EAST COAST AUDITIONESS PICK JYP ENT. AS THEIR LABLE OF CHOICE

JYP Entertainment Auditions in New York City

where hundreds of aspiring singers and dancers from all over the East Coast swarmed downtown Manhattan for a chance of becoming JYPE’s next breakthrough K-pop star.

The company’s global vision has caught the attention of talented individuals, and the rainy weather was no deterrent for these hopefuls, who patiently stood in lines that wrapped around several blocks.

Closer to the elevator doors, allkpop was able to spend some time with the auditionees minutes prior to taking their place before the judging panel. Even with so much unique talent in the building, one thing was evident; these people all shared a deep-seated desire to be JYPE artists and students under the promising guidance of J.Y. Park. Below are some of the auditionees we met that day!

Alli Serencko, 20, drove with a friend from Middletown, Delaware to showcase her 16-years of dance experience. Although trained in ballet in her formative years, her skill easily allowed her to master hip hop, jazz, tap, lyrical, and contemporary as well. As an avid consumer of K-pop music for several years, Miss A ranks at the top of her favorites with their catchy English lyrics and refreshing delivery as a new girl group on the rise. Alli told allkpop, “I’ve listened to Korean music for 6 years, and [JYPE] is intriguing, they’re something new and something different.” Having watched many of Miss A’s music videos and performances, she learned the group’s dances and truly brought together her two passions.

Leann Kwak, 16, made her way to New York City from Maryland. At the start of her summer vacation, JYPE auditions couldn’t have come at a better time, and she came ready with a group of friends and a passion for singing. Leann stated, “JYP considers how much you want it, your passion. You have to show how much you want it and that’s genuine.” Leann’s favorite K-pop groups hail from JYPE, and she also greatly admires J.Y. Park and the label for their investment in each of the artists’ passion and dreams. Having recognized her own true passion and big dream, she hopes that JYPE recognizes it as well.