Big Hit Music opens 2026 global audition for next boy group
Big Hit Music began a worldwide talent search on Sept. 14 with an open application window and a 15‑city in‑person audition tour; the move may influence the agency’s long‑term artist pipeline, which includes TXT.
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Online applications open Sept. 14 through Dec. 5
In‑person audition tour runs Oct. 3–Dec. 5 in 15 cities (listed examples include Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Singapore)
Eligibility: male applicants born in 2008 or earlier, no nationality restrictions, open to multi‑talented individuals rather than only trained performers
Company did not announce a debut timeline, group name, member count, or immediate plans tied to this audition
Big Hit’s audition cycles have historically fed the label’s long‑term artist strategy, which impacts scheduling and promotion resources
New trainees and a future debut could shift how Big Hit sequences releases, tours, or promotional focus across existing acts including TXT
The announcement does not imply any immediate changes to TXT’s confirmed plans; no TXT‑specific personnel or timeline was stated
Confirmed: application window, audition dates and sample city stops, eligibility rules
Unconfirmed: how many trainees will be selected, whether multiple projects will result, debut timelines, concepts, or public casting updates
Fans should monitor Big Hit’s official audition site and agency channels for formal updates and city lists