&TEAM 🌑 Official Thread...22.12.07 DEBUT

[satoori]

Big Hit Japan will launch the [Big Hit Japan Global Debut Project] to produce artists who will start in Japan and go on to perform on the world stage.

K, Nicholas, EJ, Kyungmin, and Ta-Ki, who were introduced through the show “I-LAND” in 2020, will be part of the project, with additional members to join after auditions called “&AUDITION.” The group will be debuting in 2021.

 

website: https://bighitjapan.jp/project/eng/
twitter: https://twitter.com/BigHitEnt_JP

 

 

[satoori]

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 Applications for the auditions will be accepted from January 1st to 17th.

https://natalie.mu/music/news/411008

 

[Kitsune]

OMG yes! I'm so excited! I didn't think we'd see any of them again for quite some time! Curious how many more members they'll be adding. Ta-ki looks so grown up even though it hasn't been that long!

[satoori]

7 minutes ago, Kitsune said:

OMG yes! I'm so excited! I didn't think we'd see any of them again for quite some time! Curious how many more members they'll be adding. Ta-ki looks so grown up even though it hasn't been that long!

Same thoughts!! And I definitely didn't expect a Jpop debut! 

If I had to guess, at least two more Japanese members will probably be added.

They're doing the application process really fast. o.o Doesn't really give them much time. Either Bighit/Belift have some trainees hidden and/or they don't plan to add that much more to the group from the audition process.

Who knows curious how big this group will be. 7-9 members or will it be even bigger

Also I wouldn't be surprised if this group debuts in the 2nd or 3rd quarter of this year.

 

 

[love]

k was originally in my final pick list so i'm looking forward to seeing him  how cute that he gets to debut with taki

[satoori]

Current line up:

K  / October 21, 1997 / Japanese – He's friends with NCT’s Shotaro.

Nicholas (Wang Yixiang) / July 9, 2002 / Taiwanese

 EJ (Byun Eui Joo) / September 7, 2002 / Korean

Kyungmin (Jo Kyung Min) / October 28, 2004 / Korean

Ta-Ki / May 4th, 2005 / Japanese – His fans are called Takoyaki’s (Unofficial)

 

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[satoori]

Mentors -

• Sakura Inoue  - Performance Director
• Soma Genda  - Producer and Sound Director
• Ryosuke Imai  - Special Advisors)
• UTA  - Special Advisors
• Bang Si-Hyuk (Bang PD) - Big Hit's Chairman & CEO, Producer
• Pdogg  - Big Hit's Lead Producer
• Son Sung-Deuk (Mr. Son) -  Big Hit's Head Performance Director

More information:

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Sakura Inoue (Performance Director)
After graduating from Japan Women's College of Physical Education with a major in dance studies, she moved to the United States. She worked there for about seven years based in LA. She assisted with the choreography for Britney Spears' "Womanizer" and "Circus" music videos (won the “Best Choreographer Award” at the MTV Australia Video Music Awards 2009). After returning to Japan in 2011, she has been active mainly in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and other Asian countries.
Team "S," which she leads, is known for its direction that leverages each artist's individuality and the unique choreography that the team creates together. She is involved with choreographing, directing, and other activities in a wide range of genres.

Soma Genda (Producer and Sound Director)
With his academic music theory cultivated since his childhood and exceptional sense of track making, he has gained an established reputation for producing a wide range of genres such as dance, rock, pop, electro, and background music.
The song “Crystal Snow" by BTS, which he composed, ranked #1 on the iTunes charts in about 10 countries around the world upon its release. The album “Untitled" by Arashi, which includes the song he composed and arranged, has been certified as a triple platinum disc.

Ryosuke Imai (Special Advisors)
His career started in 1995. Since the hit song “Shake" by DOUBLE in 1999 that he worked on, he has created many works.
In 2016, he wrote, composed, and produced “Hero” (Namie Amuro), the official NHK song for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, further establishing himself as a composer. In 2019, he produced “ECHO” (Little Glee Monster), the NHK theme song for the Rugby World Cup.
Currently, he is expanding the range of his activities in areas such as discovering and training artists, cowriting sessions, and discovering overseas artists, with a focus on music production not only in Tokyo but also from a global perspective.

