A wise person once said, “Age is just a number.” In a time when opportunities are accessible to anyone, anywhere, there are more ways than ever to showcase your talent. If you once thought your chances of auditioning to become a K-pop sensation were behind you, think again. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of open and rolling auditions by various K-Entertainment companies for you to try out.
Talent has no limit, and neither should you. Read along to find the opportunity that fits you best.
SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment is one of the biggest entertainment and artist management companies in South Korea. Home to artists like EXO, Red Velvet, aespa, and NCT, SM Entertainment is always open to recruiting new talent via ‘SM WEEKLY AUDITIONS’.
- Audition Details: The auditions are held offline in Seoul, at D Tower L Floor.
- Eligibility: Open to applicants of all genders and nationalities born in or after 2004.
- Categories: Vocal, rap, dance, acting.
- How to Apply: Offline registration is open every Saturday from 11 am-1 pm at the audition venue. Find more info at the SM Audition website.
JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment is the power house behind global groups such as Stray Kids and TWICE. They are always recruiting and looking for talents through their online open audition for aspiring individuals.
- Audition Details: The auditions are being conducted through online submissions on a rolling basis.
- Eligibility: Open to applicants of all ages, genders and nationalities.
- Categories: Vocal, rap, dance, acting, modeling.
- How to Apply: Submit an application via the JYPE Audition website.
ADOR Entertainment
ADOR Entertainment is an independent label under HYBE. Home to the award-winning girl group NewJeans, ADOR is holding open auditions to recruit male aspirants born after 2006.
- Audition Details: Auditions are being conducted via online submissions.
- Eligibility: Open to male applicants of all nationalities born in or after 2006.
- Categories: Singing, dancing, rapping, acting, songwriting, composing, vlogging, photography, etc.
- How to Apply: Submit an application via the ADOR Audition website.
KOZ Entertainment
KOZ Entertainment is a subsidiary record label under HYBE. Currently housing the boy group BOYNEXTDOOR and soloist ZICO, they are recruiting talented aspiring individuals on a rolling basis.
- Audition Details: The auditions are conducted daily through online submissions.
- Eligibility: Open to applicants of all gender and nationalities born in or after 2008.
- Categories: Vocal, rap, dance, producing
- How to Apply: Submit an application via the KOZ Audition website.
PLEDIS Entertainment
PLEDIS Entertainment is home to the global group SEVENTEEN and is another independent record label under HYBE. Currently, they are conducting ‘PLEDIS ONLINE AUDITION’ for recruiting talented aspiring individuals on a rolling basis.
- Audition Details: The auditions are conducted through online submissions.
- Eligibility: Open to applicants of all gender and nationalities born in or after 2008.
- Categories: Vocal, dance, rap, acting, playing instruments, visuals, producing, etc.
- How to Apply: Submit an application via the PLEDIS Audition website.
RETOPIA SALON
RETOPIA SALON is a new creative content label founded in 2024 under the leadership of former HYBE executives: CEO Bang Woo Jeong, CCO Kim Soorin and COO Park Joonsoo. Currently they are recruiting talented aspiring individuals through online auditions on a rolling basis.
- Audition Details: The auditions are conducted through online submissions.
- Eligibility: Open to applicants of all gender and nationalities born after 2008 or are 19 years of age or younger as of 2026.
- Categories: Vocal, dance, rap, acting.
- How to Apply: Submit an application via the RETOPIA SALON Audition website.
ABYSS Company
ABYSS Company is a talent management agency that houses global artists such as BamBam and MELOMANCE. Currently, they are recruiting talented aspiring individuals on a rolling basis.
- Audition Details: The auditions are conducted through online submissions.
- Eligibility: Open to applicants of all ages, genders and nationalities.
- Categories: Vocal, dance, rap, acting.
- How to Apply: Submit an application via the ABYSS Audition website.
Kakao Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment is a major South Korean entertainment, media, and publishing subsidiary of Kakao Corp. The company has recently overseen the production and management of GOT7 for the group’s latest comeback ‘WINTER HEPTAGON’. They are currently also housing the upcoming rookie group hrtz.wav, as well as subsidiary labels including Starship Entertainment and EDAM Entertainment. The company is recruiting aspiring talent through rolling auditions.
- Audition Details: The auditions are conducted through online submissions.
