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Life And Career Of Korean Music Artists: What Does It Take?
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“K-pop star training educates the whole person,” wrote Euny Hong in The Paris Review. In addition to song and dance practices, trainees are taught sex education, basic etiquette, media training, and staying out of trouble. They are also required to refrain from driving drunk, taking drugs, and partaking in any activities that might hurt their ‘image.’
One can maintain a social media account and accept other jobs such as appearing in television commercials, music videos and modeling for brands while abiding by agency rules. Before her debut, Irene appeared in Henry’s 1-4-3 music video as an SM Rookie.
