Korean Dictionary
How to say “K-pop trainee” in Korean
연습생
Yeonseupsaeng
IntermediateCulture
Usage & Context
A person training at an entertainment company with the goal of debuting as a K-pop idol. Trainees undergo intense training in singing, dancing, foreign languages, and stage performance — sometimes for years. Survival reality shows (서바이벌 오디션) like Produce 101 feature trainees competing for debut spots.
Example Sentence
그 연습생은 5년 만에 드디어 데뷔했어요.
That trainee finally debuted after 5 years.
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