- Eligibility: Open to applicants of all ages, genders, and nationalities.
- Categories: Vocal, Rap, Dance, Acting, Model, Band (Vocal/Session), Singer-songwriter.
- How to Apply: Submit an application via the kakao ENT. AUDITION website.
WAKEONE Entertainment
WAKEONE is a South Korean entertainment company known for managing artists such as ZEROBASEONE and Kep1er. They are looking to discover and nurture talented aspiring individuals through online auditions on a rolling basis.
- Audition Details: The auditions are conducted through online submissions.
- Eligibility: Open to applicants of all ages, genders, and nationalities with qualifications to travel abroad.
- Categories: Singing, dancing, rapping, acting (application up to 2 fields).
- How to Apply: Submit an application via the WAKEONE Audition website.
CUBE Entertainment
CUBE Entertainment is an entertainment company that manages artists including PENTAGON, i-dle, LIGHTSUM, and NOWZ. They have a rolling, open online email/DM audition for individuals who want to give it a shot.
- Audition Details: The auditions are conducted through online submissions via official email and other official DM channels
- Eligibility: Open to applicants of all ages, genders, and nationalities.
- Categories: Vocal, rap, dance, visual, acting.
- How to Apply: Submit an application and get detailed information via the CUBE Audition website.
RBW Entertainment
RBW Entertainment is the company responsible for managing groups such as MAMAMOO, ONEWE, and KARA. They have a rolling and open online email/DM audition for individuals wanting to try out.
- Audition Details: The auditions are conducted through online submissions.
- Eligibility: Open to applicants of all ages, genders, and nationalities.
- Categories: Vocal, rap, dance, guitarist, drummer, bassist, DJ, singer-songwriter, lyricist, composer, arranger, producer.
- How to Apply: Submit an application by filling the form at RBW Audition website or through the official email (rbwauditionz@gmail.com). Get detailed information via the Audition FAQ website.
KQ Entertainment
KQ Entertainment is the force behind popular boy groups ATEEZ and xikers. Aiming to nurture more talents, they have an all-time open, rolling e-mail audition for individuals who want to become K-pop idols.
- Audition Details: The auditions are conducted through online submissions through the official email.
- Eligibility: Open to applicants of all ages, genders, and nationalities.
- Categories: Artist category (singing, dancing, or original compositions without accompaniment/instrument/microphone). Producer category (submit lyric writing documents and composition demo files)
- How to Apply: Submit the filled application form to the official email (kq_audition@kqent.com). and get detailed information via the KQ Audition website.
F&F Entertainment
F&F Entertainment is the record label and entertainment agency responsible for the management of K-Pop groups AHOF and UNIS. They’re also the managing force for actors and actresses such as Kim Gap Soo and Kim Ye Ji (‘Love Alarm’). They are conducting an open, rolling email audition for interested individuals.
- Audition Details: The auditions are conducted through online submissions through official email.
- Eligibility: Open to applicants of all ages, genders, and nationalities.
- Categories: Vocal, rap, dance, visual, acting.
- How to Apply: Submit the filled application form to the official email (fnfent.audition@gmail.com). and get more information via the F&F Audition website.
MNH Entertainment
MNH Entertainment is the entertainment and artist management agency responsible for artists such as the boy group 8TURN and soloists Lim Sang Hyun, VVON, and EJel. They have an all time open, rolling email audition for aspiring individuals wishing to join them.
- Audition Details: The auditions are conducted through online submissions through the official email.
- Eligibility: Open to applicants of all ages, genders, and nationalities.
- Categories: Vocal, rap, dance, visual, acting.
- How to Apply: Submit the filled application form to the official emails (mnhent_a@naver.com) or (mnhaudition@gmail.com). Get more information via the MNH Audition website.
These online open auditions provide valuable opportunities for applicants who may not have previously had the chance to pursue their dreams due to timing or circumstances. These auditions not only allow for more artistic liberty and diversity within the K-pop industry but also help talented individuals rediscover themselves and their passions. So there’s no need to feel discouraged about not being the “perfect” age or lacking the ability to travel for in-person auditions, just take your shot and pursue your passion with all you’ve got.
Be sure to check the companies’ official websites and social media channels for more information and related FAQs.
Wishing the best of luck to all aspiring talents!
Written By: N.V.S. Akanksha
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