All the Finalists – Billboard

Class is lastly in session for The Debut: Dream Academy.

HYBE and Geffen Records revealed Monday night (Aug. 28) the 20 proficient contestants from round the world who will likely be competing for a spot in the first-ever HYBE x Geffen Records world lady group.

The various group of younger girls had been chosen from greater than 120,000 submissions after HYBE and Geffen introduced the three way partnership — HYBE x Geffen Global Girl Group Audition — in November 2021. The prolonged course of of making the group will likely be documented in an upcoming Nadia Hallgren-directed Netflix collection, which is able to delve into the journey to world stardom whereas together with perception into the in depth coaching and improvement program from HYBE and Geffen Records. The at the moment untitled collection is ready to premiere in 2024.

In the meantime, the 20 contestants will take part in The Debut: Dream Academy audition program, which followers can observe together with on YouTube and Japan’s ABEMA starting Sept. 1 at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT. After 12 weeks, the remaining members of the group will likely be chosen and the identify of the group will likely be revealed at the stay finale on Nov. 17. Fans will play an important position all through the total competitors by way of fan voting on Weverse and TikTookay.

“I have wanted to form an international group based on K-pop methodology for a while,” HYBE Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk shared at a press occasion in Los Angeles on Monday evening. “To do this, I believed we needed a capable partner. When I met [Interscope Geffen A&M Records CEO] John [Janick], from the first moment, we both felt instantly that we had a connection, musically and creatively. I am very proud of the rich history we have made and the tremendous talent we have found. I am proud of the opportunities we have created within the K-pop universe.”

For his half, Janick added: “Since we began our partnership two years ago, Bang and I have often spoken about our shared beliefs in artist development, music and creativity. To develop a global group with Bang, with the best of K-pop methodology, and our Geffen team, is truly special and will bring to life a first-of-its kind experience in music. Each candidate is incredibly talented, dedicated, and driven, making this an exciting moment for music fans around the world.”

Geffen President Tom March added: “Watching these incredible candidates work so hard to fulfill their potential creatively has been hugely inspiring to me and everyone at Geffen. People are going to be blown away when they see what each of these candidates has been able to achieve so far.”

Below, in alphabetical order, discover the names, ages and residential nations of the 20 gifted contestants competing to be in the worldwide lady group.