HYBE's upcoming audition "&AUDITION" will broadcast worldwide sometime next year.
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HYBE Japan to Broadcast Audition Program '&AUDITION' in 2022
It has been confirmed that the upcoming audition program called "&AUDITION," which is produced by HYBE Japan and its affiliated label HYBE Labels Japan, will be broadcasted in Japan and on Youtube sometime in 2022.
"&AUDITION" is part of the global debut project that HYBE Labels Japan is preparing, and aims to discover trainees who will take part on the global stage, beginning in Japan.
K, Nicholas, EJ, and Taki, who became known for their participation on HYBE and CJ ENM's reality survival show "I-LAND," which was broadcasted in South Korea back in 2020, is also confirmed to be participating in "&AUDITION" as well.
Former 'I-LAND' contestants K, Taki, Nicholas, and EJ (left to right)
According to HYBE, the final lineup formed on the show will immediately begin preparations with the goal of debuting in 2022.
"Based on the expertise we accumulated in Japan, a systematic nurturing system, and the support of experts, we plan to support new artists so that they can become world-class artists," HYBE Labels Japan said.
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In addition, HYBE Japan also plans to nurture global artists through various fields such as performances, global fan community platforms, and the intellectual property (IP) business. While HYBE Labels Japan plan to collaborate in areas such as domestic management, music production, promotions, and more.
Meanwhile, HYBE Labels include Big Hit Music, Pledis Entertainment, Source Music, and Ithaca Holdings, and is actively promoting its Japanese business through its headquarters in Japan, HYBE Japan.
HYBE and Universal Music Group to Launch Girl Group
Aside from their plans to launch a Japanese boy group, HYBE, in collaboration with Geffen Records under Universal Music Group, is also planning to launch a global girl group that will not only be active within the United States, but also all around the world.
For the girl group, HYBE's headquarters in the United States, HYBE America, will be leading the project. According to HYBE, they are preparing a local training system such as gathering choreographers, vocal trainers, and music producers.
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HYBE's former girl group under Source Music, GFRIEND
In addition, they will also be working with health experts from psychological to physical, to ensure their artists' are in top shape to perform and make music.
They will also be showing the girl group's growth and achievements in becoming a global group that crosses national, cultural, and artistic borders.
Meanwhile, HYBE will start accepting applications for the audition until November 28.
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Written by Robyn Joan
