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The period an idol spends as a 'trainee' at an entertainment company before officially debuting. Trainees practice singing, dancing, rapping, and foreign languages — often for years. Training periods can range from months to over a decade, with no guarantee of debut.
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“Lisa trained at YG Entertainment for five years before debuting with BLACKPINK — a relatively short training period for a major label.”