![]() ![]() ![]() K-pop boy band ENHYPEN / Courtesy of Belift LabĬable channel Mnet, which has produced a myriad of hit audition programs such as the "Produce 101" series, is slated to air the second season of "I-LAND" this year in cooperation with Belift Lab, a joint venture founded by Mnet's operator CJ ENM and HYBE, the agency of K-pop phenomenon BTS. TV personality Park Sun-young will be an emcee. Kim Sung-kyu of K-pop act INFINITE, Minzy, a former member of now-disbanded girl group 2NE1, and JAY B of boy band GOT7 will appear as the judges, along with acclaimed dance crew Just Jerk. "THE ORIGIN" is already attracting attention, with a video featuring a performance of 13 participants surpassing 10 million views on YouTube as of Friday. "The judges and the viewers will play 'This or That' game to single out more talented contenders." "The upcoming program will be able to create a new paradigm in the K-pop industry," MBN said. Those who receive the most votes from viewers with their performances will make their debut, but those who fail to do so will continue their training at IST. The contenders will vie against one another to join a new 13-member group that will debut later this year. ![]() It is a survival show featuring 13 male idol trainees at IST Entertainment, which represents K-pop acts like Apink, The Boyz and VICTON. Kakao Entertainment and Japan's Sony Music Solutions are set to premiere "THE ORIGIN ― A, B or What?" on cable channel MBN, Feb. Since talent search shows can help singers establish solid fan bases from the beginning of their careers, more entertainment companies are planning to produce them in 2022 to jump on the bandwagon. The stellar success of K-pop groups created through audition programs ― such as Kep1er and ENHYPEN ― is prompting the launch of similar shows. Contenders of the upcoming audition program "THE ORIGIN ― A, B or What?" / Courtesy of IST Entertainment ![]()
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