According to a report by Sports Seoul on April 22, SBS is set to launch a large-scale audition program centered on male K-pop idols. The production team has been finalized, and filming is about to begin. The show is currently scheduled to premiere in August.
SBS has long been considered a powerhouse in audition programming. Through its iconic K-pop Star series, the network helped reshape the landscape of Korean audition shows. Industry giants such as BoA, Yang Hyun-suk, Park Jin-young, and Yoo Hee-yeol participated as judges, bringing both credibility and entertainment value to the format.
K-pop Star discovered numerous talents now active in the K-pop industry, including AKMU, Kwon Jin-ah, Lee Hi, Lee Jin-ah, and Katie, solidifying SBS’s status as a leader in the audition genre. Since then, SBS has continued to expand the format by experimenting with interactive music shows like Fantastic Duo and The Fan, proving that auditions could evolve into participatory platforms that connect directly with audiences.
SBS’s audition shows have consistently led the way, not merely as stages for launching stars, but as bold experiments reflecting the cultural pulse of the times.
This upcoming project is also expected to mirror current K-pop market dynamics, shifts in fandom culture, and global trends. By returning to the audition format, SBS is preparing to redefine music variety once again this time in a format that is both traditional and modern. As anticipation grows, all eyes are on how this next chapter in SBS’s audition legacy will capture viewers’ hearts.
