Exclusive Interview: Trainee Sitala Wongkrachang

Before debuting as a K-Pop idol, it is important to undergo the basic training system. With that being said, have you ever wondered what is it like to be a K-Pop idol trainee?

Kpopmap got the chance to interview a trainee at LIONHEART Entertainment! Sitala Wongkrachang also called Sitala shared her experience about being a trainee in Korea as a non-Korean. We are more than happy to share with our readers our interview with Sitala.

Sitala Wongkrachang, from Thailand, is 23 years old (Korean age). She is the daughter of a famous Thai actor and her mother is a famous disk jockey. Prior to her being a trainee, she has worked with various magazines and filmed TV commercials such as Grazia Korea, Vogue Korea, Beanpole X Musinsa, Sulwhasoo and so on. She is also the youngest Chanel model in Thailand.

How long have you been a trainee?

I have been a trainee for 1 month at LIONHEART Entertainment. I have never trained back in Thailand.

 

Where do you stay?

I live in the dormitory of the Global K Center. I am always there, I don’t really go out.

 

When did you come to Korea and what were you doing?

I came to Korea 2 years ago, I transferred from my university in Thailand. I am a student at a Korean University but took a term break not too long ago. I saw an audition notice about 6 months ago and entered the company.

How are your Korean skills? How do you communicate with the other trainees?

Since I have to use Korean fo