine

and wen u audition online who do u email the audition too and wat do u put in the email,and how do u give them the video?

[babybear92]

@TheDiamondSparkles

you could always go to the sm website. It tells you everything on auditions.

[yelloworange2]

wow , i feel your NERVE !!!

[oxkoreanGurl]

i auditioned with my friend and like i got nervous i waz wondering wen do they tell u if u passed or failed? like 3weeks or days? plzz answer tem

thnx :)

[tamah49]

do you know the background of this SM company before you want to join? It has bad reputation how they treat their artists.

[NaomeaStarlight]

Unfortunately xD.....for people like me, who knows all the bad and all the good about SM. But still is determined as every. I made it so far....not going to give in now (^,~)

[dyoo09]

So did you make it past the first audition?

[coquettish21]

I know that they're abusing their artists. But would you care when they're showering you limelight? You have free clothes, food, things, etc.

[tamah49]

NaomeaStartlight, as long as you know all the facts and still want to pursue your dream, then good luck to you.

Coquettish21, if that is what you care about good luck to you too.

[stopthis321]

uummm do you have to do a whole song?

[NaomeaStarlight]

That depends on the judge ^^

[NaomeaStarlight]

You have to pass the open auditions then the audition for the casting team who is actually the people who will make you or break you xD

[1999LetsGo]

no i mean u redo ur audition in front of the judges again or possibly prepare another song if ur auditioning for singing. so yeah meet up to audition again, most likely the same place u auditioned beforehand. if u dont get a call in during 3 weeks after ur audition, consider urself not making the cut.

[1999LetsGo]

yes they do, when they do they ask you to either redo ur audition or prepare a new audition (ex. sing a new song)

[minisugarcookie]

i just went to the auditions today, so nerve wrecking, but it was fine, except the fact that at the end of the audition everybody had to dance freestyle for like 20 seconds lol

[craseymileyfan]

@minisugarcookie only 20 seconds?! i heard it was the whole song...

[NaomeaStarlight]

There are 9 other people watching you during your audition (9 or 5 depending on the space). They watch you and you get to watch them......that''s only the people in your audition group. You can't stay in there and watch everyone :/

[lilflippiinay]

i auditioned with 19 other people :/

[hyunajjang]

are u allowed to watch

[NaomeaStarlight]

Only those in your audition group~

[purplelephantXp]

i wanna audtion but it would be last minute if i tell my mom cuzz i saw this and how come suju / SHINee dont have concerts here???

[lilwierdgal]

going tomoto im scared to death only practiced for 1 day holy shit

[dlee3457]

i'm gonna be in Toronto too . (Y)

[daej1gamja]

I DID GREAT!

[lilflippiinay]

randomm questionn,

are the judges korean?

[daej1gamja]

wait it depends on the locations lols at LA audition 4 korean ppl and 1 of them were Boa's Manager.

[lilflippiinay]

:\

REALLY?!

thats scary.

but im auditioning in Toronto.

[jazzcrazi99]

:( this sucks I wasn't able to go to this years SM global auditions T.T i wonder, do you get the same chance at a weekly audition compared to global??? :( i was waiting for them to come to San fran!! but they didn't :( so yea...i couldn't go.

[daej1gamja]

hahah i alrdy had my audition!LA!FTW!

[NaomeaStarlight]

Yaay ^-^

How'd it go?

what should i pack for modeling? anything specific???