[Voice Over in Korea] How to Become a Voice Actor in Korea as a Foreigner: A Guide from Provoice (Sub: 한국에서 외국인 성우로 활동하는 방법 - 프로보이스 가이드)
1. How to Become a Voice Actor in Korea as a Foreigner: A Guide from Provoice
If you are reading this, you are likely preparing to move to Korea or are already here, looking for opportunities in acting or broadcasting. You might have even found your way here after searching for "voice actor" or "acting" gigs on Craigslist.
Welcome! We are Provoice, a professional multilingual translation and dubbing studio located in Pangyo, Korea (the Silicon Valley of Korea).
We have a rich portfolio of dubbing major Korean animations like Pororo: The Racing Adventure and Tayo the Little Bus into English, Spanish, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Japanese, and many more. Our core business includes game character dubbing(NC Soft/NetMarble and etc.), corporate commercial recordings, and high-end audio production.
As a Project Manager who manages international voice talents, I’d like to share a practical guide on how you can start your career as a voice actor in the Korean market.
2. Where to Find Voice Over Jobs in Korea (and No, Not Just Craigslist)
Many foreigners in Korea start their search on Craigslist or Facebook groups. While these can be okay for one-off gigs, they aren't the best way to build a sustainable career.
The Pro Tip: Go Direct to the Source
The most effective way to get hired is to send your portfolio directly to professional multilingual dubbing studios in Korea—including us here at Provoice. The most effective way to get hired is to send your portfolio directly to professional multilingual dubbing studios in Korea—including us here at Provoice.
To find more opportunities, I highly recommend searching for relevant keywords on both Google and Naver (Korea’s most popular search engine). Try searching for Korean terms such as "성우 녹음" (Voiceover Recording), "성우 녹음 스튜디오" (Voice Recording Studio), or search by your native language, for example, "영어 성우" (English Voice Actor).
Once you find a studio that handles multilingual projects, don't hesitate to contact them directly to introduce yourself!