How to work in K-pop industry as a foreigner: Ex-HYBE hiring manager

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K-pop is not all about singers ― there are countless unsung heroes working behind the scenes to produce and promote albums who dedicate their sweat and tears. And with K-pop sweeping the world off its feet, more people are craving to carry out such a mission at K-pop record labels that incubate and manage stars.
There is good news for them: music powerhouses here have ramped up hiring as they balloon in size. In the case of HYBE, home to phenomenal boy group BTS, the company currently has more than 60 job openings. In fact, the total number of its employees is 456 this year ― a leap from 73 in 2017.
With many companies expanding their businesses overseas, an increasing number of opportunities are now open to foreigners, says Lee Sang-hwan, co-founder and CEO of Conexus Lab, which was founded in 2019 to provide educational resources for those seeking jobs in the lucrative K-pop industry. Prior to establishing Conexus Lab with his partner Kim Sung-kuk, Lee worked in human resources in many companies ― including HYBE, CJ ENM and JTBC ― for more than a decade.
Article by Dong Sun-hwa

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  • @bobagreen8668
    @bobagreen86682 жыл бұрын

    I think the power these companies have over you once you sign the contract is underestimated. With working with the most famous groups, it would seem like a very fun job but why would be so many people complaining about it? A big portion of this video is him addressing those complaints. Never mind him saying that the job is like normal production, the real thing here is that work its not 9-5 it’s basically 24/7 and the salary is low. Plus this is Korea, labor laws are different. All in all, it sounds like a pretty bad deal.

  • @beot-kkot
    @beot-kkot2 жыл бұрын

    Funny how he talks about salaries in the industry being low, and “if you wait a few years, you’ll get a raise.” 🤦🏻‍♀️ The problem is still there: companies should appreciate their new hires and young talents more. Instead, they’re asking for patience and loyalty. 🙄 Come on, if these young professionals cannot have a decent wage now that the industry is booming, and the top executives are getting rich, when will they? Ridiculous!

  • @beot-kkot

    @beot-kkot

    2 жыл бұрын

    @btsbloopbloop It’s not like the work culture in Korea, duh! If you knew the strict hierarchy that rules all aspects of life, from society to family, all relationships, and work environment, you would have understood what I meant with my comment.

  • @f-ch3553

    @f-ch3553

    2 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree

  • @eshalim2788

    @eshalim2788

    2 жыл бұрын

    that's how korean boss are 😂😂😂

  • @beot-kkot

    @beot-kkot

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@eshalim2788 Chinese boss, too. 😉

  • @eshalim2788

    @eshalim2788

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@beot-kkot 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @TreyCary1
    @TreyCary12 жыл бұрын

    Imagine working for one of the big 4 and living in downtown Seoul. Thatd be so cool

  • @imjk11

    @imjk11

    2 жыл бұрын

    low wages and mad hours. Sounds cool bruv

  • @TreyCary1

    @TreyCary1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@imjk11 haha sign me up

  • @KM-ne1ft

    @KM-ne1ft

    2 жыл бұрын

    what is big4?

  • @TreyCary1

    @TreyCary1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KM-ne1ft the big 4 kpop labels

  • @hairstylistatjinhitent.

    @hairstylistatjinhitent.

    2 жыл бұрын

    Isn't it Big3? lol

  • @onyxcat1312
    @onyxcat1312 Жыл бұрын

    Sometimes I dream about working in Seoul. Other times, I think how terrible it would be considering how strict the work environment is and my lack of focus and if I have ADHD😅

  • @seoulnessie
    @seoulnessie2 жыл бұрын

    A point to consider- when they say foreigners, they really mean people from other Asian countries...

  • @Vor567tez

    @Vor567tez

    2 жыл бұрын

    Actually they do hire foreigners from non-East Asia , particularly from America but I think it's mostly choreograpers and music producer.

  • @RosiaAsha

    @RosiaAsha

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ohh so all East & south Asians have a high chance or everyone that’s able to fluently speak Korean

  • @TheKpopProf

    @TheKpopProf

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's not entirely true, as they need people with linguistic and cultural ability in many of the larger markets, including those outside Asia.

