How to work in K-pop industry as a foreigner: Ex-HYBE hiring manager
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2021
- 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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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!
Imagine working for one of the big 4 and living in downtown Seoul. Thatd be so cool
A point to consider- when they say foreigners, they really mean people from other Asian countries...
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.
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😅
Anyone know the website for conexus lab?
Wondering how can we access the program?
그래픽 디자이너를 위한 직업이 있습니까?
Wow kpop is so big there are trainees to even work behind the curtains for staff positions
I really want to apply for clothing stylish is there anyone?
This was such a helpful video.... I'm going to look at their course material right away!! Thank you thank you 🙏🏻
For the Conexus Lab, how would we apply for the program? Does anyone have any idea how I would go about that?
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
Hybe is my inspiration to work hard and achieve my dreams
Hey, am I the only one who can’t find this website? Is it only accessible in Korea?
that hybe labels peru thing is a fanbase and just fan made account that seems to not even be in use now
is it possible as a foreigners who doesnt look asian to work as a stylists for. a kpop group?
Can you apply if you from Philippines?
Hmm, I've had enough K-pop as it is but it's intriguing nonetheles...
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.