celeb news HYBE X Geffen unveils finalists for Global Girl Group, Netflix and Samsung promo

[Gwendolyn]

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

HYBE and Geffen Records revealed Monday evening (Aug. 28) the 20 talented contestants from around the world who will be competing for a spot in the first-ever HYBE x Geffen Records global girl group.

The diverse group of young women were selected from more than 120,000 submissions after HYBE and Geffen announced the joint venture — HYBE x Geffen Global Girl Group Audition — in November 2021. The lengthy process of creating the group will be documented in an upcoming Nadia Hallgren-directed Netflix series, which will delve into the journey to global stardom while including insight into the extensive training and development program from HYBE and Geffen Records. The currently untitled series is set to premiere in 2024.

In the meantime, the 20 contestants will participate in The Debut: Dream Academy audition program, which fans can follow along with on YouTube and Japan’s ABEMA beginning Sept. 1 at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT. After 12 weeks, the final members of the group will be selected and the name of the group will be revealed at the live finale on Nov. 17. Fans will play a crucial role throughout the entire competition via fan voting on Weverse and TikTok.

“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 event in Los Angeles on Monday night. “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 part, 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.”

https://www.billboard.com/lists/hybe-geffen-dream-academy-girl-group-contest-finalists/adela/

 

 

[Gwendolyn]

These contestants have been getting the most attention!

 

 

 

 

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[Right Now]

Some of these girls are babies!

[MingYouToo]

i just know sophia is going to EAT the other girlgroups vocally  she gon show yall how a filipina SINGS

 

MHJ and YGE DO SOMETHING QUICK!

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[illia]

Go Iliya

[Mr. Blue_Shirt]

Oh this is SERIOUS serious

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[Cyanide]

We need Samara, Manon, Megan, Sophia, Lara, Adela, Daniela

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[FOCK]

Some of them are incredibly young, this process must be overwhelming. 
 

I can imagine they’re enjoying the experience, but I don’t see this venture working as they expect. I hope they’re being fairly compensated & aren’t pressured into crappy deals. 
 

Karlee is the only one that really stood out to me, for some reason. She didn’t seem forced & gave confidence. 
 

 

[Windy Day]

im sorry but this is sorta cringe 😭

 

mind you, hybe stans were laughing at SM when they announced nct hollywood akskkfkds

[Cain]

18 minutes ago, FOCK said:

Some of them are incredibly young, this process must be overwhelming. 
 

I can imagine they’re enjoying the experience, but I don’t see this venture working as they expect. I hope they’re being fairly compensated & aren’t pressured into crappy deals. 
 

Karlee is the only one that really stood out to me, for some reason. She didn’t seem forced & gave confidence. 
 

 

I agree, I can’t see this working yet but it’s obviously a taste of what’s to come in the music industry 

 

I think the trainee system and more globally representative popstars are gonna become a thing 

[Blade Runner]

This is so cool. 

[professor2000]

28 minutes ago, Windy Day said:

im sorry but this is sorta cringe 😭

 

mind you, hybe stans were laughing at SM when they announced nct hollywood akskkfkds

I was thinking the same…but like maybe I’m old and out of touch or something?  

 

I been wanting a Making The Band-like experience to follow for a while, so maybe this might satisfy that itch.  
 

But it comes across a little…forced + weird.  Especially that promo video.  
 

But let me not judge too soon.  

[Cheers]

HYBE needs to be stopped

[Joseline]

 

 

[Joseline]

 

[Joseline]

My faves for now

 

 

[hétérosexuelle]

The latinas and black girlies are giving it to me

 

bring me the mess

[magazine]

and all of this just for them to flop in the end?

naur 

[Digitalism]

We needed this tbh

[Gossip_Boy]

 

I’m UPPPP

 

Manon isn’t a child either. Let me gather blk kpop twitter.

[X~MoviePoP]

Alot of these girls shoulda just went into modeling. Would of prob been alot easier

[fijitears]

40 minutes ago, Gossip_Boy said:

 

I’m UPPPP

 

Manon isn’t a child either. Let me gather blk kpop twitter.

LIKEEEEEE, ***** they need to WIN so I can buy EVERYTHING!

[Morissette]

Why is this serving AI vibes? 

[truthteller]

it's giving AI bots

[venuss]

1 hour ago, Gossip_Boy said:

 

I’m UPPPP

 

Manon isn’t a child either. Let me gather blk kpop twitter.