  • @Lian_kun

    @Lian_kun

    2 жыл бұрын

    They prefer people who are Korean over others, that's true but it's not like they don't hire other foreigners but even so the scope of jobs are very limited for foreign applicants. Even the foreigners who are hired are chosen after rigourous process and after all that hardwork you'll realise you're paid less than the average salary other people get in Korea (this is not because you're a foreigner but most employees working in entertainment labels are paid less compared to other industries)

  • @aswalchitra

    @aswalchitra

    5 ай бұрын

    I mean like if any Indian or Indonesian idol comes, it's like a really big deal But I think it is a Lil great too Because most companies use some plastic surgery on trainees ( only taking bout them) And if they have an almost different face structure it'll be hard to " modify their face" Like take Oli london for example ( no hate)

  • @thatunloyalkpopstan6152
    @thatunloyalkpopstan61522 жыл бұрын

    Wow kpop is so big there are trainees to even work behind the curtains for staff positions

  • @akhila5464
    @akhila54642 жыл бұрын

    This was such a helpful video.... I'm going to look at their course material right away!! Thank you thank you 🙏🏻

  • @davidallenvo

    @davidallenvo

    2 жыл бұрын

    DId you ever find it? I'm looking for it and can't find it.

  • @lordtwiwi6076

    @lordtwiwi6076

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@davidallenvo you have to dig a lot

  • @madhumitha108

    @madhumitha108

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@davidallenvo check that guy's introduction...and go from there...

  • @kalaivaniv9203

    @kalaivaniv9203

    2 жыл бұрын

    What we qualified for job in k pop industry pls reply me🙏🙏

  • @ThePreciousg95
    @ThePreciousg952 жыл бұрын

    For the Conexus Lab, how would we apply for the program? Does anyone have any idea how I would go about that?

  • @blanquiplayz9002
    @blanquiplayz90022 жыл бұрын

    I want to do makeup, I an OBSESSED with makeup and anything with it really, I just need to get the stuff, learn a makeup trend in South Korea and be able to do it, sadly the thing abt not getting payed well is a problem, I'll be a foreigner, I'm already one cuz I'm not from the USA! And my family is already poor here, I need loads of money, or enough money for me to get a big house, and if they are complaining, Maybe I will at some point, idc if its hard, Cuz I live doing work or anything that makes me feel important, but not getting payed enough while working in such companies is absurd n

  • @maniacb9171

    @maniacb9171

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeah true, but u better not give up mate , give me updates when u can

  • @bubblegumziee

    @bubblegumziee

    Жыл бұрын

    same here! i wanna be a kpop stylist so much, let's work hard together and see u soon in Korea!

  • @xoxo-wd9bv
    @xoxo-wd9bv2 жыл бұрын

    that hybe labels peru thing is a fanbase and just fan made account that seems to not even be in use now

  • @enhlouv9265
    @enhlouv92652 жыл бұрын

    Hybe is my inspiration to work hard and achieve my dreams

  • @asmiivarshney3380

    @asmiivarshney3380

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like hybe too that much that I want to work with hybe too but seeing him say that the salary is low disappoints me. I want to live in Korea but with a RICH PAY and HIGH STANDARD OF LIVINGS. I like this field of work but I don’t want a bad pay. Maybe I should search something else.

  • @Lian_kun

    @Lian_kun

    Жыл бұрын

    ​​@@asmiivarshney3380 In S Korea, most jobs don't pay well, the work life balance is all over the place, you're owned by the company and at their mercy, you're also supposed to please your superiors because of the hierarchy. Women also get treated differently as they're often considered as liability as pregnancies and so. Workplace harassment is a thing but many people don't get to complain because that'll affect their work life. We being a foreigner also causes issues as they think we don't understand the culture and as most men in Korea has been through military the ones who have done their services definitely get along more, you being from the same university or school as your colleagues or higher ups definitely help and yes you should be good looking as well

  • @asmiivarshney3380

    @asmiivarshney3380

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Lian_kun thanks for the advice.

  • @Allaboutkpop111
    @Allaboutkpop111 Жыл бұрын

    Wondering how can we access the program?

  • @stephanietalledo6279
    @stephanietalledo62792 жыл бұрын

    Can you apply if you from Philippines?

  • @leveluplife3699
    @leveluplife36992 жыл бұрын

    What happens to the people that audition above the age limit ?

  • @Lian_kun

    @Lian_kun

    2 жыл бұрын

    They're not considered unless they show something which is a very rare talent, their application is rejected before crossing the first round.

  • @xysgsvvxvdv8315
    @xysgsvvxvdv83152 жыл бұрын

    Can anyone do internship in hybe company? 💔🙂

  • @noe1598
    @noe15982 жыл бұрын

    Hey, am I the only one who can’t find this website? Is it only accessible in Korea?

  • @akshhh1206

    @akshhh1206

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here...even I couldn't find the website!

