{"id":1992040,"date":"2025-09-02T00:21:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T00:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1992040"},"modified":"2025-09-02T00:21:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T00:21:25","slug":"want-to-be-a-k-pop-star-bts-blackpinks-music-labels-to-hold-auditions-in-bay-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/want-to-be-a-k-pop-star-bts-blackpinks-music-labels-to-hold-auditions-in-bay-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to be a K-pop star? BTS, Blackpink\u2019s music labels to hold auditions in Bay Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">(<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/kron4.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:KRON;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">KRON<\/a>) \u2014 Blackpink and BTS are two of the biggest K-pop groups in the world today, cracking through the mainstream and gaining millions of fans across all continents. Their respective labels, YG Entertainment (Blackpink) and HYBE (BTS), are looking for the next big star.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">South Korea\u2019s biggest music labels are holding auditions in the Bay Area this month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">HYBE subsidiary, Pledis, is holding auditions on Friday, Sept. 12 at EDS in Fremont, the dance studio announced on its <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DN1lLVjZOMx\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Instagram page;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Instagram page<\/a>. The audition welcomes all children born after 2007, and they can prepare the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Dance (Bring your own track)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Modeling (Catwalk, three poses)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cAny other special talent\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The tryout is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the studio on 6076 Stevenson Blvd., according to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DN1lLVjZOMx\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:audition signup page;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">audition signup page<\/a>. The judges from the HYBE label will be present virtually for an online interview. Pledis is the sublabel that manages <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tws_pledis\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:TWS;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">TWS<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/k-pop-boy-band-seventeen-235300345.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:SEVENTEEN;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">SEVENTEEN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><em>Related video above: IU\u2019s first Bay Area concert in Oakland last year<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/ariana-grande-kick-off-eternal-154019894.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ariana Grande to kick off \u2018Eternal Sunshine\u2019 tour in Bay Area;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\"> Ariana Grande to kick off \u2018Eternal Sunshine\u2019 tour in Bay Area <\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>From right, Lisa, Jisoo, Jennie and Rose from YG Entertainment\u2019s BLACKPINK pose during an event to promote the girl group\u2019s \u2018World Tour [Born Pink] In Cinemas\u2019 concert films marking the group\u2019s eighth anniversary in Seoul Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (AP Photo\/Ahn Young-joon)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/matcha-shortage-affecting-san-francisco-044023670.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Matcha shortage affecting San Francisco cafes amid recent boom in Japanese tea drink\u2019s popularity;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\"> Matcha shortage affecting San Francisco cafes amid recent boom in Japanese tea drink\u2019s popularity <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">YG Entertainment\u2019s audition is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 4:30 p.m. at Tingna in San Jose, the dance studio announced on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNjPHsKSMxs\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Instagram;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Instagram<\/a>. All genders of anyone born between 2007 and 2014 are welcome to audition. They have an option to audition in one of three categories: singing, rapping and dancing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cDon\u2019t miss your chance to shine and chase your K-pop dream,\u201d the post announcement read. \u201cSign up now via the link in our bio!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The YG audition signup page can be viewed <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfa2mndmENRPllKcmj9BhXcfyo54mY_TfVoTIzMYdgxSw4Chg\/viewform?fbclid=PAVERFWAMhtORleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp6FYh4nI9CXcMmk2QuOPs3j83CUowBQvv7j6JVvtuATSy8llUapSkZeZ6PqX_aem_pIVliUbbgSMsKhZ_tN-VDghttps:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfa2mndmENRPllKcmj9BhXcfyo54mY_TfVoTIzMYdgxSw4Chg\/viewform?fbclid=PAVERFWAMhtORleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp6FYh4nI9CXcMmk2QuOPs3j83CUowBQvv7j6JVvtuATSy8llUapSkZeZ6PqX_aem_pIVliUbbgSMsKhZ_tN-VDg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">here<\/a>. Tingna Dance Studio is located at 1510 Oakland Road #120 in San Jose.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/YGEntertainment\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:YG Entertainment;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">YG Entertainment<\/a> has orchestrated the rise of Blackpink since the group\u2019s debut in 2016. Blackpink was the first K-pop act to headline Coachella when the quartet performed in 2023. They have the most YouTube subscribers (98.7 million) of any musical artist today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC3IZKseVpdzPSBaWxBxundA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:HYBE;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">HYBE<\/a> is the parent company of Big Hit Music, the music label that released BTS\u2019s debut album in 2014. The seven-member boy band was the first K-pop group to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kron4.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KRON4.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KRON4. <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(KRON) \u2014 Blackpink and BTS are two of the biggest K-pop groups in the world today, cracking through the mainstream and gaining millions of fans across all continents. Their respective labels, YG Entertainment (Blackpink) and HYBE (BTS), are looking for the next big star. South Korea\u2019s biggest music labels are holding auditions in the Bay [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1992041,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[24133,360132,360133,35152],"class_list":["post-1992040","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-bts","tag-hybe","tag-music-labels","tag-yg-entertainment"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Want-to-be-a-K-pop-star-BTS-Blackpinks-music-labels.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1992040","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1992040"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1992040\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1992041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1992040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1992040"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1992040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}