2026 K-Pop Audition Calendar
Complete Success & Eligibility Hub
Find open auditions by age, category, and agency. Check eligibility, audition video rules, and city tour dates for YG, HYBE, JYP, SM, and more.
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Do you dream of becoming a K-Pop idol? 2026 brings even more exciting opportunities with major agencies like YG, HYBE, JYP, SM, Source Music, KOZ, and WAKEONE. Use our interactive tool below to filter by your birth year, search specific agencies, and access official application pages directly.
Mid-October application checks
Directory reviewed October 17, 2026. Future attendance dates do not necessarily mean registration is open.
- BIGHIT MUSIC: Ho Chi Minh City Oct 17, Hanoi Oct 18, Singapore Oct 24, Jakarta Oct 25, Sydney Oct 31; Melbourne Nov 1. On-site registration from 11:00 AM local time. Online applications through Dec 5. Official poster ↗
- JYP Oct 18 center audition: born 2008–2016, any gender/nationality, one category. Vocal/rap, dance and acting preparation is one minute; models prepare walking and three poses. The notice checked here does not establish a registration time. Read center notice ↗
- JYP PROJECT NOIR: male applicants born 2002–2012; vocal, electric guitar, bass or drums. The body says Nov 15; the header says Nov 16. Confirm the actual cutoff, without assuming an extra day. Read band notice ↗
- YG Bangkok: notice text says apply by Oct 23; header shows Oct 24 at 00:00. Timezone is not established here. Selected applicants are notified Oct 30 for Nov 7–8 attendance. Choose one category; one application across the global tour. Read Bangkok notice ↗
- Source Music: Jeju Oct 17 and Seogwipo Oct 18 are for selected existing applicants. Registration ended Aug 23; no walk-ins. Read closed-registration notice ↗
- SM Weekly: born in or after 2005; Saturday registration 11:00–13:00 at D-Tower, L Floor. Bring ID. The separate 2026 global tour regions are marked Closed. Weekly instructions ↗
Interactive Audition Directory & Filter
Am I Eligible for 2026 K-Pop Auditions?
Select your birth year to highlight auditions you qualify for.
This checks basic birth-year, gender and category rules only. Missing or unconfirmed requirements are not counted as matches. JYP matches refer to its rolling online audition, not PROJECT NOIR. Travel and program-specific requirements still apply; the official application decides eligibility. Your inputs stay in this browser.
HYBE Labels
2026 BIGHIT MUSIC Global Audition
Source review: Official English poster: eligibility, online period, city dates/venues and 11:00 AM registration checked.
Official poster rechecked Oct 17: online Sep 14–Dec 5; males born 2008 or later, all nationalities, any talent. Remaining October stops: Ho Chi Minh City Oct 17 (NIZ STUDIO), Hanoi Oct 18 (SKYLINE DANCE STUDIO), Singapore Oct 24 (Metropolitan YMCA), Jakarta Oct 25 (AYANA Midplaza), Sydney Oct 31 (Korean Cultural Center Australia). Melbourne is Nov 1 (NV DANCE STUDIO). On-site registration starts at 11:00 AM local time; recheck your city before travelling.
Apply on Official Site
HYBE × Geffen Records
Global Girl Group Audition
Source review: Historical record retained; current portal lookup failed, not a fresh confirmation of program rules.
The shared historical record lists an Aug 31 deadline. The official portal could not resolve on Oct 17, so no current reopening was verified. Do not use a clone or an old form as proof of open applications.
Audition Ended
JYP Entertainment
Rolling Online Audition
Source review: Online notice /1, center notice /38 and PROJECT NOIR /35 read separately; deadline display conflict retained.
Oct 18 center notice: born 2008–2016, any gender/nationality, choose one category. PROJECT NOIR: male applicants born 2002–2012; vocal, electric guitar, bass or drums. Its body says Nov 15 but header says Nov 16: confirm with JYP and do not assume an extra application day.
Apply on Official Site
SM Entertainment
SM Weekly Audition
Source review: Weekly eligibility, registration and ID requirements checked; global tour regions all display Closed.
