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HYBE India launches audition program to recruit new talent

Published: 24 Mar. 2026, 17:48 Updated: 24 Mar. 2026, 18:46

PAIK JI-HWAN
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A poster for HYBE India Audition [HYBE ENTERTAINMENT]

HYBE India will launch a large-scale audition across major cities in India as it seeks to recruit new talent and expand its presence in the South Asian market, the entertainment company announced on Tuesday.

HYBE India is the Indian subsidiary of HYBE, the Korean entertainment company behind BTS and other groups.

The Indian subsidiary announced the “HYBE India Audition” event through its official social media channels on Tuesday. It will hold auditions both online and in person in major cities including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Delhi.

Winners will receive a chance to debut after completing HYBE’s training program.

“We see strong potential in young people in India and of Indian descent,” HYBE India said. “We will support talented individuals so they can bring their own cultural identity to a global audience.”

India, the world’s most populous country with more than 1.4 billion people, also offers significant cultural diversity. The country has a relatively young population, with an average age of about 28 as of 2023, making it well suited for the K-pop production system.

Its rapidly growing digital music market also makes it a suitable destination for expansion in the entertainment industry. HYBE India aims to build on this potential and position itself as a cultural hub in South Asia.

“By combining HYBE’s global system with the creativity of local Indian experts, we aim to create new opportunities,” HYBE India said.

BY PAIK JI-HWAN [[email protected]]