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Getting Serious for 2026 Auditions — Big 4 Prep for Teens

By the Starbank Daeppang Team

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SM Entertainment

  • They love: clear tone color, clean dance lines, versatile concepts.
  • Show in 60s: stable chorus (vocal), precise full‑body dance, confident eye focus.
  • Pro tip: neat styling + simple background = your skills pop.

YG Entertainment

  • They love: raw vibe, unique identity, strong rhythm (“pocket”).
  • Show in 60s: one lane only—a cappella vocal/rap or dance with music.
  • Pro tip: fewer tricks, more groove; finish exactly on the beat.

JYP Entertainment

  • They love: sincerity, musicality, storytelling.
  • Show in 60s: sing a simple pop/ballad cleanly or dance with clear rhythm.
  • Pro tip: one sentence on why you chose the song/choreo.

HYBE (labels)

  • They love: performance + creator mindset (songwriting/producing).
  • Show in 60s: your best lane plus a 15–30s idea (topline, beat, arrangement).
  • Pro tip: label your files clearly; be ready for global rounds.

Your 60‑Second Clip Kit (one folder)

  • Intro (30–45s): name, age, city, languages, lane(s).
  • Vocal (60s): no heavy edits; clean outro breath.
  • Dance (60s): full body in frame; one take.
  • Optional: rap (30–45s) or creator snippet (8–16 bars).
  • Profile (1 page PDF): stats, training, contacts.
  • File name: Name_Country_Label_Lane_YYYY-MM-DD.mp4

Daily 30 (do this every day)

10m breath & diction → 10m groove/isolation → 10m lyric/story.
Record one take. Grade 1 thing: Pitch / Pulse / Posture / Pronunciation.

Safety First

Apply only via official audition pages. No “guarantee” fees. Keep a parent/guardian contact if you’re under 18.


You’ve got one honest minute—make it clear, clean, and confident.
— Starbank Daeppang Team