ABEMA's 'WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE' airs Feb 24, 2026, scouting talent for a new girl group with HYBE and Geffen Records.
February/9/2026 14:06
The new future television 'ABEMA' will broadcast the audition program 'WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE' by HYBE × Geffen Records, which discovers Japan's top talents, starting at 8 PM on February 24, 2026. 'WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE' is a scouting project by HYBE, which has produced many global artists including BTS, and Geffen Records, one of the largest music companies in the world, as they fully enter the global market. This project will conduct large-scale auditions across Japan with the top scouting team from HYBE × Geffen Records, aiming for a global debut in 2026. Along with three participants, Emily, Lexie, and Samara, who participated as trainees in 'The Debut: Dream Academy', they will discover 'the one artist' who will become the final member of a new girl group debuting from HYBE × Geffen Records. The studio cast includes Rino Sashihara, Sakura and Kazuha from the global girl group LE SSERAFIM under HYBE MUSIC GROUP LABELS, and Iroha and Moka from the girl group ILLIT, also under HYBE MUSIC GROUP LABELS. This luxurious cast will watch over the growth and decision-making moments of the participants who challenge themselves for their dreams. 'WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE' intertwines Japan's top talents with the world's highest-level production team, drawing attention to the story until the birth of the one 'main character'. Broadcast information: 'WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE' will air on February 24, 2026, at 8 PM (every Tuesday at 8 PM) on the ABEMA SPECIAL channel. <Studio Cast> Rino Sashihara, SAKURA (LE SSERAFIM), KAZUHA (LE SSERAFIM), IROHA (ILLIT), MOKA (ILLIT). <Related Links> 'WORLD SCOUT THE FINAL PIECE' program page.
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