allkpop has just been informed by SBS's "K-POP Star" that BoA would personally pick the top contestant from their L.A. auditions! BoA was named as a role model by applicants from all over the world, and is recognized as one of Asia's top stars. Having achieved 'world-star' status by her teens, BoA will offer knowledgeable advice and commentary to all those who try out. Meanwhile, JYP Entertainment's J.Y. Park will also meet the New York contestants in person. He'll be looking for another star through these U.S. auditions based on their raw potential. Hidden talent will be looked for rather than current skills or abilities, so contestants who have not yet refined their skills are encouraged to try out. Applicants can feel hope in J.Y. Park's abilities to scout diamonds in the rough, as he was able to mold Taecyeon (who didn't know how to sing or dance before) and Nichkhun (who had been an ordinary student) into the K-Pop idols they are today. These U.S. auditions will be the best opportunity for star-hopefuls to show off their talents and ability to a world star, and to the best producers in Korea. ? To participate in the U.S. auditions: Download the application here, and after filling it out, email it to either the L.A. email address (kpop@sbs.co.kr) or to the N.Y. email address (kpopny@sbs.co.kr). ? Deadline for Application: N.Y. - 09/16/2011 (Friday) L.A. - 09/23/2011 (Friday) ? Audition location: N.Y. - 9/17 (Sat) ~9/18 (Sun) Bergan performing Arts Center L.A. - 9/24 (Sat) ~9/25 (Sun) Artesia High School Contestants who pass through the 2nd round of U.S. auditions will be given the opportunity to participate in an audition in front of J.Y. Park (New York) or BoA (LA). The person that receives a plane ticket to Korea from J.Y. Park or BoA could be you!