2011 JYP USA Audition Tour

15 June:

allkpop was at the JYP Entertainment Auditions in New York City this past Sunday, where hundreds of aspiring singers and dancers from all over the East Coast swarmed downtown Manhattan for a chance of becoming JYPE’s next breakthrough K-pop star.

The company’s global vision has caught the attention of talented individuals, and the rainy weather was no deterrent for these hopefuls, who patiently stood in lines that wrapped around several blocks.

Closer to the elevator doors, allkpop was able to spend some time with the auditionees minutes prior to taking their place before the judging panel. Even with so much unique talent in the building, one thing was evident; these people all shared a deep-seated desire to be JYPE artists and students under the promising guidance of J.Y. Park. Below are some of the auditionees we met that day!
Alli Serencko, 20, drove with a friend from Middletown, Delaware to showcase her 16-years of dance experience. Although trained in ballet in her formative years, her skill easily allowed her to master hip hop, jazz, tap, lyrical, and contemporary as well. As an avid consumer of K-pop music for several years, Miss A ranks at the top of her favorites with their catchy English lyrics and refreshing delivery as a new girl group on the rise. Alli told allkpop, “I’ve listened to Korean music for 6 years, and [JYPE] is intriguing, they’re something new and something different.” Having watched many of Miss A’s music videos and performances, she learned the group’s dances and truly brought together her two passions.
Leann Kwak, 16, made her way to New York City from Maryland. At the start of her summer vacation, JYPE auditions couldn’t have come at a better time, and she came ready with a group of friends and a passion for singing. Leann stated, “JYP considers how much you want it, your passion. You have to show how much you want it and that’s genuine.” Leann’s favorite K-pop groups hail from JYPE, and she also greatly admires J.Y. Park and the label for their investment in each of the artists’ passion and dreams. Having recognized her own true passion and big dream, she hopes that JYPE recognizes it as well.

Steven Clark, 19, of Somerset, New Jersey, immediately caught onto the beginnings of the Hallyu wave years back and has been riding high since. In that time, he taught himself Korean, Chinese, and Spanish, and is now able to sing in all three languages impeccably. Like Leann, Steven admires and respects JYPE’s genuine commitment to molding solid artists, their vocals, and dance skills. For Steven, his linguistic prowess paired with JYPE’s focus on global music expansion is a match-made fit. Steven added, “They have a station in New York, they’re trying to make their voice heard, and they want to be known, they want people to know that JYPE is trying to expand in the US and in Korea, and in China.”

For Alli, Leann, Steven and all of the other auditionees that day, we wish them all the best!

Photography by: Mackenzie Halford via allkpop

12 Mei:

Belt out those notes, tighten those dance moves, and mark your calendars because the ‘2011 JYP U.S.A. Audition Tour” is only two weeks away!

If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a star, and you’re currently in Canada or the United States, check the info below to see if the tour is coming to a city near you.

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*Audition Categories: Singer, Actor, VJ, MC, Model

Qualifications for Audition: Any resident in the US or Canada may participate regardless of nationality or gender. Candidates should be born from 1983 to 2001.

*Audition Schedule Stops: (Locations for the auditions will be announced at a later date)
May 21st, 2011: Los Angeles

May 28th, 2011: Vancouver

June 11th, 2011: New York

June 18th, 2011: Toronto

*How to apply:

1. Log onto http://audition.jype.com/2011usaaudition

2. Register as a member (a non-member application procedure is also available)

3. Input your name and email address

4. Receive the audition code via email (it will be sent immediately)

5. Fill out and complete the audition form

*Things to prepare for at the audition:

A. Vocal Part – One minute of singing (without MR)
B. Dancing Part – One minute of dancing, and Music CD
C. Acting / VJ / MC Part – One minute of impromptu or memorized acting (no designated script)
D. Model – Posing and Cat Walking

*Directions:
A. A list of those who have passed will be individually notified by July 10th.
B. JYPE reserves the right to keep copies of audition footage it has filmed and received.
C. The selected finalists will have an opportunity to be trained by the JYPE Training Program.

Registrations will be accepted the day of the audition.

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Additional info can be found through JYP Entertainment’s official audition website. via allkpop