BELIFT LAB is a joint label between HYBE and CJ ENM. Through its I-LAND survival series, it produced ENHYPEN (2020) and ILLIT (2024), and it treats global diversity as a core value.
🌍 2026 status
BELIFT LAB scouts global trainees through HYBE's unified audition portal, bighitaudition.com. Whether a new I-LAND series will be held hasn't been announced, but the regular audition channel remains open year-round.
BELIFT LAB's most distinctive trait is its multinational member lineups. ENHYPEN's members come from seven different countries, and ILLIT similarly foregrounds a global sensibility. In auditions, personality and potential matter more than nationality.
📺 The I-LAND series: BELIFT LAB's core scouting system
I-LAND 1 (2020) → ENHYPEN
Ni-ki (Japan), Jake (Australia), Sunoo, Jungwon, Jay, Sunghoon, Heeseung (Korean and Korean-diaspora) — seven members from diverse backgrounds, brought together through a survival competition.
I-LAND 2 (2024) → ILLIT
Five members selected from a global applicant pool. ILLIT proved BELIFT LAB's global strategy by entering the Billboard 200 with its debut album.
Age: Follows HYBE's global standards (typically 13 and up)
Gender: Both boy-group and girl-group tracks available
Nationality: Fully global — diversity is emphasized
Skills: Vocal, dance, rap, or a combination
💡 Key tip for BELIFT LAB applicants
I-LAND series judges value camera presence and authenticity above all. What matters most isn't flashy technique but the ability to present yourself naturally in front of a camera — your eyes need to come alive on screen.
🎬 Application video production guide
Given BELIFT LAB's I-LAND-style evaluation approach:
Connect with the camera — look naturally into the lens, gaze direction matters
1–3 minutes — a focused, high-impact structure covering only your core skills
Natural light is fine — a natural atmosphere matters more than production quality
Include a self-introduction — name, age, and specialty within the first 30 seconds
Lead with your best moment — grab the judges' attention in the first 10 seconds
📺 I-LAND 2 highlights
Behind the scenes of ILLIT's formation and BELIFT LAB's audition system
Q: Can I apply directly to BELIFT LAB?
A: BELIFT LAB recruits through HYBE's unified portal. On bighitaudition.com, you can either designate BELIFT LAB as your preferred label or be assigned through a comprehensive evaluation.
Q: When is the next I-LAND series?
A: No official announcement has been made. Any I-LAND series schedule will be announced first through HYBE's official channels.
Q: Do I need to speak Korean?
A: No. BELIFT LAB has debuted multiple non-Korean-speaking members. Korean fluency is not a requirement at the audition stage.