  • @enjunmo

    @enjunmo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@akshhh1206 Hi, Sung kuk Kim, co-founder of Conexus Lab. I'm sorry for late to reply. We run a service called ENTERJOB EDU that provides edu content for employment in the K-pop industry. We also made content for foreigners and a few days ago, we made a K-pop company hire foreigner who is customer of our service. link : enterjobedu.co.kr/foreigner If you have any questions, please contact me through the Linkedin message and I will quickly check and reply. www.linkedin.com/in/sung-kuk-kim-534931222/ Thank you :)

  • @asmiivarshney3380

    @asmiivarshney3380

    2 жыл бұрын

    Type the website address in the address bar of your search engine, it will work

  • @SophieGHOST
    @SophieGHOST2 жыл бұрын

    Anyone know the website for conexus lab?

  • @infinite_traveler5275
    @infinite_traveler52752 жыл бұрын

    Hmm, I've had enough K-pop as it is but it's intriguing nonetheles...

  • @_1907_mariam
    @_1907_mariam2 жыл бұрын

    I want to work as a graphic designer...can I?

  • @christianjay5743

    @christianjay5743

    Жыл бұрын

    Goo

  • @cloudyme-um1jc

    @cloudyme-um1jc

    6 ай бұрын

    me too

  • @toonli
    @toonli2 жыл бұрын

    I don't understand English, what did he say?

  • @p1kachur473
    @p1kachur4732 жыл бұрын

    I wonder what i need to be a bodyguard for an idol

  • @TheKpopProf

    @TheKpopProf

    2 жыл бұрын

    You'd need to be accepted into the Bodyguard Association in Korea.

  • @Lian_kun

    @Lian_kun

    2 жыл бұрын

    First get accepted into the association, you should have a license to be in the security industry, you'll also need a background from martial arts to add in your CV. Most bodyguards in Korea have atleast 2 martial arts degrees

  • @TheKpopProf

    @TheKpopProf

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Lian_kun In my limited experience with professional bodyguards in Korea, most of them are at least 3rd to 5th degree blackbelts, and even though TKD is the most common martial art in Korea, since it's really more of a sport, I found that Hapkido was a really common background.

  • @Lian_kun

    @Lian_kun

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheKpopProf true

  • @GOBLlN
    @GOBLlN2 жыл бұрын

    is it possible as a foreigners who doesnt look asian to work as a stylists for. a kpop group?

  • @yourlocalgeniussssss

    @yourlocalgeniussssss

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s possible you dont have to be asain for being a kpop staff but in your choice kpop stylist or makeup artist it doesn’t matter as long as you have talent

  • @chee518

    @chee518

    Жыл бұрын

    @@yourlocalgeniussssss Are you being fr? I always though they prefer East Asian staff?

  • @theheadinclouds

    @theheadinclouds

    Жыл бұрын

    You usually need to have a lot of experience and in some companies, be married.

  • @senadiamarasinghe7139

    @senadiamarasinghe7139

    Жыл бұрын

    When it comes to stylists, they usually look for married women

  • @Lian_kun

    @Lian_kun

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@chee518 They prefer Korean staff because of cultural and language barriers but for stylists if you're already fluent in the language, good at your job then it doesn't matter problem tho is that you're paid very less for way too much work.

  • @jsj5125
    @jsj512511 ай бұрын

    I really want to apply for clothing stylish is there anyone?

  • @ibawansukkhongjee9688
    @ibawansukkhongjee96882 жыл бұрын

    I want to be a kpop training and I really need help

  • @luciferjones6093

    @luciferjones6093

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you are here to be kpop trainee then its not ri8 place!!

  • @6xyreng
    @6xyreng7 ай бұрын

    As an HR student, I think I am in capable of being a manager I think being empathetic and being a good communicator is a good quality of being a manager, just saying because as I have noticed in my country some managers are very self-centered, it was my passion and I am an outgoing person and I think straight and organize I can easily get along with people. I think these are the qualities of a manager should have.

  • @randomperson3275

    @randomperson3275

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes but the salary is very low

  • @6xyreng

    @6xyreng

    7 ай бұрын

    @@randomperson3275 but for me it doesn't really matter as long its feeding my stomach

  • @10mluv47
    @10mluv472 жыл бұрын

    I want to work in hybe as a videographer/video editor but i don't how to, and what courses i should take and if i needed an degree😔 anyone know?

  • @asmiivarshney3380

    @asmiivarshney3380

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tell me too please! It’s same lol

  • @cat-mv4xw

    @cat-mv4xw

    2 жыл бұрын

    First wherever you're do a course/degree related to your passion and then use it there do some research about the course on your own because you're the one who wants to do it and don't give up!

