ABEMA will exclusively air 'WORLD SCOUT THE FINAL PIECE' in Spring 2026, scouting for a Japanese artist for HYBE America.
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The new future television 'ABEMA' has decided to exclusively broadcast for free the audition program 'WORLD SCOUT THE FINAL PIECE' (reading: World Scout The Final Piece) by HYBE × Geffen Records, aimed at the full U.S. debut in 2026, starting in Spring 2026. The 'WORLD SCOUT THE FINAL PIECE' program, which has been decided to be broadcast on 'ABEMA', is a scouting project handled by HYBE America, which has produced many global artists including BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan), in collaboration with Geffen Records, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, one of the largest music companies in the world. This project aims to discover 'just one' Japanese artist debuting from HYBE America, with the top scouting team from HYBE coming to Japan to conduct large-scale auditions nationwide, looking forward to the 2026 U.S. debut. The 'WORLD SCOUT THE FINAL PIECE' will intertwine Japan's top talents with the world's highest-level production team. Please look forward to the story of the birth of the 'main character' until just one is born, on 'ABEMA'. 'ABEMA' will continue to provide the latest information regarding 'WORLD SCOUT THE FINAL PIECE'. Program Overview: 'WORLD SCOUT THE FINAL PIECE' Broadcast Date: Scheduled for Spring 2026. *Please note that the broadcast date, content, and format may change without notice. <Recruitment Overview> Recruitment Period: August 6, 2025 (Wednesday) to September 22, 2025 (Monday) Target: Women (She/Her) or non-binary (They/Them) with experience in vocals or dance. Eligibility: - Ages 15-24 - Must not have any issues with appearing in media and having their likeness or footage used during the audition process - Must be able to participate in all training camps and recordings from October to December 2025. *The American training camp is scheduled from mid-November to the end of December 2025. *Details about the judging schedule, training camps, and recording dates will be provided to successful applicants. *Those currently under contract with talent agencies or labels must apply with permission from their agency or label. *Please prepare your passport in advance. *It is essential to have the willingness and ability to move to Los Angeles for training after the audition ends. Related Links: 'WORLD SCOUT THE FINAL PIECE' program site 'WORLD SCOUT THE FINAL PIECE' program page.
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