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lhchea
Joined: 19 Sep 2009
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 Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:07 pm Post subject: Has anyone worked in the Korean entertainment industry? |
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I have been in contact with a few established Korean agencies for some entertainment (modeling, dancing, acting, etc.) work, but of course, they want to meet face to face before setting anything in stone. I will be flying out there next month to see what can happen, but in the meantime, I also am looking for a job teaching English.
I am wondering if any of you have worked in the entertainment industry, and if so, how have your experiences been?
Also, if I do get a job teaching English, AND get signed for work with an agency, will the entertainment work have a negative effect on the teaching position?
Please note that the teaching position will be a priority and that the entertainment won't get in the way in terms of time commitment, content, etc. |
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andrewchon
Joined: 16 Nov 2008
Location: Back in Oz. Living in ISIS Aust.
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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If you're on an E-2 visa for teaching English, then you will have to get a permission from your school to do other jobs. Hagwons will love to have a teacher with a high profile. How sleazy is Korean entertainment industry? I don't want to talk about that. Old tradition was that entertainers weren't fit to be invited to homes, so you may run into that, but very unlikely these days.
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bluelake
Joined: 01 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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| andrewchon wrote: |
| Old tradition was that entertainers weren't fit to be invited to homes, so you may run into that, but very unlikely these days. |
Andrew is correct. In the Joseon dynasty, there were castes in Korea. The aristocrats (yangban--the two orders of military and civil elite), the jungin (half-yangban--they had professional positions), peasants, slave/servants (nobi--some were privately owned, while others belonged to the gov't; some were quite wealthy, but still servants), and the bottom rung had the undesirables. That last group, the baekjeong, included butchers, tanners, and any other work considered too low to touch, including entertainers. It was a hereditary position, so you became whatever your mother or father was. Those people lived in separate villages from the others. |
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djsmnc
Joined: 20 Jan 2003
Location: Dave's ESL Cafe
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes, but isn't the OP trying to be an entertainer now and not in 1734? |
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T-dot
Joined: 16 May 2004
Location: bundang
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Yup, worked at a kindy hagwon for a year. |
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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| If you get offers to work on a show called "Surprise" and have any self-respect, don't do it. |
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bluelake
Joined: 01 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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| djsmnc wrote: |
| Yes, but isn't the OP trying to be an entertainer now and not in 1734? |
True, and I was just giving a little historical context. However, you will still find a bit of prejudice about entertainers when it comes from older generations. They enjoy watching the dramas and movies like everyone else, but if asked if they would like their children/grandchildren becoming entertainers, many would probably be opposed. Money? Fame? Even during the Joseon dynasty, some Gisaeng were extremely well-to-do, but if the mothers had a choice (they didn't, as it was a hereditary occupation), they probably would not want their daughters to continue in it.
With that said, I am sure many of the family members of entertainers today are very proud of their famous relations. At the same time, we have also seen in the past couple years how much fame has cost many entertainers, especially the younger ones.
Even though my son is a talented guitar player and is even in a rock band that has been gaining a fan base, I'm really glad he will also have a day job.  |
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typo
Joined: 16 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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If I may ask, how did you go about etting in contact with them in the first place?
I have a rather fetching woman who is sort of interested in this sort of thing in korea. Could you PM me some information? I'm assuming you're a chick and not a dude...though I guess the gender doesn't matter. |
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bassexpander
Joined: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Someplace you'd rather be.
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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| bluelake wrote: |
| That last group, the baekjeong, included butchers, tanners, and any other work considered too low to touch, including entertainers. It was a hereditary position, so you became whatever your mother or father was. Those people lived in separate villages from the others. |
In all seriousness, do you know what towns these people lived in? These families probably still have quite a sense of humor today, and living in such a community might be fun. |
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xpat
Joined: 13 Mar 2008
Location: Kangnam baby
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Back to the OP
I answered a couple of ads on Craig's List and Work n Play.
Sent my details and photo, next thing I know I'm called to be an extra in a bunch of movies; was called to do an audition, but had time conflicts if picked.
The pay is from 200K a day, plus transportation to and from the location.
Latest movie I was in was Good Morning President.
The poster who sais to avoid work for Suprise is right. From what I've heard, there is only on agent and he'll pay you 150K for a speaking part. |
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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| The poster who sais to avoid work for Suprise is right. From what I've heard, there is only on agent and he'll pay you 150K for a speaking part. |
I had no idea what the pay was. I said that because its an abomination of a show and the people "acting" on it, shouldn't be anywhere near a camera. I've heard more convincing stuff out of a kindergarten play. |
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bluelake
Joined: 01 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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| bassexpander wrote: |
| bluelake wrote: |
| That last group, the baekjeong, included butchers, tanners, and any other work considered too low to touch, including entertainers. It was a hereditary position, so you became whatever your mother or father was. Those people lived in separate villages from the others. |
In all seriousness, do you know what towns these people lived in? These families probably still have quite a sense of humor today, and living in such a community might be fun. |
No idea, although I'm sure I could ask a couple people and find out. My guess is, though, that those villages, if they still exist as villages (not incorporated into a neighboring town or city), no longer have the same families around. |
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misher
Joined: 14 Oct 2008
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A girl that I study with was asked to go on that Chatting with smarties program. I warned her that it is all scripted and so forth but she still would like the experience and hopefully it would lead to some kind of acting work.'
I could ask her how she got into contact with them if you want. |
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lhchea
Joined: 19 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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| typo wrote: |
If I may ask, how did you go about etting in contact with them in the first place?
I have a rather fetching woman who is sort of interested in this sort of thing in korea. Could you PM me some information? I'm assuming you're a chick and not a dude...though I guess the gender doesn't matter. |
I have some friends who already work in the industry there, so that was very helpful. I am still learning about everything though, so unfortunately I don't have much information to give out since I am not there yet. Look up the Gnsis agency for modeling though. I have a friend signed with them and he says that they treat him well. For talent agencies, I talked to JYP, SM, and YG. The only downfall is that I don't yet speak Korean...so I will have to learn very quickly..  |
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lhchea
Joined: 19 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry I doubled posted..can someone delete this one?
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