2026 BIGHIT MUSIC Global Audition — Sep 14 to Dec 5, Boys Born 2008 or Later

🗓 What was announced

The announcement came from the official HYBE LABELS AUDITION account on September 7, 2026, with a short teaser and a "Coming Soon" note. The application window opens September 14, one week after the announcement, and closes December 5, 2026.

👤 Who is eligible

The rule is short and strict: male applicants born in 2008 or later. The official site states it as "Boys Only" and "Since 2008."

That means if you were born in 2007 or earlier, you do not meet the requirement for this particular audition. There is no upper-age exception listed, and no separate track for female applicants in this campaign — HYBE runs those through different labels and programs.

🎤 What you can perform

BIGHIT MUSIC does not restrict you to one skill. The official site describes the category as "any category where you can showcase your talent."

In practice this means vocal, rap, dance, or anything else that demonstrates what you bring. You are not required to fit a fixed audition track, so pick the format that shows your strongest ability rather than the one you think they want.

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📝 How to apply

1. Go to the official site at bighitaudition.com and switch to your language (Korean and English are both available).
2. Open the APPLY menu once the window opens on September 14.
3. Prepare your profile details and your audition video or performance material.
4. Submit through the form. You cannot modify an application after submitting it, so check everything before you send it.

❗ What the official FAQ actually says

These come straight from the FAQ on the official audition site, and they answer the questions applicants ask most.

The two-week rule is the one worth remembering. If you do not hear anything within two weeks of submitting, you were not selected for that round — but since there is no limit on applications, you can prepare again and reapply.

🎯 How to make the video count

An online audition is judged on a short clip, so the first few seconds decide whether it gets watched to the end.

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A few things matter more than production quality:

• Frame yourself fully. Dancers need the whole body in shot; vocalists need a clean, unedited take.
• Use natural light and quiet space. Phone cameras are fine. Background noise is not.
• Do not over-process the audio. Labels want to hear your actual voice, not a mixed track.
• Show one thing well rather than three things partially.

We covered this in detail in our guide to filming a K-Pop audition video.

🔗 Related guides

• 👉 K-Pop Audition Calendar 2026 — every open audition and eligibility checker
• 👉 HYBE Labels Audition Guide — Big Hit, Source, KOZ & Geffen
• 👉 K-Pop audition age limits by agency
• 👉 How to film an audition video that gets watched
• 👉 Applying from outside Korea

❓ FAQ

Q. When does the 2026 BIGHIT MUSIC Global Audition open? Applications run from September 14 to December 5, 2026.

Q. Can girls apply? No. This campaign is for male applicants only, as stated on the official site.

Q. What birth years qualify? 2008 or later. Applicants born in 2007 or earlier are not eligible for this audition.

Q. Do I need to be in Korea? No. It is an online global audition and applicants from any country can submit through the official website.

Q. Is there an application fee? No. BIGHIT MUSIC's audition is free. Any site or person charging you a fee is not official.

Sources: the official HYBE LABELS AUDITION announcement dated September 7, 2026, and the official audition site bighitaudition.com (eligibility, category, and FAQ). Audition terms can be revised by the label — confirm the details on the official site before you submit.