K-popK-PopA genre of South Korean popular music known for polished production, intricate choreography, and elaborate visuals, built around trainee systems and global fandoms. K-pop has a huge following in theGo to K-Pop Glossary label and entertainment agency THE BLACK LABEL is opening global auditions worldwide –– including in the Philippines.

Aside from scouting for talent across Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, and the United States, the label is looking at submissions coming from Filipinos, with auditions taking place both online and on-site. On-site auditions are happening at ZERØ Studio in Mandaluyong this May 11, 2025.

Those looking to audition to be part of the next generation of K-pop acts will have to fulfill the categories of vocal, rap, and dance, with submissions eligibile to those born between the years of 2006 up to 2015. Applications can be filed via a pre-registration link, which can be found here.

THE BLACK LABEL was founded back in 2015 as an associate company of YG Entertainment from renowned producerProducerThe person who guides the creative and technical process of making a recording, shaping its sound, arrangement, and overall quality. Producers can write, compose, engineer, and direct performances, and aGo to Producer Glossary Teddy Park and Kush. The label manages K-pop icons like Rosé and Taeyang, alongside Seonmi. They recently launched their first group MEOVV –– who are set to release their first extended-play, My Eyes Open VVide, this May 12, 2025.

As we anticipate the release of MEOVV’s upcoming extended-play, My Eyes Open VVide, listen to their latest single album TOXIC below: