HYBE, JYP, YG & SM Auditions: How to Choose Your Song

Choose a K-pop audition song for HYBE, JYP, YG, or SM that highlights your tone, control, and individuality.

Choosing a song for a HYBE, JYP, YG, or SM audition? Start with what your voice does best. For HYBE, think distinctive tone and pop appeal. For JYP, focus on solid singing and attitude. For YG, bring rhythm and personality. For SM, show clean, controlled vocals.

A song you love may not be the song that shows your voice best. Choose something that suits you and the company you’re applying to.

HYBE, JYP, YG, and SM: audition song choices

Company	Strength to highlight	Song direction
HYBE labels	A recognizable tone and a feel for pop.	U.S. pop that brings out your vocal identity.
JYP	Solid singing, preparation, and a good attitude.	Western pop you can deliver reliably and naturally.
YG	Rhythm, individuality, and presence.	Hip-hop or R&B-influenced songs; explore TEDDY-produced tracks.
SM	Pitch accuracy, clean tone, and controlled high notes.	Vocal-focused solo songs, such as Taeyeon’s.

HYBE: give them a voice to remember

Try a U.S. pop song that brings out your tone. Sing it in your own voice, with phrasing that feels natural to you.

HYBE has multiple labels. Listening to the artists at the specific label you are applying to helps you narrow your song choices.

JYP: show skills and attitude together

Practice your introduction along with your song. Listen carefully to instructions, and stay calm if you’re asked to sing a section again.

Choose a pop song that shows reliable fundamentals and natural expression. Pick something you can sing well from the first line to the last.

YG: put your own character into the song

Work on rhythm, phrasing, and presence. TEDDY-produced songs are a useful starting point when exploring the sound you want to bring.

Give yourself room to make the song your own. Try different phrasing and listen back to hear what fits your voice.

SM: control the high note

Pay attention to pitch, tone, and high-note control. Taeyeon-style solo songs can help you explore material that shows both technique and expression.

Reaching a high note once is different from singing it reliably. Choose a song you can repeat with the same control, including when you are nervous.

How do you choose the right audition song?

Does this song bring out my tone?
Can I deliver it consistently under pressure?
Does it show the strength I want this company to hear?

Listen back to a recording before you decide. Does the key feel comfortable? Can you hear your tone clearly? Choose the song that lets you answer yes.