# If you are serious about passing YG online audition, watch this...

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[00:00] 11 tips to pass the YG online audition in 2026.
[00:03] If you keep waiting for a reply from YG that never comes, it's not because you lack talent.
[00:08] It's because you're not passing their filtering system.
[00:11] I studied dozens of YG online audition submissions and trainee clips to find what actually gets you selected.
[00:16] If you follow all 11 tips, you'll be ahead of 95% of the auditionees.
[00:21] Tip number 11, follow Teddy rule for song selection.
[00:24] This is a secret that 90% of applicants ignore.
[00:26] Do not sing a Blackpink or Baby Monster song for a YG online audition.
[00:32] I know it's tempting because you love them, but it's a trap.
[00:36] When the casting team hears you sing How You Like That, they are naturally comparing you to the original members.
[00:42] Unless you are better than Rosé, you will lose that comparison every time.
[00:46] Instead, follow the Teddy rule.
[00:48] Teddy Park and the other YG producers are influenced by 90s R&B and soulful hip-hop.
[00:53] Choose a song that shows your unique groove.
[00:55] YG isn't looking for a new Lisa.
[00:57] They are looking for the next
[01:02] evolution of the YG sound.
[01:04] Choose a song that makes them curious about you, not a song that makes them think of someone else.
[01:06] Tip number 10, hook them before you even move.
[01:10] YG's casting team has to check thousands of videos.
[01:13] They don't have time to wait around.
[01:15] Most people waste the first few seconds walking to the phone or fixing their hair.
[01:17] This makes a busy casting manager want to skip your video instantly because it looks like you aren't prepared.
[01:21] You need to be already in position, centered, and looking right at the camera the second the video starts.
[01:25] Think of it like a TikTok.
[01:27] If your first frame isn't good, they scroll past you.
[01:33] At YG, the competition is 10 times higher, so that window is even smaller.
[01:37] By the time you start singing, their mind might already be made up.
[01:40] Tip number nine, fix your visuals with one adjustment.
[01:42] A huge mistake in online auditions is where you put your phone.
[01:44] Most people just put their phone on the floor or on a high shelf and start dancing.
[01:47] But, at YG, where visuals and first impressions are everything, eye-level placement can make the difference between being noticed or
[02:03] scrolled past.
[02:06] If the camera is too low, it makes your jaw look heavy.
[02:08] If it's too high, your eyes look small and you lose your star energy.
[02:12] To show the casting managers your true visuals, the lens needs to be exactly at your eye-level.
[02:18] And you need to follow the rule of thirds.
[02:20] Turn on the grid feature on your phone camera.
[02:22] You should be in the center column and your eyes should align with the top horizontal line.
[02:26] If you're too low in the frame, you look small and nervous.
[02:30] If your head is too close to the top, you look cramped.
[02:32] Placing your eyes on that top line makes you look balanced, confident, taller, and ready for a real stage.
[02:36] Think of that tiny camera lens as the judges' eyes.
[02:40] If you can't look directly at that camera with confidence, they will assume you can't handle a real audience.
[02:47] Once your angle is set, it's time to actually speak.
[02:49] Tip number eight, say less and sound like a star.
[02:54] The self-introduction part of the YG online form is where most people lose their chance.
[02:59] A lot of you say the same thing.
[03:01] To a YG casting manager, that sounds like a fan, not a
[03:03] Trainee. You have to remember, YG is looking for identity.
[03:08] They want someone who already feels like a star.
[03:11] Keep your intro under 10 seconds, but focus on your vibe.
[03:15] If you're a rapper, don't use a cute voice.
[03:18] Speak with rhythm and confidence.
[03:20] If you're a visual, look calm and grounded.
[03:22] Think about Jennie.
[03:24] Even when she was a trainee, she didn't sound like she was asking for approval.
[03:26] She spoke like she already owned the room.
[03:28] YG isn't just listening to your words.
[03:32] They are checking if your voice has soul.
[03:35] Tip number seven, sound like this.
[03:38] YG artists are known for their swag and soul.
[03:40] But, here's a mistake many applicants make.
[03:42] You think you need to sound like a fully produced track.
[03:45] During auditions, reviewers need to hear your real voice.
[03:47] If you use filters or auto-tune, it's a big red flag.
[03:50] It looks like you're trying to hide your weak points.
[03:54] And and it makes it harder to evaluate your natural tone and control.
[03:58] They aren't looking for a perfect edited song.
[04:00] They want to hear your real vocal strength and your natural character.
[04:02] The
[04:04] Rule is simple.
[04:06] Keep your recording clean and natural in a quiet room.
[04:09] Stand a few feet back so the sound is balanced.
[04:10] No filters, no edits.
[04:13] Let them hear your real tone.
