Home to MOMOLAND, Lapillus and TFN (formerly known as T1419), the K-pop company MLD Entertainment is set to launch a K-pop-inspired, all-Filipino boy group!
MLD Entertainment To Debut Filipino Boy Group in South Korea in Mid-June 2023
The K-pop agency that created MOMOLAND, Lapillus and TFN is set to introduce a new boy group this year!
The group consists of seven members selected from the Korea-Philippines joint global audition program, "Dream Maker." This became possible in collaboration with Filipino broadcast channel ABS-CBN, global performance and IP producer KAMP Korea and MLD Entertainment, a South Korean agency.
In particular, the idol reality-survival show is like the PH counterpart of Mnet's popular "Produce" series, which first aired in November 2022 and ended its three-month run with the final live broadcast on February 12.
Under the hosting of renowned Philippine MC Ryan Bang and actress Kim Chiu, singers Darren Espanto, Bailey May, and Angeline Quinto worked as mentors.
The South Korean mentors' team was also present. There's Brown Eyed Girls Jea, choreographer Bae Yoon Jung, former MBLAQ Thunder, composers and producers Seo Wonjin and Bull (Bull's Eye), as well as MOMOLAND and Lapillus choreographer Bae Wan Hee.
In the finale episode, "Dream Maker" then announced the final 7, which were selected among 62 contestants.
JEROMY ranked, No. 1 with more than 3.18 million votes, No. 2 is Marcus, No. 3 is KYLER, No. 4 is VINCI, No. 5 is REYSTER, No. 6 is KIM, and No. 7 is Winston.
With this, the final lineup for the new boy group named HORI7ON has been confirmed.
HORI7ON Profile: Group's Name Meaning, Members, Age, MORE!
Illuminated by the meeting between K-pop and Filipino pop (P-Pop), HORI7ON (horizon) according to MLD Entertainment, will carry the name's meaning of realizing the dreams of seven boys who started on the same line gathering in one place and facing the same goal.
Ahead of their official debut, the septet will conduct broadcasting activities, school and mall tours in the Philippines until March.
From April to May, HORI7ON will fly to Korea to undergo training, and at the same time, prepare for their debut album to be released in mid-June 2023.
Quick Member Profiles:
1. Vinci
Birth Name: Gabriel Vincent Malizon
Birthday/Age: March 11, 2001 (age 21)
Prospective Position: Leader
2. Kim
Birth Name: Kim Huat Ng (Filipino-Singaporean)
Birthday/Age: February 17, 2002 (age 20)
3. Kyler
Birth Name: Kenji Chua
Birthday/Age: July 6, 2002 (age 20)
4. Reyster
Birth Name: Reyster Yton
Birthday/Age: February 8, 2003 (age 20)
5. Winston
Birth Name: Winston Pineda
Birthday/Age: 2005
6. Jeromy
Birth Name: Jeromy Melendres Batac
Birthday/Age: February 1, 2009 (age 14)
Prospective Position: Center
7. Marcus
Birth Name: Marcus Rayden Cabais
Birthday/Age: August 31, 2009 (age 13)
Prospective Position: Maknae (bunso/youngest)
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