The program has confirmed 35 finalists and aims for a simultaneous debut in Japan and Korea.
Global fan participation has significantly increased, indicating market expansion.
[TV Daily Reporter Kim Jin-seok] Dean Fujioka and Choi So-young have expressed their anticipation for the birth of a global boy group on 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN Shin Sekai,' focusing on the trainees' potential. This latest season is a significant installment of Japan's premier idol survival audition program, which confirmed 35 finalists in the second ranking announcement on the 14th. Through CJ ENM's global label, the goal is to debut the group simultaneously in Japan and Korea while targeting the worldwide market.
The current season of 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN' presents a fresh vision built on past successes. Dean Fujioka emphasizes not only the improvement of trainees' skills but also their mental growth, expressing expectations that they will evolve into a group not bound by the past. This aligns with the expanding fandom across North America and Europe, showcasing a shift in the industry.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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