🌟 SM Global Audition
SM’s portal is the most multilingual of the big three. It opened March 15 and runs until September 30.
They ask for a 90‑second “talent showcase” that can include singing, dancing, or rap. No separate files – just one video that shows everything you can do.
Age requirement: 14‑25 for all categories. If you’re under 14, you can still submit but only for the “SM Kids” program, which feeds into trainee pools later.
Official portal: https://global.smtown.com/audition2026
External reference: The Korea Times on SM’s audition window
💡 Pro Tip
Room acoustics matter more than lighting or camera price. A phone mic in a quiet room beats an expensive setup in a room with echo.
🎤 BELIFT & SOURCE MUSIC
Both BELIFT (the joint venture behind ENHYPEN) and SOURCE MUSIC (home of LE SSERAFIM) opened their own portals in early May.
BELIFT wants a 60‑second vocal clip plus a 60‑second dance clip. Age range is 15‑23.
SOURCE asks for a 2‑minute “all‑round” video that shows you singing, dancing, and a short interview answer. Age range is 16‑24.
Both portals use the same secure upload system, so you can apply to both without creating separate accounts.
BELIFT portal: https://belift.com/audition2026
SOURCE portal: https://source-music.com/audition2026
⚡ WAKEONE & Other Safe Routes
WakeOne, the newer agency behind groups like STAYC, opened a portal on June 1. Their form is the simplest: a 30‑second intro and a 90‑second performance video.
Age limits: 14‑22 for singers, 15‑23 for dancers. They also accept “group” submissions if you already have a pre‑formed team.
Other safe routes include DSP Media, Cube Entertainment, and PLEDIS – each runs its own portal with similar requirements.
WakeOne portal: https://wakeone.com/audition2026
If you’re looking for a one‑stop reference, check out our internal pillar article: K-Pop Audition 2026: Complete Guide. It lists every agency’s deadline in a live calendar.