In Korean popular music, more commonly known as K-pop, you do not simply decide to become an idol on the basis of your singing skills. You must be a performer. And to hone your performing skills, you must endure years of intense training in Korean entertainment companies before they decide to launch you as an idol. These sessions include nearly 12 hours of dance practice every day, coupled with singing and personality development sessions. A city-based bootcamp this month seeks to teach aspirants exactly what this entails. 

Lalisa Manobal, AKA Lisa from BlackPink, who is known for her bold dance moves and rapping skills, trained for five years and three months before she was launched in what is now one of the most famous girl bands in the world. In 2010, she was picked up from among 4,000 fans from Thailand who auditioned for the spot. Aria Ami, who recently made her debut as a K-pop idol, made headlines in India for becoming the second, after Shriya Lenka, to join this world of rainbows and roses. These two have evoked immense hope among Indian aspirants. To cater to the rising love for the phenomenon, Shital Sikarwar, founder of Tani Events and Entertainment, will be organising a three-day K-pop Mentorship Bootcamp to guide more hopefuls about all things entailing K-pop.