Weekly notice lists Saturday registration 11:00–13:00 at D-Tower, L Floor (same level as the Seoul Forest station ticket gate). Bring student ID, passport or another ID. The 2026 global tour regions are marked Closed; those archived birth years do not apply to the weekly route.
Apply on Official Site
YG Entertainment
2026 YG Global Audition — Bangkok
Source review: Bangkok full notice and ongoing list checked; cutoff display difference remains unresolved.
Bangkok is listed on the current ongoing page. Born 2008–2015, any gender/nationality; choose one category and apply only once across the whole global tour. Notice text says apply by Oct 23; header ends Oct 24 at 00:00 with no timezone established here. Selected applicants are notified Oct 30 and receive the Nov 7–8 time/venue by email. Do not treat other October tour cities as open applications.
Apply on Official Site
HYBE Labels
Source Music
2026 Summer Audition (Korea Tour)
Source review: Full official tour notice checked, including pre-registration deadline and no-walk-in condition.
The displayed Korea tour is not accepting new applicants. Jeju Oct 17 and Seogwipo Oct 18 are for applicants who pre-registered Aug 3–23 and passed the first screening. Details are sent by email; no on-site registration. Sokcho Oct 4 has passed.
Audition EndedSeparate track not verified
Source Music
Separate boy-group track — not verified
Source review: This is a clarification, not an announcement that a new boy-group program exists.
The linked current page describes the Korea tour with closed pre-registration. A dedicated boy-group application was not established in this review. Use a separately published official notice before preparing an application.
Apply on Official Site
ADOR
2026 ADOR Audition
Source review: Current qualification and photo/video requirements read in full.
Official current online notice: male applicants born 2007 or later, any talent. Required photos: waist-up with a clear face and full-body. Attach a video at least one minute long. Only successful applicants are contacted.
Apply on Official Site
HYBE Labels
BELIFT LAB
Current online audition
Source review: Materials confirmed; age and gender remain unverified. Check Site does not mean closed.
Current portal requires front-facing and full-body photos for all categories. Vocal/rap: front-facing performance; dance: full-body video; producing: creative work. Masks, filters or an obscured face exclude evaluation. Birth-year/gender rules were not established on the landing page, so check the form.
Apply on Official Site
HYBE Labels
PLEDIS Entertainment
PLEDIS ONLINE AUDITION
Source review: Current eligibility, materials and official-route exceptions checked; no gender rule inferred.
Prepare a front photo, self-introduction video longer than 30 seconds, and a media file or URL for your category. Use a regular camera and show your face clearly; masks, retouching or filters exclude judging. Check URL sharing permissions. Use the official portal; China has a separate official WEIBO route.
Apply on Official Site
HYBE Labels
KOZ Entertainment
Online Audition
Source review: Category-specific materials checked; age/gender not established by this landing page.
KOZ Entertainment is always on the lookout for new talent with its ongoing online daily auditions, welcoming aspiring vocalists, rappers, dancers, and producers! What to prepare: vocal applicants send a front-facing portrait plus one unaccompanied verse, rap/dance applicants send a front-facing portrait plus a one-minute video, and composing/producing applicants send a self-made demo — use a regular camera in good lighting, since photo-editing apps hinder evaluation. 🌟🎧
Apply on Official Site
CUBE Entertainment
Online Audition + Global Tour
Source review: Access checked; current recruitment, categories and eligibility not verified.
The previous /audition link returned 404. The official homepage loads, but a replacement application notice was not confirmed. Do not reuse past center-audition birth years as current online rules.
Apply on Official Site
WAKEONE Entertainment
Global Audition
Source review: Full current page and FAQ read; email-address conflict remains visible.
Ongoing, no gender/age/nationality restriction, with ability to travel abroad; up to two fields. Include the application, self-introduction and category videos under 2 minutes 30 seconds. The main page says [email protected] while its FAQ says [email protected]: confirm the current route via official channels before sending.
Apply on Official Site2026 Key Audition Highlights
BIGHIT official English poster checked Oct 17: male applicants born 2008 or later; any talent; online Sep 14–Dec 5. On-site registration starts at 11:00 AM local time.