UTA (Special Advisors)
He is one of Japan's leading music producers.
In 2018, the BTS songs “Don't Leave Me" and “Let Go," which he worked on, reached #1 and #2 on the iTunes world chart. In 2019, “Lights" by BTS sold one million copies, “Stay Gold" reached #1 on iTunes in 84 countries, and “Your Eyes Tell" reached #1 on iTunes in 101 countries and #8 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
In addition to J-pop and K-pop, he has been expanding his activities through his good relationships with people overseas.

 

source: https://bighitjapan.jp/project/eng/

 

 

[Kitsune]

7 hours ago, satoori said:

Same thoughts!! And I definitely didn't expect a Jpop debut! 

If I had to guess, at least two more Japanese members will probably be added.

They're doing the application process really fast. o.o Doesn't really give them much time. Either Bighit/Belift have some trainees hidden and/or they don't plan to add that much more to the group from the audition process.

Who knows curious how big this group will be. 7-9 members or will it be even bigger

Also I wouldn't be surprised if this group debuts in the 2nd or 3rd quarter of this year.

 

 

As it will be a Jpop group I could definitely see it being a larger group. I didn't expect it either but looking forward to what they'll be like!

[satoori]

39 minutes ago, Kitsune said:

As it will be a Jpop group I could definitely see it being a larger group. I didn't expect it either but looking forward to what they'll be like!

i agree with you. A big group is very possible!

[satoori]

 

 

https://www.bighitjapan-audition.jp/

Requirements: 
• Born between 1998 and 2009 
• Only men with vocal or dance experience 
• See picture for more or visit the website

Screening Schedule
• 1st Screening (Document screening): Jan 1-17
• 2nd Screening (Online): Jan 23-24
• 3rd Screening: Jan 30-31
• Korea Training Camp Screening: February-June
• Final Screening

 

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Now we know this group will not debut earlier than June. With the final screening process, I'm predicting a debut with in Aug-Sept.

 

[satoori]

Tower Record Japan corner:

The group already have their own corner although they haven’t even debuted!

 

[satoori]

&AUDITION applications will close January 17 at 11:59PM KST.

[satoori]

 

[TRANS] [Scheduled for broadcast on Sunday, Jan 24]
The first Japanese media interview with BTS office executives!
Kpop is sweeping the world right now. The next global strategy to come to light is about "regional bases"
What is it like?! KPOP evolution is approaching cr.

[satoori]

Some Judges are in the studio for the 3rd Screening of &Audition! 

 

[satoori]

ryosukeimai twitter posts:

"Today.... #audition"

"Still finding new talents...!!!!"

 

Edited January 31, 2021 by satoori

[satoori]

Reminder: 3rd screening (in-person) is from January 30-31.

[satoori]

ryosukeimai twitter posts:

"Good morning. Today's &Audition Day2  I'm really excited to think about what new talents I'll be able to meet, and the very essence of them.(continued)"

"Now! (The person shown/reflected is a staff. Don't misunderstand.  )"

 

Edited January 31, 2021 by satoori

[satoori]

The 2nd day for the 3rd screening is on going as of the moment!

 

[satoori]

"We had so much fun:)Thank you so much for all of contestants and thank you for all of staff who made it happen!
The 3rd screening is over! Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the very fun audition and to all the staff who were involved "

"Audition Day2, is still on going

The site is supported by a lot of staff. I'm just so grateful "

 

trans; cr. bighitjpnews

[satoori]

ALYSA joins Bighit Japan's producer team:

I’m so honored to announce that I’m officially a part of Big Hit family as an in-house producer! I’m super excited to have a new journey with them, all of their artists and fans who love music all over the world!

Thank you so much for your kindness words everyone! Got lots of messages more than I was expected and it might be difficult to reply to all, but I’m reading everything and just wanted to say thank you!

 

[satoori]

It's been some time since K's debut was announced, it looks like K's been working hard preparing for it, so I too doing my best brushing up the skills.   The fans rooting for K,, let's wait a little while longer with me.  Holding onto the fondly available pictures... I'm waiting

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[satoori]

Update: Big Hit Japan is now HYBE Japan.

[crystalblues]

I AM SO READY! It has been a few years since we have had a big highly anticipated J-Pop BG debut!