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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