HYBE is on the hunt for the next global K-pop stars.

On July 4, HYBE officially announced the "HYBE MUSIC GROUP AUDITION" through its official HYBE LABELS audition SNS channels.

🎤 8 Labels, 1 Audition — A New Stage Begins

Along with a poster featuring a gold ring, HYBE teased, "A new stage is opening. One application. Eight label evaluations."

This marks HYBE's first integrated global audition, where participants can be evaluated by all eight labels under HYBE through a single submission.

💼 Labels Participating in the Audition

• BigHit Music
• BELIFT LAB
• Source Music
• PLEDIS Entertainment
• KOZ Entertainment
• ADOR
• HYBE JAPAN
• YX Labels
• Plus: HYBE X Ryan Tedder joint project

🎧 Ryan Tedder Joins the Search

World-renowned producer Ryan Tedder, known for collaborations with top global artists, is also part of the judging panel. He's working with HYBE on a new boy group project.

🌍 Who Can Apply?

Anyone born after 2007, regardless of gender or nationality, can apply. Categories include singing, dancing, or any special talent that shows who you are.

🗓️ Online Application Period

• Starts: July 14
• Ends: September 7
• Apply through HYBE audition website

📍 Tokyo Pop-Up Event

Ahead of the official audition, HYBE will also host a special pop-up in Japan. The event will take place July 27–30 at Mill Gallery & Mill 2nd in Shibuya, Tokyo.