The selected members are expected to debut within this year.
Sakura and Kazuha from LE SSERAFIM will serve as panelists.
[TV Daily Kim Han-gil] The second audition program by HYBE and Geffen Records, 'WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE,' is set to premiere on the Japanese OTT platform ABEMA on the 24th at 8 PM. This program aims to identify the final member of a new 4-member girl group who will dominate the global stage, with over 14,000 participants expected to compete fiercely.
The selected member will join Emily Kelavos, Lexie Levin, and Samara Siqueira, who debuted through the audition program 'The Debut: Dream Academy,' aiming for a group debut within this year. Impressive personalities such as Sakura and Kazuha from LE SSERAFIM, Iroha and Mocha from ILLIT, and producer-actress Rino Sashihara from AKB48 will also join the panel, offering support while observing the participants' growth.
Son Seong-deuk, the chief creator of HxG, will serve as a judge. Known for choreographing for BTS, he is expected to elevate participants' potential significantly. KATSEYE, currently active, has achieved remarkable success on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200, and was nominated for the 'Best New Artist' and 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance' at the 68th Grammy Awards.
HYBE's audition programs continue to make a significant impact in the global K-pop market. 'WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE' holds the promise of further expanding K-pop's reach through the formation of a new girl group, particularly by sharing the genuine journeys of participants, which is noteworthy for evoking deeper emotional connections with the audience.
KATSEYE's growth stands testament to HYBE's unique artist development system, and this framework is expected to positively influence other groups as well. KATSEYE is already making waves in the U.S. market, presenting a crucial example that showcases the potential of K-pop. Their success is largely attributed to the high standards set by HYBE and its strategic approach to fandom formation.
Expectations are also high for the group that will be launched through this audition program to achieve similar growth as KATSEYE. With members from LE SSERAFIM stepping in to provide support, the well-formed professional panel is likely to have a considerable impact on the participants, suggesting that these combined elements will lead to the birth of new artists.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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