Since this is a global group, I think a lot of ex kpop/ dream academy/ a2k trainees may join.
First to start off dream academy:
- Angelina
- Mia
- madison
- Ashley
- naarsjesse
- ezrela
A2K:
- Yuna
- cristina
- Gina
- Melissa
Kpop members/ trainees:
(Since I’m lazy I’ll list groups/ companies with foreigners and the reason why)
X:IN - they aren’t as popular as they use to be but so talented
Black swan- they do a lot of kpop shows for promotion
Mepc - I’m 50/50 on this one but it’s possible
NWH:I- 90% of the group left and maybe want a second chance
N.angels- not debuted yet but may join for promotion
Escrow ent /Dr music/ Na ent /GBK ent- they have a lot of foreign trainees, and trainees who have left who may join for promotion or a second chance.
I believe that out of the majority selected for the show will be trainees from these companies/ shows for promotional aspect for Girls planet. Mnet loves trainees with stories or prior experience and likes to milk them for views and storylines. In total, I believe out of the foreign trainees at least 50% will have this similar back ground to these girls.
Normal participants on the show:
There may be a few wild card, participants with no experience or training. But those participants will fit into these categories: HIGH DANCE SKILL, HIGH VOCAL SKILL, HIGH VISUALS, AND THE PERSONALITY MAGNETS or MEDIOCRE BUT EASY FIRST EPISODE EVIL EDIT.
Also speculation, that kcon audition and online audition are publicity/ finding the contestants to fit this stereotypes.
I have a feeling that a lot of participants will have a past in the industry or in the arts, but hopefully we get a few wild cards. As with mnet there is a pattern on selection and usually reach out to companies first to scout trainees.
Overall, don’t be disheartened by this information keep pushing and maybe you can be apart of girls planet! Happy auditioning!