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Mnet’s 'Boys Planet' claims to be most-diverse audition program ever

Mnet’s multinational audition program “Boys Planet,” a male version of “Girls Planet 999” (2021), airs its first episode on Thursday. Its producers and panel of celebrity coaches sat down for an online conference that morning to introduce the ...

2023-02-02

JYP Entertainment to tour nationwide in search of new trainees

Major K-pop agency JYP Entertainment will host a nationwide tour of open auditions to select trainees, according to the company on Monday. This is the K-pop powerhouse’s first in-person talent recruitment audition since 2020. The firm is behind ...

2022-12-26

FNC Entertainment to hold auditions in Thailand and Singapore

FNC Entertainment, the K-pop agency behind groups N.Flying, SF9, Cherry Bullet and P1Harmony, will hold auditions in Thailand and Singapore, it said Monday. "2022 FNC Pick Up Stage: Thailand & Singapore" will take place on Aug. 6 in Bangkok and ...

2022-07-11

With idols debuting as young as 14, experts say it's time for action

As K-pop groups are becoming younger and younger, members in their early teens are no longer outliers. Idols aged 15 are so common that their age hardly receives attention anymore. Members aged 14 still raise some eyebrows, but have nonetheless ...

2021-12-07

When it comes to audition programs, the future is female

The second half of 2021 is seeing a revival of girl group audition programs. Although domestic television ratings and public attention have been rather disappointing, experts say the genre still remains full of potential thanks to the global ...

2021-11-16