K-pop, the music genre originating in South Korea, has been growing rapidly in popularity around the world. K-pop bands are increasingly selling out shows in countries outside Asia — and K-pop idols JJCC arrived in Sydney Thursday to play their first two shows in the country on Friday and Saturday nights.
JJCC, a band created by Chinese actor Jackie Chan and his company, Jackie Chan Group Korea, also had a special treat for their Australian fans: the chance to audition to become a K-pop star.
JJCC were present at the closed auditions at a dance studio in downtown Sydney ThursdayMashable Australia went along and spoke with band member Prince Mak about the process, as well as some of the hopefuls searching for K-pop super stardom Read more…
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