Dream of becoming the next BTS or Blackpink? This K-Pop Idol Trainee Experience in Seoul is For You!

Calling all Hallyu fans, press pause on the K-Pop song you’re listening to because we’ve got just the thing that’ll elevate your status as a K-Pop fan. If you thought dressing up like your favorite K-Pop stars, knowing their songs by heart, and speaking Korean was the closest thing to living out your idol dreams, think again! With Klook, you can experience the ultimate Hallyu pilgrimage and actually participate in a K-Pop Idol Trainee experience in Seoul! 

Perfect for all kinds of fans, we’ve put together a list of classes and activities for the ultimate K-Pop Idol Trainee experience! This covers the ins and outs of idol training - from singing and dancing all the way to glamorous shoots and makeovers - similar to what our idols experienced before their debut. By the end, you’ll be bursting with newly acquired knowledge, skills and souvenirs that’ll mark you as the ultimate Hallyu fan! We can’t think of a better experience for fans, so keep on reading for the activities you need to add onto your Seoul itinerary:

Head on over to a K-Pop dancing studio for a dance lesson or two! Whether or not you can dance, the instructors (actual back up dancers of several K-Pop groups) will guide you one step at a time. At We Dance Studio, you’ll be able to dance to the beat of the hottest K-Pop songs and learn the choreography in no time. In case you’re still on the fence, this studio is BTS-endorsed, meaning you’ll be dancing like a member of Blackpink or BTS by the end of the session. 

With your Klook voucher to We Dance Studio, you will also get the opportunity to make your first K-Pop music video with the help of the studio’s technicians! We’re sure only a few Hallyu fans are guaranteed such an awesome experience and souvenir!

Next on the agenda is a trip to the recording studio! Rock out to your favorite K-Pop songs and get a chance to record one of them at Seoul King Studio! Not only will you get to sing at the same studio some of the best K-Pop artists have sung, but you’ll also get to immerse yourself in the music-making process with short informative lessons on sound, rhythm adjustments, audio mixing and the like. This experience will make you fall in love with your idols even more!

Ready or not, you will get a chance to sing along to your favorite K-Pop track and take home an audio file, too! Regardless if you can sing or not, there will be talented singers and audio technicians to guide you through the process. In this unique experience, you’ll also get to record a 30-second music video, too! 

Your K-pop Idol Trainee Experience isn’t complete until you experience a Korean makeover. Now that you’ve danced to K-Pop hits and produced a K-Pop record, it’s time to look the part! Sit back and relax as professional makeup artists and hairdressers work their magic at a studio frequented by idols. In a couple of minutes, you’ll be boasting a glowing complexion and the same flowy hair advertised by the nation’s top actresses. 

Afterwards, it’s time to pucker up your confidence and strike a pose during a photoshoot directed by professionals. You’ll also get to take these photos home to display or even to post on social media! 

Any avid K-Drama watcher is well aware of the typical Korean uniform worn by leads in dramas. If you’ve ever wanted to sport the same look and replicate scenes in your favorite K-Dramas, now’s your chance!

Don a similar style uniform worn by Blackpink in The Knowing Bros or Park Shin-Hye in The Heirs and rent one in Seoul! At NUGUNA School Uniform Rental in Hongdae, not only will you be able to put on the cutest uniform set, but they also offer themed rooms for you to snap your photos in! However, if you want to wear the uniform outside of the studio, you can do that as well to make it seem like you’re really reenacting your favorite K-Drama.

If it happens to be your first time in Seoul, you must make sure you make the most out of it! Apart from the Hallyu activities we listed above, there are a couple attractions you absolutely cannot miss! 

Below, we’ve attached an infographic which includes many iconic attractions in Seoul. This map will take you through the bustling streets of Myeongdong, where you can buy all your K-Pop merchandise, all the way to top landmarks like Hongik University, where many K-Dramas have been filmed before.

 For more information on Seoul MVP Itineraries, visit www.visitseoul.net 

As Hallyu fans, we can’t wait to visit Seoul as soon as it’s safe! That said, be sure to bookmark these activities - and more - and book them before you go for the ultimate fan experience.