BIGHIT MUSIC, the label behind global K-pop stars BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and CORTIS, has opened applications for its 2025 Global Audition. After debuting their third boy group, CORTIS, last month, the HYBE sub-label is already looking for aspiring K-pop idols.
The program aims to discover the next generation of male idols and is open to males born in 2007 or later. Unlike many auditions, there are no restrictions on talent categories, allowing applicants to showcase skills in singing, dancing, rapping, modeling, or any area that highlights individuality.
The audition process offers two options: online or on-site participation. Online applications are available through the official website, from September 19 to December 7, 2025. Applicants must submit an introduction video with their name, age, and talent category, along with a performance clip that demonstrates their skills.
For those preferring an in-person experience, auditions will take place in the following cities
- October 18 – Los Angeles – Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County
- October 25 – Toronto – Chelsea Hotel
- November 1 – Sydney – Hilton Sydney
- November 2 – Melbourne – TBA
- November 8 – Ho Chi Minh City – TBA
- November 9 – Hanoi – TBA
- November 15 – Bangkok – TBA
- November 22 – Jakarta – TBA
- November 23 – Singapore – TBA
- November 29 – Osaka – Hearton Hotel Kitaumeda
- November 30 – Tokyo – AP Akasaka Green Cross
- December 6 – Taipei – Juang Jing Vocational High School
- December 7 – Seoul – TBA
Registration is required on-site on the day of the event for all 13 cities. Select locations, such as Los Angeles and Bangkok, will feature additional pop-up programs that celebrate K-pop culture, offering attractions like Korean food tastings, photo zones, and AI-powered voice comparison activities developed with Supertone technology. These cultural experiences are open not only to participants but also to the general public.
Applicants should be prepared to perform confidently in front of judges, whether online or in person. Online submissions require clear, concise videos, while on-site auditions call for live performances that highlight the applicant’s strengths.
BIGHIT MUSIC emphasizes authenticity and individuality, encouraging participants to express their true selves and unique style throughout the audition process.
