This "Kakao Entertainment Actors Audition" involves six management labels under Kakao Entertainment, including BH Entertainment, VAST Entertainment, Management SOOP, Awesome ENT, J,WIDE-Company, and King Kong by Starship. This marks Kakao Entertainment's second integrated audition for new actors since 2019.
Anyone born between 2000 and 2010 can apply, with applications open until July 11th through the Actors Audition page on the Kakao Entertainment audition website.
The audition process includes an initial online application and video submission, followed by two rounds of offline acting tests, making for a total of three rounds of evaluation. Representatives and employees from each management company, along with renowned directors and writers, will serve as judges.
The final winners will engage in in-depth discussions with the six management labels under Kakao Entertainment to sign an exclusive contract with one company, receiving full support as they begin their careers as new actors. The first-round winners, based on photo submissions and a free acting video, will be announced at the end of July. Detailed information about the audition can be found on the official audition website, SNS, and through individual notifications to the winners.
The slogan for this audition is "The Start of Acting, Your First TAKE," symbolizing the beginning of one's journey as an actor and the shared growth to come. The audition aims to support and encourage the dreams and development of aspiring actors by providing various opportunities throughout the process.
Participants in the third round will have the chance to showcase their unique charm and personality through professional profile photoshoots and receive specialized acting training from industry experts. They will also have the opportunity to meet and interview with employees from the six management companies, exploring potential exclusive contracts and learning about various aspects of acting careers. Additionally, Kakao Entertainment's global K-culture fan platform "Berriz" will offer opportunities for the participants to introduce themselves to potential fans and industry partners.
This audition is Kakao Entertainment's second large-scale integrated management label audition since 2019. The first audition, a pioneering effort involving six major management companies, garnered significant attention, with the final winners going on to sign contracts and build their careers in various projects.
Actor Joo Jong-hyuk (BH Entertainment), known for his solid performances in recent dramas such as "Extraordinary Attorney Woo," "Frankly Speaking," and "Unmasked," is a notable example.
Kakao Entertainment stated, "We look forward to the participation of global rookies with dazzling personalities and charm, ready to continue the worldwide popularity of K-dramas and K-movies with their talent and passion. Kakao Entertainment is committed to discovering new actors, directors, and writers, providing opportunities for them to showcase their talents, and through this, contributing to the growth and global competitiveness of the K-content industry."
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)