  • @10mluv47

    @10mluv47

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@asmiivarshney3380 someone replayed ☺️

  • @10mluv47

    @10mluv47

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cat-mv4xw Thank you so much! ❤️

  • @cat-mv4xw

    @cat-mv4xw

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@10mluv47 if need any help just comment 😉

  • @l0st_art8
    @l0st_art82 жыл бұрын

    그래픽 디자이너를 위한 직업이 있습니까?

  • @yourlocalgeniussssss
    @yourlocalgeniussssss Жыл бұрын

    I really want to be scheduler, choreographer or that type of clothing stylist but i searched it up and i can’t find it anywhere

  • @Lisa-tp7nq

    @Lisa-tp7nq

    Жыл бұрын

    Ya me too ☹️

  • @jsj5125

    @jsj5125

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@Lisa-tp7nq I want to the same clothing stylish I really want to that

  • @lavenderlillymi
    @lavenderlillymi2 жыл бұрын

    I want to work with BTS songs as a song writer and producer I want to start my own career too

  • @felixeustayeu7035

    @felixeustayeu7035

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow that's cool if u want any help u can search It up on KZread i think it will help!!

  • @felixeustayeu7035

    @felixeustayeu7035

    2 жыл бұрын

    "How to become a kpop writer and producer"

  • @lavenderlillymi

    @lavenderlillymi

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@felixeustayeu7035 not only with BTS I mean it's like a dream even before I started to Stan bts I have to finish my high school and start my career I hope I receive everyone's support

  • @lavenderlillymi

    @lavenderlillymi

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@felixeustayeu7035 thankyou so much 🥺

  • @felixeustayeu7035

    @felixeustayeu7035

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lavenderlillymi aww I'm ur 1st fan🥰🥰 and yes I hope it helped and please don't give up on ur dream u must really like it don't stop whoever stop u ignore them..I have a dream too and I'm really attached to it I hope it will come true..

  • @joshna2284
    @joshna2284 Жыл бұрын

    Is there any chance to become k-pop idol at24or 25

  • @hwaitingSeoul

    @hwaitingSeoul

    Жыл бұрын

    Rn the idols in 5th gen are teens. Like 16 to 20, at least for big groups. But I do feel maybe some open minded company but the chances are slim. Also it is a risky move because if you put money on that and did not get to debut then that money is in the drain.

  • @joshna2284

    @joshna2284

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hwaitingSeoul thanks for the reply, I lived my life in auto-pilot mode because of some reason, but when I realised it, it was too late I guess, as I grew up in a strict environment, toxic, it took this much time to Figure out what I want

  • @_chanbang9708
    @_chanbang97082 жыл бұрын

    to become a manager, you should be good on math? please answer huhu

  • @celeste0_0

    @celeste0_0

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you mean an artist manager I don't think you need to be good at math only knowing the basic

  • @littlebluefishy

    @littlebluefishy

    Жыл бұрын

    what kind of manager

  • @btsworlddomination3459
    @btsworlddomination34592 жыл бұрын

    What's this guys name? He seems very interesting😀

  • @TreyCary1

    @TreyCary1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lee Sang Hwan

  • @bangtansmm6607
    @bangtansmm6607 Жыл бұрын

    I am currently working at Amazon and thinking to apply to hybe careers

  • @user-tu1gv7cw6x

    @user-tu1gv7cw6x

    7 ай бұрын

    wow Amazon 👍

  • @mylyncordova7709
    @mylyncordova77092 жыл бұрын

    HOW ABOUT A PERSON WILLING TO WORK IN INDUSTRY BUT THEY CAN'T SPEAK A KOREAN BUT THEY HAVE A HARDWORKING AND PATIENCE ON THEM 🥺

  • @rockhit5378

    @rockhit5378

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you are hardworking you will learn Korean first I think

  • @TheKpopProf

    @TheKpopProf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Learn Korean.

  • @hyunjinsrose

    @hyunjinsrose

    Жыл бұрын

    If you are hardworking, then just put some hard work in learning Korean.

  • @xoxo-wd9bv
    @xoxo-wd9bv2 жыл бұрын

    He's worked in many places but only hybe in the title ??

  • @Lian_kun

    @Lian_kun

    2 жыл бұрын

    Rn BTS is one of the most popular group, he has worked for CJ E&M and JTBC but how would foreigners identify these companies? Most people only know most korean companies through K-pop or Kdrama thus HYBE

  • @maniacb9171

    @maniacb9171

    2 жыл бұрын

    it literall y says EX HYbe which means EXAMPLE hybe , and its to attract views cuz its very popular company cuz of bts , txt...

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