[Official] Could a second BLACKPINK or BIGBANG emerge? YG to hold large-scale global auditions after two years

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Agency YG Entertainment is holding a large-scale audition for the first time in two years.

On the 22nd, YG Entertainment announced that it will conduct the "2026 YG GLOBAL AUDITION" from July to December. Following the "2026 YG SPECIAL AUDITION: GO! DEBUT" held in January and February, the agency is launching a global audition to discover talents from around the world.

The audition kicked off successfully on the 19th in Beijing, China. It will then visit Chengdu (July 25), Shanghai (August 1), Shenzhen (August 9), Tokyo (August 9), and Osaka (September 20) in Japan sequentially. Starting with the United States in October, auditions are scheduled to continue across Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand through December.

Anyone born between 2008 and 2015 can apply for this audition regardless of gender or nationality. Applicants may choose one area they feel most confident in among singing, rap, dance, or visuals. The application categories have also been expanded to include acting and special talents beyond the previous scope.

Whether pre-registration or on-site registration is available varies by city. Detailed information such as audition venues and dates will be released sequentially via the YG Audition official website and official social media channels. Pre-registration can be completed through QR codes posted in the promotional materials uploaded to those channels.

YG Entertainment has previously produced numerous globally recognized artists including BIGBANG, 2NE1, BLACKPINK, WINNER, iKON, TREASURE, and BABYMONSTER. With its top-tier in-house production system and expertise, YG has helped shape new trends in the music industry. Given this announcement, active participation from applicants with unlimited potential and promise is expected.

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