NMIXX: Jiwoo and Kyujin Look Back on Their Training at JYP

Before debuting with NMIXX under JYP Entertainment, Jiwoo and Kyujin were learning more than just singing and dancing. In a video posted on chef Park Eun-young’s YouTube channel, “Bobeunyoung,” the two artists discussed the classes and evaluations that shaped their trainee years.

Kyujin shared that trainees attended classes every Saturday, covering subjects such as table manners, history and computing.

Jiwoo and Kyujin recalled learning about the differences between Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Western dining etiquette. They were taught how to arrange utensils and use them properly. The lessons also covered simple habits, such as placing a napkin on their laps and keeping their elbows off the table during meals.

Alongside these classes, trainees faced monthly evaluations that, according to Kyujin, could include up to eleven separate categories. The areas mentioned included singing, dance fundamentals, choreography, K-pop dance covers, languages and writing rap lyrics.

Kyujin described the evaluations as demanding. Looking back, though, she feels they helped her develop her skills and make progress.