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Kimi
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How can I convince my parents to let me audition ?
My name is Kimi im 13 and I really want to be akpop idol I was planning to audition under hybe but my dad thinks its a career that brings no money or value
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Yohan GIUBERGIA
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Hello Kimi!
I believe the most effective way to persuade your parents is to help them realize that it's not just about the financial aspect, but more about what truly brings joy and fulfillment to your life. :)
Demonstrate your passion for Kpop to them. Let them see why you love it so much and they'll start to comprehend its significance in your life.
Wishing you a wonderful day!
I believe the most effective way to persuade your parents is to help them realize that it's not just about the financial aspect, but more about what truly brings joy and fulfillment to your life. :)
Demonstrate your passion for Kpop to them. Let them see why you love it so much and they'll start to comprehend its significance in your life.
Wishing you a wonderful day!
Michelle M.
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Hello, Kimi !
This exact question has been presented to Career Village before, surprisingly similar. There are probably huge reasons why your father is advising you to look towards other activities and it's not that it's because he believes you wouldn't have a future in it. You are 13. Even if you can speak Korean, the market is opening up for English speaking singers for K-Pop but that is just now happening and no one can predict how far that will become popular. It is indeed an extremely narrow market, so your father is right on that point. You can fulfill your passion for this genre by forming a K-Pop group of your fellow junior high students and doing performances at school and in your community- if K-Pop is popular in your community. Do you just like the music or is it that you want fame ?
Your dad probably knows that you have not learned about the business yet and most likely isn't willing to expend the great amount of money it would take to accompany you to foreign countries, staying in hotel rooms wherever you need to go, that you may not know how to perform in a recording studio, and your father being away from his career not earning a paycheck while he takes you to auditions and stays with you at locations and performances. You are only 13 and would not be able to do this on your own financially and securely. It's just not doable right now and since your father is supporting you with a home, food and everything, his advice is very important. One just doesn't magically get a career as a performer at 13 because they want to. So listen to your dad and explore what you can do locally with friends that are like minded and have the talent. You don't go from no experience to overnight star and that is truly the reality. So there's no convincing of parents involved or necessary. Engage in your interests at your junior high school and enjoy each experience. If you are looking for fame and fortune, that's another story.
Fame and idol dreaming is fleeting. You will give up a lot of your freedom, try to find how to get back your privacy, be among large crowds of people, and if you say or do the "wrong thing" you could be out. You will be obligated to do things whether you want to or not as well as perform when they say, even if you are tired or not feeling well. It takes a certain maturity and spirit to be famous. Also, K-Pop fans prefer younger performers and although there is no age limit, you will have never planned an additional career when you leave K-Pop as you get older. I just think that you really need a clear picture of what you're thinking about. I like to be supportive, but for your own well being and safety, this is just something you will have to do locally as a hobby with friends.
If anything, think of becoming a singer that has a commercial following, something with a large audience and train as a singer now and even consider going to college as a music major. As you move along, explore what it is like for a career in the music industry if you genuinely have a love for music.
I hope this perspective is something you can think about to make beneficial choices for your career !
This exact question has been presented to Career Village before, surprisingly similar. There are probably huge reasons why your father is advising you to look towards other activities and it's not that it's because he believes you wouldn't have a future in it. You are 13. Even if you can speak Korean, the market is opening up for English speaking singers for K-Pop but that is just now happening and no one can predict how far that will become popular. It is indeed an extremely narrow market, so your father is right on that point. You can fulfill your passion for this genre by forming a K-Pop group of your fellow junior high students and doing performances at school and in your community- if K-Pop is popular in your community. Do you just like the music or is it that you want fame ?
Your dad probably knows that you have not learned about the business yet and most likely isn't willing to expend the great amount of money it would take to accompany you to foreign countries, staying in hotel rooms wherever you need to go, that you may not know how to perform in a recording studio, and your father being away from his career not earning a paycheck while he takes you to auditions and stays with you at locations and performances. You are only 13 and would not be able to do this on your own financially and securely. It's just not doable right now and since your father is supporting you with a home, food and everything, his advice is very important. One just doesn't magically get a career as a performer at 13 because they want to. So listen to your dad and explore what you can do locally with friends that are like minded and have the talent. You don't go from no experience to overnight star and that is truly the reality. So there's no convincing of parents involved or necessary. Engage in your interests at your junior high school and enjoy each experience. If you are looking for fame and fortune, that's another story.
Fame and idol dreaming is fleeting. You will give up a lot of your freedom, try to find how to get back your privacy, be among large crowds of people, and if you say or do the "wrong thing" you could be out. You will be obligated to do things whether you want to or not as well as perform when they say, even if you are tired or not feeling well. It takes a certain maturity and spirit to be famous. Also, K-Pop fans prefer younger performers and although there is no age limit, you will have never planned an additional career when you leave K-Pop as you get older. I just think that you really need a clear picture of what you're thinking about. I like to be supportive, but for your own well being and safety, this is just something you will have to do locally as a hobby with friends.
If anything, think of becoming a singer that has a commercial following, something with a large audience and train as a singer now and even consider going to college as a music major. As you move along, explore what it is like for a career in the music industry if you genuinely have a love for music.
I hope this perspective is something you can think about to make beneficial choices for your career !
Kevin Schweizer-Knur
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Kevin’s Answer
Hey there, Kimi! To win your parents over, demonstrate your dedication by studying the K-pop industry and outlining how it can lead to a rewarding career. Highlight the intense effort, self-control, and abilities you'll hone, like singing, dancing, and communicating effectively. Share inspiring tales of triumphant idols and the opportunities for personal growth and financial success that the industry presents. Lastly, comfort them with the assurance that you'll keep education at the forefront and always maintain alternative plans.