JYP's offline tour "The Heat" has wrapped, and its special online submission window — which ran through July 22 — has closed as well. But that's not the end of the road: JYP's regular online audition channel stays open year-round, with no age, gender, or nationality restrictions.
📅 Current status
JYP's "The Heat" offline tour ended in Seoul on May 31, and the linked global online submission window (June 8 – July 22) has also closed. What remains open is JYP's standing, rolling online audition at audition.jype.com — separate from The Heat, and not tied to any deadline.
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📋 What was 'The Heat'?
"The Heat" was JYP's 2026 offline audition tour, running 20 open rounds across major cities in Korea and abroad. The final round was held in Seoul on May 31, 2026, closing out the offline leg. A linked online submission window then stayed open through July 22 for applicants who couldn't attend in person.
The program was built to scout JYP's next boy group. With both the offline tour and its online extension now closed, the rolling year-round channel at audition.jype.com is currently the active way to apply.
✅ Eligibility (rolling online channel)
Item
Detail
Track focus
Vocal, dance, rap, or all-rounder — boy group and girl group tracks both accepted
Record a video: 1–3 minutes, clearly showing your talent
Submit — the rolling channel has no fixed deadline
Video tips
Use even, bright lighting (natural light works fine too)
Audio quality matters more than video quality — film somewhere quiet
Keep your face clearly visible throughout
Open with a brief self-introduction (name, age, skill)
🎤 What JYP looks for in boy-group trainees
JYP's successful boy groups — Stray Kids, 2PM, GOT7 — share something in common: strong individual character paired with authentic teamwork energy. In 2026, JYP scouts are paying particular attention to:
Vocal control — pitch, tone, emotional expression
Dance fundamentals — structural understanding of movement, not just freestyle
Rap flow — original lyrics aren't required; natural delivery matters more
Star presence — the thing that can't be taught
📊 The Heat summary
Item
Detail
Total offline rounds
20
Final offline stop
Seoul, May 31, 2026
Linked online window
June 8 – July 22, 2026 (closed)
Currently open channel
Rolling online audition, audition.jype.com
JYP's major boy groups
2PM, GOT7, Stray Kids
📺 JYP audition success stories
Trainees from Stray Kids, ITZY, and NMIXX share their audition experiences
Both The Heat's offline tour (closed May 31) and its linked online window (closed July 22) are over. There's no announced date for JYP's next cohort-based offline cycle. In the meantime, the standing online channel at audition.jype.com accepts applications year-round, so there's no need to wait for a new tour to be announced.
Q: Is The Heat accepting applications again?
A: No. The Heat's offline tour closed in Seoul on May 31, and its linked online window closed July 22. Only the standing online portal is currently active.
Q: Can women apply?
A: The Heat's 2026 track focused on boy groups (born 2008–2016). JYP's rolling online portal accepts a broader range of applicants year-round — check the portal for current eligibility details.
Q: When is JYP's next offline audition?
A: No 2026 offline schedule beyond The Heat has been announced. Watch audition.jype.com for 2027 announcements.