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Calling the Next CORTIS: BIGHIT MUSIC Launches Global Auditions for Male Teens

Kang Kyung-youn

Published : Sep 14, 2026 2:31 PM


BIGHIT MUSIC (Photo=Getty Images Korea)
BIGHIT MUSIC, the powerhouse label home to BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and CORTIS, is launching a global audition.

On September 14, BIGHIT MUSIC posted the official announcement poster for the '2026 BIGHIT MUSIC GLOBAL AUDITION' on its website. The visual features boys running freely toward their dreams against the backdrop of an open sky and expansive fields.

"We welcome all applicants who are ready to take on the challenge toward their dreams," BIGHIT MUSIC stated. "We look forward to the active participation of talented individuals who will showcase their unique individuality and skills across diverse fields."

BIGHIT MUSIC has continually proven itself as a flagship label leading the K-pop industry alongside top HYBE peers such as Zico, achieving successive global successes with artists boasting unmatched individuality and talent, including BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and CORTIS. This latest project is also drawing high expectations as a prime opportunity to discover hidden gems who will lead the next generation of the K-pop scene.

The audition will take place in 15 locations worldwide, including Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Singapore. Any male born in or after 2008 is eligible to apply, and participants are free to showcase their personal style and talents without any category restrictions.

Further details regarding the '2026 BIGHIT MUSIC GLOBAL AUDITION' can be found on BIGHIT MUSIC's official audition website.

(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)