Big Hit Music is looking for the next male singing superstar. The HYBE label, which runs K-Pop superstars BTS and Tomorrow X Together, announced over the weekend that it is looking for young men with “talent and passion” to become the next global superstar.
In a statement on their website, Big Hit asked male wannabes born after 2002 to tell their special story through music during this year’s application period, which runs from Monday (Oct. 18) through Dec. 20. Support for open auditions, with RM saying in a clip, “For those of you who want to share your stories through music and dance, and for those of you with beating hearts who dream of being an amazing artist even in this moment.”
App categories include vocals, rapping, dancing and producing, with Big Hit requesting a video of you singing the song of your choice, with a visible upper body and front photo (no filters).
BTS’s Jay-Hope also gave some advice to potential future superstars in the video through his own Big Hit audition experience. “Before my debut, I was a street dancer in Gwangju. I still remember the day I auditioned for dance school,” he said. “My heart still flutters when I think about that moment.” Chimin and Jin explained the details of the audition process, and rapper Shuga recalled how he went through the Big Hit process.
“I can tell you that this could be a turning point in your life,” he said. “So I urge you not to hesitate and apply! It’s more about showing how much you love music and your dream, not about succeeding at it.”