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    I want to be a K-pop star someday. I can sing, but I can't dance well, and it would be very difficult for me to get to Korea. What should I do?
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    There are auditions all over the world, but mostly in highly populated areas in Asia, Australia, and the USA. My suggestions would be: 1. Learn Korean. 2. Train really hard. When the judges ask you to perform, they expect you to do it very well. Remember that you will be auditioning against hundreds and hundreds of people. 3. Be polite to the judges. Say "Hello" when they greet you and say "Thank you very much" when they compliment you. K-Pop idols needs to have good manners to be good role models for their fans. 4. Expect a no. Very few people are accepted.
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    I'm a woman. But I wanna dance like boy bands, like BTS. Can I?
    Frida Berglind
    Frida Berglind
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    Of course you can. Covering dances is all about making it your own style, and your gender shouldn't stop you from dancing certain dances. Dance however makes you happy.
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    Should I practice more on the dance if I get it in one day?
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    Yes, you should continue to practice it so that you don't lose the skills you've mastered or forget moves.
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    I like a band called BTS and it's very hard to tell who's leading the dance because they switch places. Who is leading and how do I tell?
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    Community Answer
    Sometimes no one is leading it and they all work together. Maybe that's what's happening.
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    I like BTS, my favorite boy band, and I love when they dance. If I became a trainee, is it possible they'd put me in a group like BTS even though I am new and a female?
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    K-Pop industries doesn't really like/promote different genders in a group. And if you became a trainee now, you would need a lot of training time (everyone does). BTS is already huge right now, it's very unlikely they'd add a new member.
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    How can I dance like Lisa from Blackpink?
    Frida Berglind
    Frida Berglind
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    You practice and you observe. Watch videos where she is dancing and try to do the same. Remember not to get discouraged; Lisa has been training for a long time!
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    How can I practice K-Pop dance when I have school, homework and chores?
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    Community Answer
    Practice when you have time after school and maybe on the weekends.
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    If we don't live in Korea but we live in Cambodia, what can we do for an audition?
    Modre
    Modre
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    You can make a clip of your dance or song and send it to a company. Visit the company's site and find out if they accept clips.There are many companies that hire trainees.
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    I like BLACKPINK, but they focus on one person at a time, and it's really confusing. How do I tell?
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    Try watching the dance rehearsal instead, as it shows more dance. Then try to focus on only one member instead, and go with the dance if they do something different. I personally learned the entire dance to Boombayah, and I did that through following the fan-made Just Dance version by Redoo!
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    What should I do if I love to dance, but I get shy in front of people?
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    Community Answer
    Try to forget that the people are there. You can also keep practicing, and it will get easier over time.
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    How can I become one of these dancers?
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    Just observe how they dance and practice all you can.
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    I love to dance, but I'm too shy. What should I do?
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    Community Answer
    Trust me, many people have this problem. Try dancing in your room or outside where no one can see you. If you want to eventually get comfortable dancing in front of people, try having a dance party with just a friend or two, and then gradually work your way up to including more people. Dancing is supposed to be fun, no one will judge you, and if they do, they're not a good friend!
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    Can I not have an agency (like catapult myself to stardom)?
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    No, this will be very unlikely unless you are a well known Korean (to-be) idol/an amazingly, talented foreign (to-be) idol who has been been training for years. You need a whole crew to create an agency for yourself (only). And also, remember; becoming a K-pop idol requires time, attention, patience, and effort. Don't waste yours or other people's time if you don't meet the standards for a Korean idol.
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    How long does it take to complete a full choreography?
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    It takes around 2 week to learn the dance if you practice every day. For me, the part that takes a lot is the cleaning process of the dance.
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    I'm a boy, and I want to dance like Lisa in Blackpink. Is it okay if I practice girldance instead of boydance?
    Makayla Henriques
    Makayla Henriques
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    Yes. Do whatever your heart desires. It is what you want to do and no one should stop you.
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    I love to dance to BTS, but I have asthma. Their songs are hard to dance to, but I keep trying. What can I do?
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    Try finding a dance that's calmer, and keep your inhaler nearby (if you have one). Don't push yourself too hard, your health is the most important thing. Try dancing to something like "Silver Spoon," it's super easy.
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    There isn't an option to make the video slower in my tab. What do I do?
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    Tutorial videos usually include slow versions (like RPM Crew on YT), but if you want to make it slow, try downloading a video editing app and editing the speed.
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    How often should I replay the music from the start when I'm learning the first section of a song?
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    There is no set number of times you need to replay it, just focus on one section of the song at a time and play each section as many times as needed. Once you have one section down, move on to the next, and so on. Then put all the sections together and practice the whole dance.
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    I like a boy band called NCT. But each MV has too many members to look at and it's really confusing. What should I do?
    Namtiddies
    Namtiddies
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    Try and watch the dance practice so you can focus on the main dancers (like Taeyong or Yuta).
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    I live in Australia. What can I do to audition?
    Eva Malik
    Eva Malik
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    A K-Pop idol, her name is Ros'e and is from the group Blackpink. She lived in Melbourne, Australia and auditioned there, so yes it is possible. Choose which company you want to audition for and see if they are holding auditions in your area, then attend the audition with your K-Pop routine.
  • Question
    What is the easiest K-pop dance?
    Drew Hawkins1
    Drew Hawkins1
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    Many K-pop dances involve a lot of complicated choreography, but you can make it easier for you to learn by choosing a dance that you really like. If you're interested in it, you'll stick with it and put in the work it takes to learn the moves. Think of a dance you really like and look up a tutorial online explaining how to do the dance moves. If it helps, you can watch the video at half speed so you can see them better. No matter what dance you choose, it takes practice to get it down well.
  • Question
    Will dancing K-pop help lose weight?
    Drew Hawkins1
    Drew Hawkins1
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    K-pop music is energetic and fast-paced, and the dances are full of high-energy moves. If you do enough K-pop dances, you'll definitely get a great cardio workout, which will cause you to lose weight if you also have a healthy diet. If dancing is a fun way for you to exercise, then go for it!
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    How long does it take to learn a K-pop dance?
    Drew Hawkins1
    Drew Hawkins1
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    K-pop dances are full of complicated choreography and tempos that change often, so there is a lot of movement to learn and memorize. It will definitely take you at least 5-6 practice sessions before you really nail a dance. Find a good video tutorial that breaks down the dance moves, and practice often to get better and better at them.
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