It is not necessary to introduce yourself in Korean in a kpop audition. It is best to introduce yourself in the language that best expresses and conveys yourself. In other words, it means that you have to introduce yourself in a fluent language.
However, there are some positive aspects when introducing yourself in Korean in Kpop audition.
In K-pop audition, the judges are mostly Korean. Therefore, if the audition applicant introduces himself in Korean that is familiar to the judge, the judge will feel close to the audition applicant. In addition, the judge will judge that the applicant really likes K-pop and has worked hard on the audition.
add. If an audition applicant introduced his or her specialty in Korean, the judge may request a Korean self-introduction. For that, let’s prepare a Korean self-introduction.
First, you have to judge whether you are familiar with the Korean language. If you are not familiar with the Korean language, it is recommended that you simply say your name and your age. Also, let’s speak in Korean and in familiar languages.
(1) Greetings
Example) 안녕하세요.
Pronunciation) annyeonghaseyo.
Meaning) Hello.
(2) Name and age
Example) 저는 17살 Emma입니다.
Pronunciation) jeoneun 17(yeol-ilgob)sal Emma-ibnida.
Meaning) My name is Emma and I am 17 years old.
If the audition applicant is familiar with Korean, he or she will be able to convey more information about himself or herself to the audition judge in Korean. For example, the applicant may be able to tell which country he or she is from and why he or she wants to become an idol.
(3) Where come from
Example) 저는 california에서 왔습니다.
Pronunciation) jeoneun california-eseo wassseubnida.
Meaning) I am from california.
(4) Why do you want to be a K-pop idol
Example1) 저는 케이팝을 종아해서 케이팝 아이돌이 되고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation1) jeoneun K-pop-eul jong-ahaeseo K-pop aidol-i doego sipseubnida.
Meaning1) I love K-pop and want to become a K-pop idol.
Example2) 저는 태연의 노래를 좋아해서 케이팝 아이돌이 되고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation2) jeoneun taeyeon-ui nolaeleul joh-ahaeseo keipab aidol-i doego sipseubnida.
Meaning2) I like Taeyeon’s songs and want to become a K-pop idol.
(5) Why are you auditioning for OO ent
Example) 저는 SM의 스타일과 노래를 좋아해서 SM audition에 지원하였습니다.
Pronunciation) jeoneun SMui seutailgwa nolaeleul joh-ahaeseo SM audition-e jiwonhayeossseubnida.
Meaning) I liked SM’s style and songs, so I applied for the SM audition.
(6) specialty
Example) 저는 노래, 춤이 특기입니다.
Pronunciation) jeoneun nolae, chum-i teuggiibnida.
Meaning) My specialty is singing and dancing.
(7) The last greeting
Example) 잘 부탁드립니다.
Pronunciation) jal butagdeulibnida.
Meaning) please treat me well(or please see me well)
– “Please treat me well” is a common term used when meeting new people, such as interviews in Korea.
As I said earlier, self-introduction in Korean is not essential. What is more important is the ability, passion, and possibility of the applicant.
(Please write down why you want to be a K-pop idol in the comments! We’ll interpret it for you.)