[04:16] In K-pop auditions, raw isn't a bad thing.
[04:18] It shows the confidence in your natural ability.
[04:20] Tip number six, avoid this trap.
[04:23] One of the biggest traps in an online audition is that you can film as many takes as you want.
[04:27] But YG's casting managers can tell when a video is the 100th take.
[04:30] You look tired, your movements look stiff, and like you've lost your energy.
[04:37] YG values natural swag over technical perfection.
[04:40] If you make a tiny mistake while filming, do not stop.
[04:42] In fact, if you make a mistake and smile through it, or freestyle your way back to the beat with a bit of attitude, keep that take.
[04:51] A perfect robot video is boring.
[04:54] YG wants to see a human being who can handle the pressure of a live stage.
[04:58] Showing you can recover from mistakes proves you have the confidence they're looking for.
[05:03] Tip number five, let your skin do the
[05:05] talking.
[05:08] YG often prefers videos without heavy beauty filters.
[05:10] If your face looks like a blurry glowing mess, they can't see your real features.
[05:15] They need to see your skin texture and your facial structure to know if you're a good investment for their stylists.
[05:20] Using a filter makes it look like you're hiding something.
[05:23] Sit near a window and use natural daylight.
[05:26] It's the best expensive lighting you can get for free.
[05:28] It shows your eyes and your expressions clearly without looking fake.
[05:32] If a casting manager can see the real you, they can visualize how to turn you into a global star.
[05:36] Daylight shows the real you, but the way you edit your video shows them if you're professional or not.
[05:42] Tip number four, the 30/30 impact rule.
[05:47] The YG online form usually allows you to upload a dance and a vocal clip.
[05:49] Most people upload a 3-minute video of the whole song.
[05:53] Don't do that.
[05:56] Casting managers review hundreds of submissions and often form a first impression within the first few seconds.
[06:03] You need to use the 30/30 rule.
[06:03] Your video should be the
[06:06] 30 most impactful seconds of your dance and the 30 most soulful seconds of your song.
[06:10] No long intros, no standing around waiting for the beat to drop.
[06:13] Get straight to the killing part.
[06:15] If you don't hook them in the first 30 seconds, they close the tab.
[06:20] You want to leave them wanting more, not feeling bored.
[06:24] But before you hit upload, make sure you check the official requirements in the YG FAQ section.
[06:28] They have very strict rules and if you ignore them, your talent doesn't even matter.
[06:35] Tip number three, the application form bonus.
[06:37] This is a detail that 80% of people get wrong on the actual online form.
[06:40] Under the section for language skills or specialties, most people write none.
[06:44] But YG is a global company.
[06:46] Even if you only know 10 phrases in Korean or you can play a tiny bit of piano, list it.
[06:54] YG looks for global assets.
[06:58] If they see you are making an effort to be a bridge between cultures, your value goes up.
[07:01] It shows you have the grit to learn, which is more important to YG than what you know right now.
[07:05] Don't leave any box
[07:08] Empty.
[07:10] Every empty box is a missed opportunity to show your value.
[07:13] Number two, have a background like this.
[07:16] YG reviewers are judging your environment.
[07:18] If your room is messy or has too many posters, it distracts you.
[07:23] The rule for top trainees is the white wall rule.
[07:25] Find the plainest, cleanest wall in your house.
[07:27] This makes you the center of the frame.
[07:30] It allows the casting manager to visualize you on a real stage.
[07:32] If you look like you're in a bedroom, you look like a fan.
[07:36] If you look like you're in a studio, you look like a trainee.
[07:38] A clean background makes you look professional, but being truly prepared isn't just about what's behind you.
[07:44] It's also about what you do and how disciplined you are.
[07:47] That's why your final mindset is what determines if you're ready for a contract.
[07:49] Tip number one, make them afraid to say no.
[07:52] The most important tip, the one that actually clears the first filter, is what I call investment proof.
[07:59] When a casting manager looks at your online application, they're asking one question.
[08:04] Can I invest the time and
[08:09] resources needed to train this person without them quitting?
[08:11] Your social media or intro and your video style all need to show that you are disciplined.
[08:16] If you look like a daydreamer who just wants to be famous, you're a no.
[08:19] If you look like a strategist who is already training 8 hours a day, you're a yes.
[08:24] Show them that you are already an idol.
[08:27] You're just waiting for a company.
[08:28] YG online auditions are a game of authenticity.
[08:31] They don't want a mini Blackpink.
[08:33] They want a blank canvas with a soul.
[08:36] Tomorrow, use what you learn today while filming your audition.
[08:38] Apply these tips fully.
[08:40] Your presentation, your setup, your energy, and make every second count and see yourself get closer to becoming a YG idol.