Judges for 'WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE' announced, featuring top professionals from HYBE and Geffen Records to find a global star.
February/23/2026 12:00
In preparation for the global debut in 2026, the judges for the audition program 'WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE' by HYBE × Geffen Records, which aims to discover Japan's top talent, have been announced. The judges include Sungdeuk Son, Executive Creator of HYBE × Geffen Records and choreographer for BTS, NOSUKE, a choreographer active both domestically and internationally, Jay Ihn, the creative production head overseeing the entire project, Slow Rabbit, a representative music producer from HYBE involved in producing songs for BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, KATSEYE, and Mitra Darab, the president of HYBE × Geffen Records, among other global professionals. The judges will sincerely engage with each candidate throughout the program and witness their growth. Attention is focused on how these global professionals will evaluate and discover the raw talent of a star. ■Broadcast Information 'WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE' Broadcast Date: February 24, 2026 (Tuesday) at 8 PM (Airing every Tuesday at 8 PM) Broadcast Channel: ABEMA SPECIAL <Judges/Trainers> Sungdeuk Son (Executive Creator of HYBE × Geffen Records) Jay Ihn (Creative Production Head of HYBE × Geffen Records) NOSUKE (Choreographer/Dancer) Sakura Inoue (Choreographer/Dancer) Slow Rabbit (Music Producer/Composer) Mitra Darab (President of HYBE × Geffen Records) Lauren Jauregui (Singer-Songwriter, member of Fifth Harmony) Bart Schoudel (Producer/Vocal Producer/Engineer) Preslee Tucker (Choreographer/Dancer) Soomi Jeong (Vocal Coach) AIKA (Choreographer/Dancer) Nikky Paramo (Choreographer/Artist Developer) Maasa Ishihara (Choreographer/Dancer/Movement Coach) Lauren Real (Vocal Coach) Steve Real (Vocal Coach) Gabe a.k.a. DSTRK (Vocal Coach) <Studio Cast> Rino Sashihara, Hikorohee, SAKURA (LE SSERAFIM), KAZUHA (LE SSERAFIM), MOKA (ILLIT), IROHA (ILLIT) ■Related Links 'WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE' Program Page
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