Episode Synopsis "Ep 2 - preparing for your debut"

- The rise of Asian pop stars touring Australia is great- Ailee coming to Australia- Why it's harder for a solo artist compared to a group - Being in a group, you can bounce ideas,  get them to answer interview questions you don’t want to, have someone to chat to when you’re down- Maknae - Sky was One Way's Maknae - he explains what it's like being the youngest -  Beast changing their name to Highlight and why the name change happened - The effects a name change could have on the band- Preparation for your debut- It could take years to get your debut-  You have no creative control at the start if you are in an Idol group-  The company makes the decisions. Even some of the biggest bands like EXO and Big Bang went through this- What happened to One Way when they were about to debut...- They chat about choreography, which happens after the music is ready

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• Ep 11. What made Psy (Gangnam Style) so successful
• Ep 10 - Advice to new K-Pop artists (from Lesley Chiang)
• Ep 9 - How you get a demo to a publisher
• Ep 8 - Why plastic surgery is a big part of K-Pop culture
• Ep 7 - How to be a K-Pop star; have you got what it takes?
• Ep 6 - The new way of promoting K-Pop music
• Ep 5 - What happens backstage at a music show
• Ep 4 - How to prepare for an album
• Ep 3 - What happens after you debut
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