Kpop Idol With The Least Training Years Debut. On average K-Pop idols train for about 2 to 3 years and in some cases they could also train up to as much as 10 years before they get the chance to debut. 2AMs Jokwon is the longest JYP Entertainment trainee to datehe trained for seven years before debuting.
Trainees train almost nonstop for an average of two to five years before being allowed to debut. As SM trainee i can say i dont get paid at all. However it depends on who it is.
MNET Koreas version of MTV General Manager Shin Hyung Kwan said It takes time to see who has hidden talents.
Jo Kwon from 2AM had to train for eight years before officially debuting as an idol group member. 11 K-pop idols who had very little training before debuting 1. Minjoon was left with just a debt. Johnny passed the SM Global Audition held in the USA in 2007.