K-pop powerhouse label BIGHIT MUSIC is looking to find its next boy group with its forthcoming global auditions.
Its parent company HYBE, and BIGHIT MUSIC themselves announced the news of the open global auditions, with eligibility open to any male born in 2007 or after, with no particular limit on talent category. All nationalities from around the world are welcome to submit their applications and showcase their talent in any category of their choice, with the online application period open from September 19 to December 7, 2025.
Aside from the online auditions, offline auditions are also set to take place in 13 cities worldwide, available only to those who can register on site. The on-site auditions will move from Los Angeles, Toronto, Sydney, Melbourne, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Bangkok, Jakarta, Singapore, Osaka, Tokyo, Taipei, and Seoul, all within the period of October 18 to December 7.
A number of related pop-up activations will also be open in The Source OC in Los Angeles and EmSphere in Bangkok, allowing aspiring talents, participants, and the general public to immerse themselves in K-pop culture — including Korean food testings, K-pop themed photo zones, and interactive AI sessions that can allow themselves to compare their voices with BIGHIT’s roster of talents.
“We aim to offer a unique experience that goes beyond a simple audition by blending K-pop and AI technology,” stated BIGHIT MUSIC in an official press statement. “We warmly invite all aspiring artists to participate in this opportunity.”
Just recently, BIGHIT MUSIC debuted their latest group, CORTIS, who dropped their first extended play titled COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES. They mark the third group to join the renowned label, which also serves as home to TOMORROW X TOGETHER and global superstars BTS. The latter is set to make their long-awaited comeback in the global music scene this upcoming 2026, with plans for a massive world tour and full-length album already on the way.
Online submissions and further details regarding BIGHIT MUSIC’s global audition process for 2025 can be found here.
As we anticipate what is to come from BIGHIT MUSIC’s global audition process, listen to CORTIS’ debut EP, COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES, below: