HYBE India Announces Auditions
HYBE India has officially revealed plans to hold auditions for its upcoming girl group, with applications opening on March 31. The announcement was made from their Mumbai office, marking a significant step in expanding K-pop's reach in India.
The South Korean label, known for managing global sensations like BTS, SEVENTEEN, and ENHYPEN, is set to tap into the Indian talent pool following the success of Indian artist Lara Raj in the girl group KATSEYE.
Audition Schedule
When Will Auditions Take Place?
The auditions are scheduled to run from March 31, 2026, to July 31, 2026.
HYBE India is announces auditions for a girl band
">Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply?
The auditions are open to female candidates from across India, specifically those born between 2005 and 2011.
Qualifications Required
Applicants should demonstrate their unique talents in various performance areas, including singing, rapping, dancing, acting, and modeling.
KATSEYE is HYBE's girl group based in Los Angeles
">Audition Locations
Where Will Auditions Be Held?
Auditions will take place both online and in-person across major cities including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune. Additional pop-up events will also be organized as part of the audition experience.
TXT, NewJeans, ENHYPEN, and SEVENTEEN, all are managed by HYBE
">Reason Behind the Auditions
Why is HYBE India Auditioning?
The decision to launch auditions stems from extensive research conducted in India over the past few years. This included a nationwide survey targeting audiences in their teens and twenties, along with qualitative studies in six major cities, in collaboration with Nielsen. The goal is to create a girl group that embodies 'Harmony in Diversity' and shares authentic narratives of contemporary Indian women with a global audience.
BTS is managed by HYBE's subsidy BIGHIT Music
">Statements from HYBE India
What Did HYBE India Say?
Damien Woochang Lee, the CEO of HYBE India, emphasized that this audition marks a pivotal step in the company's long-term strategy for the Indian market. He stated, "India has never lacked talent or ambition-what's been missing is a consistent pathway to the global stage. What we're building is that bridge: a system that allows us to nurture artists with intention, and to be seen, heard, and understood beyond borders. This audition is where that process begins." Meanwhile, HYBE in Seoul is busy with BTS's comeback and preparing for their extensive ARIRANG world tour starting April 9 in Goyang, South Korea.