Platform for K-POP Aspirants 'THE PATH' Launched
CUEIGHT has launched 'THE PATH', an information platform for Japanese aspiring K-POP idols, in collaboration with Growth Holdings. The service provides AI-based agency matching, profile creation tools, and expert content for free, supported by advisor Kim Sung-eun, a renowned vocal trainer.
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CUEIGHT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ren Nagai) announced the launch of 'THE PATH' (URL: https://thepath.tokyo/), an information platform for Japanese nationals aspiring to debut as K-POP idols, in collaboration with Growth Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yohei Yamashita), a company specializing in web marketing, SNS operations, and application development.
Along with the launch, Kim Sung-eun, a vocal trainer who has coached top artists like TWICE and BTS, has been appointed as an advisor. The platform is also holding periodic auditions in partnership with Korean agencies, strengthening support for talented aspirants.
Background and Offerings of 'THE PATH'
In recent years, K-POP has gained widespread popularity in Japan, leading to a surge in young people aspiring to become K-POP idols. However, aspirants and their parents have struggled to access objective information due to fragmented data regarding which Korean agencies accept Japanese trainees, where to find reliable audition information, and what preparations are required.
Leveraging industry knowledge and a network of Korean agencies built through cross-border content production, CUEIGHT launched 'THE PATH' to provide end-to-end support, from decision-making to creating audition opportunities. The service is operated in partnership with Growth Holdings, combining their technological infrastructure with CUEIGHT's content production capabilities.
'THE PATH' offers the following features for free (no registration required):
1. Profile Creation Tool for Korean Agencies: Optimizes profiles for audition applications, allowing uploads of photos and videos. It generates a URL for easy sharing.
2. AI Agency Diagnosis (Covers 43 agencies): Matches aspirants with suitable agencies like HYBE, JYP, SM, and YG based on a 3-minute quiz.
3. Korean Agency Database (43 agencies): Compares agencies by talent requirements, artists, and evaluation criteria.
4. Audition Information Aggregation: Provides real-time updates on auditions held in Korea and Japan.
5. Trainee Content: Provides 182 professional guide articles, including visa and life guides, an artist directory (104 people), a group directory (35+ groups), and a glossary (109 terms).
Along with the launch, Kim Sung-eun, a vocal trainer who has coached top artists like TWICE and BTS, has been appointed as an advisor. The platform is also holding periodic auditions in partnership with Korean agencies, strengthening support for talented aspirants.
Background and Offerings of 'THE PATH'
In recent years, K-POP has gained widespread popularity in Japan, leading to a surge in young people aspiring to become K-POP idols. However, aspirants and their parents have struggled to access objective information due to fragmented data regarding which Korean agencies accept Japanese trainees, where to find reliable audition information, and what preparations are required.
Leveraging industry knowledge and a network of Korean agencies built through cross-border content production, CUEIGHT launched 'THE PATH' to provide end-to-end support, from decision-making to creating audition opportunities. The service is operated in partnership with Growth Holdings, combining their technological infrastructure with CUEIGHT's content production capabilities.
'THE PATH' offers the following features for free (no registration required):
1. Profile Creation Tool for Korean Agencies: Optimizes profiles for audition applications, allowing uploads of photos and videos. It generates a URL for easy sharing.
2. AI Agency Diagnosis (Covers 43 agencies): Matches aspirants with suitable agencies like HYBE, JYP, SM, and YG based on a 3-minute quiz.
3. Korean Agency Database (43 agencies): Compares agencies by talent requirements, artists, and evaluation criteria.
4. Audition Information Aggregation: Provides real-time updates on auditions held in Korea and Japan.
5. Trainee Content: Provides 182 professional guide articles, including visa and life guides, an artist directory (104 people), a group directory (35+ groups), and a glossary (109 terms).
FAQ
『THE PATH』で利用できる無料機能は何ですか？
韓国事務所向けプロフィール作成ツール、AI事務所診断（43社対応）、韓国事務所データベース、最新オーディション情報の集約、専門ガイド記事の閲覧などが完全に無料で利用できます。
どのような人が『THE PATH』を利用すべきですか？
K-POPアイドルとしてのデビューを目指す日本人志望者およびその保護者で、適切な事務所情報やオーディション情報、デビューに必要な準備に関する知識を求めている方に適しています。
キム・ソンウン氏とはどのような人物ですか？
TWICE、BTS、PRODUCE 101シリーズなど、数多くのトップK-POPアーティストやオーディション番組でボーカルトレーナーを務めた、韓国エンターテインメント業界で多大な実績を持つ第一人者です。
AI事務所診断では何がわかりますか？
HYBE、JYP、SM、YGを含む43の韓国事務所の中から、3分間の質問への回答に基づき、志望者の個性に最も合う事務所をAIが分析・提案します。
株式会社CUEIGHTとグロースホールディングス株式会社はどのような役割分担ですか？
CUEIGHTが日韓コンテンツプロデュースの業界知見とネットワークを提供し、グロースホールディングスがWEBマーケティング・SNS運用・アプリケーション開発などのテクノロジー基盤を提供しています。