Idol Trainee Career

Overview

The Idol Trainee career is one of the most unique active careers in inZOI, allowing Zois to train as K-pop style idol trainees at Adam Entertainment, an entertainment agency located in Dowon. Unlike most careers that focus on a single type of task, the Idol Trainee demands simultaneous development across multiple disciplines (dance, vocals, fitness, and academic study) making it one of the most demanding career paths in the game.

This career has a critical restriction: it is only available to Young Adult Zois. Once a Zoi ages up to Adult, they are automatically removed from Adam Entertainment. Because the game is in Early Access, the career currently ends at the Senior Trainee rank with no progression to a debuted idol or performer role. KRAFTON may expand this career path in future updates.

How to Join

To start the Idol Trainee career:

Note that Adam Entertainment also offers a separate Employee career track for other age groups, but that is a different job line from the Idol Trainee path.

Recommended Traits

When creating a Zoi who will pursue the Idol Trainee career, consider selecting these traits during character creation:

• Entertainer enhances performance-related abilities and is well-suited for the idol training environment

• Go-Getter boosts ambition and work ethic, helping complete tasks faster

Being in an Amused or Confident emotional state also accelerates skill development, as mood affects skill acquisition speed. Maintaining positive karma and a good public image supports the idol persona.

Work Schedule

The five-day work week is more demanding than the Firefighter career's four-day schedule, leaving only weekends free for hobbies, socializing, and need management. If all tasks are completed before 6:00 PM, the Zoi is allowed to leave early and still receives full pay for the day.

Career Ranks and Salaries

The Idol Trainee career has three ranks. Each rank has a limit of 3 available positions. Pay is in Meow:

1. Rookie Trainee 136 Meow per pay cycle

2. Junior Trainee 400 Meow per pay cycle

3. Senior Trainee 600 Meow per pay cycle

The starting salary of 136 Meow is among the lowest of any career in Dowon. Income improves significantly with each promotion, nearly tripling from Rookie to Junior. However, even the Senior Trainee salary of 600 Meow is modest compared to other career paths. The Idol Trainee career is best pursued for the experience and the skills it develops rather than as a primary source of wealth.

Daily Tasks by Rank

Each workday features six tasks total, split into three morning tasks and three afternoon tasks. Morning tasks have a 3-hour window and afternoon tasks have a 5-hour window. All tasks are time-limited, and failing to complete them risks slowing promotion progress or even termination.

Rookie Trainee

The entry-level position focuses on building core idol competencies through dance, vocals, fitness, and study:

Morning tasks (3-hour window):

• Change into practice clothes at the wardrobe (1 time)

• Morning dance training at the practice room mirror (3 times)

• Practice vocals at the microphone (3 sessions)

Afternoon tasks (5-hour window):

• Workout in the fitness room (3 sessions)

• Afternoon dance training at the practice room mirror (3 times)

• Study producing on a computer (20 minutes)

Tip: Prioritize vocal practice first each morning. Each vocal session takes a significant amount of time to complete, and falling behind on vocals is the most common reason for task failure at the Rookie rank. Leave the computer study task for last since it is short and will continue running unless manually canceled.

Junior Trainee

The second rank increases the intensity of the training regimen. Dance repetitions increase from 3 to 5 in the afternoon, and language study is added:

Morning tasks (3-hour window):

• Change into practice clothes at the wardrobe (1 time)

• Study producing on a computer (20 minutes)

• Workout in the fitness room (5 times)

Afternoon tasks (5-hour window):

• Practice vocals at the microphone (3 sessions)

• Dance training at the practice room mirror (5 times)

• Study languages on a computer (20 minutes)

The increased number of fitness reps (5 instead of 3) and the addition of two separate study tasks make this rank noticeably harder to complete within the time limits. Save before each workday even one day with failed tasks can lead to getting laid off, and since aging happens in the background, there is limited time to recover from setbacks.

Senior Trainee

The final rank replaces the practice clothes with a stage costume and swaps producing study for recording review:

Morning tasks (3-hour window):

• Change into stage costume at the wardrobe (1 time)

• Study languages on a computer (20 minutes)

• Workout in the fitness room (5 times)

Afternoon tasks (5-hour window):

• Practice vocals at the microphone (3 sessions)

• Dance training at the practice room mirror (5 times)

• Check recording on a computer (20 minutes)

Since Senior Trainee is the final rank in the current version, the pressure to complete every task is reduced as there is no further promotion to pursue. The Game8 guide notes that at this stage, you do not need to focus on completing all the tasks since the career path ends here. Zois can focus on enjoying the routine and continuing to level their skills.

Skills Developed

The Idol Trainee career is an effective way to develop multiple skills simultaneously through its daily task requirements. Working on related skills during free time can also help complete tasks faster the following week:

• Performance leveled through dance training and vocal practice sessions

• Fitness leveled through the daily workout requirements

• Charm developed through social interactions and the performative aspects of idol training

• Instrument can be leveled separately at home to complement vocal and music production skills

• Media Production related to the study producing and recording review tasks

These skills carry over to other areas of life in inZOI. A high Performance skill benefits singing and stand-up comedy activities, while Fitness improvements help with physical tasks across all career paths.

The Young Adult Restriction

The Idol Trainee career has the most restrictive age requirement of any job in inZOI. Only Young Adult Zois can hold these positions. The moment a Zoi ages up to Adult, they are automatically removed from Adam Entertainment regardless of their current rank or progress.

This design reflects the real-world K-pop training system, where entertainment companies typically recruit and train young performers. Players who want to experience the full three-rank progression should begin as early as possible in the Young Adult life stage. Creating a new Zoi at the Young Adult age or aging up a Teenager are both valid approaches.

In the current Early Access version, there is no way to continue as a debuted idol after aging up. KRAFTON may expand the career to include idol or performer ranks in future updates, which could potentially be available to Adult Zois.

Tips and Strategies

• Start the career immediately upon reaching Young Adult to maximize the time available for all three ranks before aging up.

• Choose quick workout exercises like dumbbell lifts and lat pulldowns. Avoid time-consuming activities like treadmill running and yoga, which risk eating into your task windows.

• Complete vocal practice first each morning, it is consistently the most time-consuming task across all three ranks.

• Leave computer-based study tasks (language, producing, recording review) for last. They are short (20 minutes each) and will continue running unless manually canceled, so you can start them and move on if time is tight.

• Manage your Zoi's needs carefully the night before work. A well-rested, well-fed Zoi performs tasks faster and is less likely to become distracted.

• Save your game before each workday. If tasks fail and your Zoi faces termination, you can reload and retry with better time management.

• Use weekends to build Charm, Fitness, and Performance at home. Higher skill levels can make work tasks complete faster.

• Monitor your promotion progress via the Career section on the smartphone, which displays a progress bar toward your next rank.

• Never fail tasks at the Junior Trainee rank. Even one day of missed objectives can slow promotion progress significantly, and the Young Adult window is limited.

Adam Entertainment Building

Adam Entertainment is located in Dowon. The building contains practice rooms with mirrors for dance training, a vocal studio with microphones, a fitness area with exercise equipment, computer stations for study tasks, and wardrobes for changing into practice clothes or stage costumes. The layout is relatively compact compared to workplaces like the Dowon Fire Station, so navigating between task stations is generally fast and should not cause time management issues.

Future Expansion

The Idol Trainee career is widely expected to receive expansion as inZOI progresses through Early Access. Community wishlists on the official forums include requests for actual debut performances, fan meet events, music video filming, and further progression beyond Senior Trainee. The existing three-rank career framework provides a foundation that could be built upon to create a deeper K-pop simulation experience.