Meet the 20 Finalists for HYBE x Geffen Dream Academy International Woman Group Contest

Class is lastly in session for The Debut: Dream Academy.

HYBE and Geffen Information revealed Monday night (Aug. 28) the 20 proficient contestants from world wide who will probably be competing for a spot within the first-ever HYBE x Geffen Information international lady group.

The various group of younger girls have been chosen from greater than 120,000 submissions after HYBE and Geffen introduced the three way partnership — HYBE x Geffen International Woman Group Audition — in November 2021. The prolonged course of of making the group will probably be documented in an upcoming Nadia Hallgren-directed Netflix sequence, which is able to delve into the journey to international stardom whereas together with perception into the in depth coaching and improvement program from HYBE and Geffen Information. The at the moment untitled sequence is about to premiere in 2024.

Within the meantime, the 20 contestants will take part in The Debut: Dream Academy audition program, which followers can observe together with on YouTube and Japan’s ABEMA starting Sept. 1 at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT. After 12 weeks, the ultimate members of the group will probably be chosen and the title of the group will probably be revealed on the dwell finale on Nov. 17. Followers will play a vital position all through the whole competitors through fan voting on Weverse and TikTok.

“I have wanted to form an international group based on K-pop methodology for a while,” HYBE Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk shared at a press occasion in Los Angeles on Monday night time. “To do this, I believed we needed a capable partner. When I met [Interscope Geffen A&M Records CEO] John [Janick], from the first moment, we both felt instantly that we had a connection, musically and creatively. I am very proud of the rich history we have made and the tremendous talent we have found. I am proud of the opportunities we have created within the K-pop universe.”

For his half, Janick added: “Since we began our partnership two years ago, Bang and I have often spoken about our shared beliefs in artist development, music and creativity. To develop a global group with Bang, with the best of K-pop methodology, and our Geffen team, is truly special and will bring to life a first-of-its kind experience in music. Each candidate is incredibly talented, dedicated, and driven, making this an exciting moment for music fans around the world.”

Geffen President Tom March added: “Watching these incredible candidates work so hard to fulfill their potential creatively has been hugely inspiring to me and everyone at Geffen. People are going to be blown away when they see what each of these candidates has been able to achieve so far.”

What’s “incredibly exciting” about this new group, feedback Mitra Darab, president HxG, “is the muti-national, global nature of the artists. We live in a world that is so interconnected these days and music is what breaks down the barriers across languages and culture.”

Under, in alphabetical order, discover the names, ages and residential international locations of the 20 gifted contestants competing to be within the worldwide lady group.

• Adela

  Age: 19
  Dwelling Nation: Slovakia

• Brooklyn

  

• Celeste

  

  Age: 19
  Dwelling Nation: Argentina

• Daniela

  

• Emily

  

• Ezrela

  

  Age: 20
  Dwelling Nation: Australia

• Hinari

  

  Age: 14
  Dwelling Nation: Japan

• Iliya

  

  Age: 21
  Dwelling Nation: Belarus

• Karlee

  

• Lara

  

• Lexie

  

  Age: 19
  Dwelling Nation: Sweden

• Manon

  

  Age: 21
  Dwelling Nation: Switzerland

• Marquise

  

  Age: 17
  Dwelling Nation: Thailand

• Mei

  

  Age: 17
  Dwelling Nation: Japan

• Megan

  

• Nayoung

  

  Age: 21
  Dwelling Nation: South Korea

• Samara

  

  Age: 17
  Dwelling Nation: Brazil

• Sophia

  

  Age: 20
  Dwelling Nation: Philippines

• Ua

  

  Age: 15
  Dwelling Nation: Japan

• Yoonchae

  

  Age: 15
  Dwelling Nation: South Korea