![]() "We ran a notice for three months to recruit 10 participants, but we got over 3,000 applicants from over 50 countries", an Mnet spokesperson said. ![]() "Compared to five years ago, we have about 10 times more non-Korean trainees", said an industry insider.Ĭable channel Mnet's reality show "Uhak Sonyeo: Ticket to K-Pop", which concluded on July 18, featured girls from around the world who came to Korea to learn the ropes.Ĭontestants came from Egypt, Japan, Poland, Russia, Sweden and Thailand. ![]() Only a few years ago Korean talent mills had to chase malleable foreign teenagers in their own countries if they wanted to manufacture combos with more global appeal, but now they come by themselves. The worldwide success of bands like Bangtan Boys, also knwon as BTS, TWICE, Black Pink and Red Velvet made Korea an attractive place to get training in the twin arts of pouting and hopping about. ![]() Korea has become a popular destination for wannabe pop stars from all around the world. Participants in Mnet's "Uhak Sonyeo: Ticket to K-Pop" pose in this undated picture. ![]()
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