SBS Holds Audition For 'K-Pop Star: The Last Chance' in LA, Seattle and San Francisco

SBS is conducting audition for the final season of the popular TV show "K-Pop Star" in the United States. They have titled it "The Last Chance" for those who dream and aspire to become one of South Korea's popular artists.

On September, K-Pop Star will travel to several cities in the US for the global auditions. SubKulture Entertainment, a production company in Los Angeles, is partnering up with the television show with its West Coast auditions, including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.  The company has become well-known among K-Pop fans.

It is the first time to conduct auditions in San Francisco while previously, the show conducted auditions in Los Angeles and Seattle.

"K-Pop Star" is a South Korean reality TV show where three entertainment/talent agencies in South Korea hold worldwide auditions to find the next potential K-Pop stars. The preliminary auditions are held around the world including North America, South America, Asia, Europe, and Australia. The final winner debuts with the company of his or her choice, along with a cash prize of three hundred million won (approx. 300,000 U.S. dollars), two brand new vehicles, opportunities to become commercial models and casting in dramas, etc.

Some K-Pop Star contestants who became successful after their U.S. auditions include Season 3 winner Bernard Park (Atlanta) and runner-up Sam Kim (Seattle), as well as Season 4 winner Katie Kim (New Jersey) and Season 5 winner Lee Soo Jung (Chicago).

The winner will win 300 million won and a chance to release an album with the help of one of Korea's most influential companies including JYP Entertainment, YG Entertainment and Antenna Music.  Auditions will officially start in August and September with broadcasting scheduled for November.

The TV show "K-Pop Star: The Last Chance" is welcoming anyone who is talented in singing, dancing and playing instruments.

Click here to Apply at SBS Homepage.