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        You Can't Do These 6 Things If You Want To Become A Trainee In YG Entertainment

        If you thought that being a K-Pop idol is easy, think again. If you want to be an idol, there are some strict rules you have to follow.

        YuJun, Kpopmap Editor
        3 min to read  ·  Published : Oct 22, 2020 · Updated : Nov 13, 2023
        You Can't Do These 6 Things If You Want To Become A Trainee In YG Entertainment

        YG Entertainment

        If you thought that being a K-Pop idol guarantees a glamorous lifestyle and only fun, we cannot emphasize just how wrong you are. In addition to all the hard work of training, the relentless practice, and unending schedules, every K-Pop agency has its own rules that all trainees must abide by, and sometimes, it means giving up a bit of freedom that one would have had if they were not idol trainees.

        Of course, some guidelines are actually healthy and beneficial as well, but for the most part, being an idol trainee means being in a controlled environment.

        With YG Entertainment being one of the best and top K-Pop companies in the industry, many aspiring trainees want to get into the company. Below are the six things that YG idol trainees have to sacrifice if they want to continue working towards their dreams in the company.

        Disclaimer: The images used in this article are generated by Canva and are not intended to depict any real person or entity. Any resemblance to actual individuals is purely coincidental. The AI-generated images are created for illustrative purposes only, and no personal likeness or identity is implied.

         

        1. Dating

        You Can't Do These 6 Things If You Want To Become A Trainee In YG Entertainment

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        Just like almost every K-Pop agency out there in the industry, dating is forbidden, and YG Entertainment is no exception to this policy. iKON's Bobby once appeared on MBC's "Radio Star" and stated that despite graduating from his status as a trainee and debuting as a professional idol, he too was prohibited from dating. BLACKPINK's JiSoo also once revealed that meal times for male and female idol trainees were also different to ensure the least amount of contact and exposure between each other.

         

        2. Traveling

        You Can't Do These 6 Things If You Want To Become A Trainee In YG Entertainment

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        WINNER's Yoon once talked about how the only travel experience he had was a field trip he went on during his days back in school.

         

        3. Going To Clubs

        You Can't Do These 6 Things If You Want To Become A Trainee In YG Entertainment

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        If you're one of those types of people who really enjoy the nightlife and can't resist going out on a Saturday night to dance the night away, forget about joining YG Entertainment. BLACKPINK members once appeared as guests on JYP Entertainment founder Park JinYoung's TV show and revealed that the very first time they ever went to a club was during their one-year debut anniversary celebration.

         

        4. Driving

        You Can't Do These 6 Things If You Want To Become A Trainee In YG Entertainment

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        Even if one has a driver's license and years of experience driving, all YG Entertainment trainees are forbidden from ever driving on their own. We can assume that this is a safety measure to minimize accidents. WINNER's MiNo revealed that all idol trainees have to get permission before purchasing a car as well.

         

        5. Cosmetic Surgery + Tattoos

        You Can't Do These 6 Things If You Want To Become A Trainee In YG Entertainment

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        This is somewhat surprising since many idols invest in looking beautiful, but it seems that YG Entertainment forbids all trainees to get any cosmetic surgery or tattoos until they actually become idols.

         

        6. Drinking & Smoking

        You Can't Do These 6 Things If You Want To Become A Trainee In YG Entertainment

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        This one doesn't really seem to be unfair, as it actually helps the idol trainees the most. If you like to indulge in a few drinks here and there, you probably won't last long in YG Entertainment.

         

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