BIGHIT remaining October stops include Ho Chi Minh City Oct 17, Hanoi Oct 18, Singapore Oct 24, Jakarta Oct 25 and Sydney Oct 31; Melbourne is Nov 1. Check your city notice before travelling.
JYP Oct 18 center audition: born 2008–2016, all genders/nationalities, one category. Its rolling online route has different eligibility.
JYP PROJECT NOIR: male applicants born 2002–2012; vocal/electric guitar/bass/drums. Body deadline Nov 15 conflicts with header Nov 16; confirm the actual cutoff.
YG Bangkok: notice text deadline Oct 23, selection notification Oct 30, attendance Nov 7–8. Header shows Oct 24 00:00; do not assume an extra day. Invitation required.
Source Music Jeju Oct 17 and Seogwipo Oct 18 are attendee-only: pre-registration ended Aug 23; no walk-ins.
SM Weekly: born 2005 or later, Saturday registration 11:00–13:00, D-Tower L Floor, ID required. The separate 2026 global tour regions are Closed.
CUBE recruitment remains unverified after the old URL returned 404. HYBE × Geffen current reopening is not verified after a failed portal lookup.
How to Prepare & Submit Your Audition Video
Prepare Photos (Front & Profile)
Check the exact photo list on your chosen agency application. Use clear, unedited photos; front, profile and full-body images are common requests, not a universal requirement.
Record Performance Video
Follow the agency’s category-specific length and framing rules. KOZ requests one-minute rap/dance clips and one unaccompanied vocal verse; WAKEONE requests category videos under 2 minutes 30 seconds. There is no universal 1–2 minute rule.
Record Brief Self-Introduction
Introduce yourself in 30 seconds: state your name, age, height, country, and why you want to become a K-Pop idol.
Submit via Official Agency Portal
Upload video links (unlisted YouTube or direct file attachment) to the agency official application portal and submit accurately.
Official Sources & Review Scope
BIGHIT MUSIC official English poster
Eligibility, online period and remaining city dates/venues; checked Oct 17.
JYP Oct 18 center notice
Birth years, one-category restriction and category-specific preparation.
JYP PROJECT NOIR notice
Body says Nov 15; header says Nov 16. Deadline conflict disclosed.
JYP rolling online route
No age/gender/nationality restriction; separate from center/NOIR.
YG Bangkok notice
Oct 23 body deadline, Oct 30 notifications, Nov 7–8 attendance; header conflict retained.
SM Weekly official instructions
Saturday 11:00–13:00 registration, born 2005 or later and ID requirements.
Source Music Korea tour
Registration closed Aug 23; no walk-ins; selected applicants only.
ADOR current online audition
Male, born 2007 or later; two photo views and video at least one minute.
BELIFT current portal
Materials confirmed; birth-year and gender requirements unverified.
PLEDIS current online audition
Born 2008 or later; materials and China route exception.
KOZ category materials
Vocal verse, one-minute rap/dance or producing demo; no age/gender inferred.
WAKEONE audition and FAQ
Ongoing; main instructions and FAQ display different email addresses.
6 Core Success Tips for K-Pop Applicants
Tell Your Story
Be specific with your name, age, physical stats, talents, and personality. Show your passion and personal story sincerely — it makes a real impact.
Singing & Dancing
Follow your chosen program: KOZ asks for one unaccompanied vocal verse, while JYP center vocal/rap auditions specify a one-minute unaccompanied performance. Do not assume backing tracks are allowed.
Photos & Videos
Use clear, unedited photos and follow the exact required views and video length. ADOR requires waist-up and full-body photos plus a video at least one minute long; other programs differ.
Interviews & Q&A
Practice answering questions about your dreams, goals, and role models. Prepare for practical questions about life in Korea or balancing school with training.
Mentality & Attitude
Auditions aren't just about talent. Show persistence, positivity, and flexibility. Don't fear rejection — keep going until you make it.
Apply to Multiple Agencies
Check each program’s reapplication rules and any agreement you already have. YG limits applications across its whole global tour; applying to another city is not a new allowance.
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Earlier October article · ArchiveK-Pop Auditions October 2026: Current Routes & Program-Specific Rules
This linked article is an earlier October snapshot. Use the current directory above for updated source checks and application status.
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