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K-Pop Management Masterclass

Like Duolingo, but for K-Pop Management Masterclass. Tomo turns the whole topic into a game you play five minutes a day, until it actually sticks.

For the part of you with thirty open tabs that never became anything.

180 bite-size levelsAbout 5 minutes each

Free during early access · No credit card · iPhone & Android

Manager Meow
K-Pop Management Masterclass
with Manager Meow
180
Levels
8
Sections
5
Min/day
What you'll learn

Key ideas in K-Pop Management Masterclass

  • Common nouns are buried by generic search results
  • Artists outgrow youthful or age-specific descriptors
  • Unique spellings create a clean search environment
  • Names should allow for a transition from cute to mature concepts
  • How to ensure a group name is searchable and unique
  • Future-proofing a name for aging artists
  • Specific keywords signal genre and 'vibe' to fans
  • The name acts as the first visual/auditory cue for the group's concept
  • Acronyms are easier to pronounce across different languages
  • Short letter combinations are more versatile for logo design and merch
  • The strategic benefit of using acronyms
  • Checking for 'slang' or negative meanings in major target languages
  • Communicating musical style through naming conventions
  • Ensuring the name is easy to pronounce for both Hangul and English speakers
  • Trademark infringement can block merchandise sales and global tours
  • Identical names in different industries can still cause 'likelihood of confusion' legal battles
Why not just Google it

You've tried the other tabs

Wikipedia

Thirty open tabs. Four facts you actually kept.

YouTube

You watched. You nodded. By Sunday it was gone.

ChatGPT

One answer, then back to scrolling.

Online courses

Eight weeks. You meant to finish. You didn't.

Tomo gives K-Pop Management Masterclass the Duolingo treatment: levels, streaks, and quick quizzes that test what you just learned. That game loop is what the tabs above never had, so it's the one you actually finish.

Try a question

Here's what playing it feels like

A real question from this course. Take your best guess.

Naming for the Long Game

If you name your new group 'The Friends,' what is the most likely outcome when a fan searches for them online?

Get it right to open this lesson and 179 more in the app.

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Where K-Pop Management Masterclass takes you

Go behind the scenes of the global music phenomenon. Learn how to scout talent, build a brand, and manage the complex world of idols and fandoms.

  1. 1

    Launching Your First Group

    • Picking the perfect group name
    • Assigning roles: Leaders, Main Vocals, and Visuals
    • Planning a debut stage that goes viral
    • The first 24 hours after release
  2. 2

    Building the Idol Brand

    • Creating a unique group concept
    • The art of the 'Point Dance'
    • Designing eye-catching stage outfits
    • Managing social media presence
    • Handling variety show appearances
    • Building a loyal fandom name and lightstick
  3. 3

    The Daily Life of a Manager

    • Scheduling a 20-hour workday
    • Keeping idols safe in public
    • Managing dorm life and group harmony
  4. 4

    Winning the Music Shows

    • How music show scoring works
    • Organizing fan chants for live crowds
    • Securing the 'Ending Fairy' shot
    • Promoting on a budget
    • The importance of the 'Comeback' week
  5. 5

    Handling Scandals and Crisis

    • When dating rumors break
    • Writing the perfect official apology
    • Protecting idols from malicious comments
    • Managing departures and lineup changes
  6. 6

    The Business of Global Tours

    • Booking international venues
    • Merchandise design and sales strategy
    • Managing jet lag and health on the road
    • Adapting content for different countries
  7. 7

    Finding the Next Stars

    • What scouts look for in global auditions
    • The trainee contract explained
    • Designing a 5-year training curriculum
    • Evaluating 'Star Quality' vs. raw talent
    • The monthly evaluation process
    • The cost of training a single idol
  8. 8

    The Industry Machine

    • How the 'Big Four' agencies operate
    • Revenue sharing: Idols vs. Companies
    • The history of the Hallyu Wave
    • The future of virtual idols and AI

8 sections · 36 units · 180 levels. Built to play, not to enroll.

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