Hybe Holds Global Auditions Perdana Looking for BTS and Seventeen successors

The Hybe music label recently announced the launch of its first global audition, which aims to find new generations from iconic groups such as BTS and Seventeen. This audition, called “Hybe Music Group Audition,” was officially introduced on Friday, July 4, 2025, through the official Hybe Labels Audition social media channel. In its announcement, Hybe stated, “The new stage began, one application, the opportunity to be evaluated by eight labels.”

Hybe took the initiative to hold this audition as a strategic step in expanding the reach of talents in the K-Pop music industry. By involving eight affiliate labels, including Bighit Music, Belift Lab, Source Music, and Pledis Entertainment, this audition provides opportunities for participants to become trainees in many labels with only one application. “This audition is a big step in our recruitment process,” said the Hybe representative.

This ambitious project will also involve famous producer Ryan Tedder, who has received a Grammy award. Ryan is scheduled to collaborate with Hybe to develop new male idol groups through this audition. With the participation of a producer with a strong track record, the hope to find the best talent is getting higher.

Terms and Conditions of Participants

This audition is open to all citizens with birth conditions in 2007 or afterwards. Participants are expected to show abilities in the field of singing, dancing, or other relevant special talents. Audition registration can be done online and will open from July 14 to September 7, 2025.

Hybe has prepared a strict selection process to ensure that only the best candidates are elected. In the announcement, they stated that the participants would be evaluated by an experienced jury team in the K-Pop music industry. “We want to find talent that is not only technically talented, but also has a strong character and the ability to adapt in the world of fast entertainment,” added the Hybe representative.

Hope for fans and trainees

The audition announcement was welcomed positively by K-Pop fans and trainee candidates. Some netizens expressed their enthusiasm on social media, hoping that this audition would create new idols that could continue BTS and Seventeen’s achievements. “Hybe really shows its commitment to find a new generation of K-Pop stars,” said one fan account on Twitter.

In this very competitive industry, many believe that auditions like this provide wider opportunities for individuals from different backgrounds to appear. This has the potential to bring new diversity and innovation into K-Pop music.

Golden opportunity for all talents

With this audition, Hybe not only focuses on local talent, but also expands its reach to global. Expected participation from individuals with various backgrounds makes this audition an inclusive platform. “This is a golden opportunity for prospective artists to show their talents on a wider stage,” said an industrial observer.

Hybe is now in a strategic position to find a new generation of K-Pop stars. This audition process is expected to provide a new color in the music industry and meet the expectations of fans of the emergence of new quality groups. After this audition, it is hoped that there will be a lot of good news about the next step for selected talents who can shine in the world music arena.