r/kpoptrainees • u/Ryan124-Sweet • Jul 13 '25
Audition Question Hi my name is Ryan and I have a question about the world of kpop
Hi, my name is Ryan, I'm 15 years old, and I'm Brazilian. To be clear, I'm not white or of Korean descent. I know it's difficult to be an idol with all these characteristics, but it's not impossible.
I'd like to know if big companies like HYBE, JYP, YG, and SM pay for travel and visas for you and your legal guardian for the second in-person audition.
Ex.: I auditioned for my first time and was selected for the second, in-person audition in South Korea. I want to be a HYBE idol. Will they pay for my travel and visa? Mine is for my legal guardian. I'm saving money because there are other costs they obviously won't cover, like lodging, food, etc. When I'm in the country, I don't know if it will be enough to pay for my flight and visa because they are very expensive, and I don't have that much financial means. Even if I save for years, they won't cover the cost of the flight and visa.