6 Facts You Need to Know about Big Hit Japan Global Debut Boy Group

Great news! For I-LAND fans waiting for K, Nicholas, EJ, Kyungmin, and Ta-Ki to appear on screen more, your dream comes true! Big Hit Japan has announced the “Big Hit Japan Global Debut Project.”

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Facts about Big Hit Japan Global Debut Boy Group

1. First boy group under Big Hit Japan

The group of K, Nicholas, EJ, Kyungmin, and Ta-Ki will be the first group under Big Hit Japan. Though, for Big Hit Entertainment, this is their 6th boy group after BTS, TXT, NU’EST, SEVENTEEN, and ENHYPEN.

2. 5 I-Landers are in the group

If you had followed the I-LAND show, you might know the five I-Land trainees in this new boy group.

K

Name: K (케이)
Birthdate: October 21, 1997
Possible position: Dancer, vocalist
Nationality: Japanese
I-LAND Fact: Made to top 9

Nicholas

Name: Nicholas (니콜라스)
Birthdate: July 9, 2002
Possible position: Rapper, dancer
Nationality: Taiwanese

EJ

Name: EJ (의주)
Birthdate: September 7, 2002
Possible position: Rapper, dancer
Nationality: Korean

Kyungmin

Name: Kyungmin (경민)
Birthdate: October 28, 2004
Possible position: Vocalist, dancer
Nationality: Korean

Ta-Ki

Name: Ta-ki (타키)
Birthdate: May 4, 2005
Possible position: Dancer, Rapper
Nationality: Japanese
I-LAND Fact: Made to top 12

3. Other members are to be auditioned

Besides those five charming boys, Big Hit holds an audition called &AUDITION, which lasts from January 1 to 17 in Japan.

If you want to join the 5 I-LANDers in the group, you need to meet these requirements:

Male born between 1998 and 2009
Those who can work in Japan at the time of debut
Experienced dance or singing

4. Intensively and professionally trained

Bang Si Hyuk, Pdogg, Son Sung-Deuk, Sakura Inoue, Soma Genda, Ryosuke Imai, and UTA

Before debuting this year, the group will be intensively trained by professional mentors. The mentors are Bang Si Hyuk (Big Hit Entertainment CEO), Pdogg (Producer), and Son Sung-Deuk (Performance Director).

Not only that, Sakura Inoue (Performance Director) and Soma Genda (Producer & Sound Director) will also join as mentors. The group will also have eminent producers, Ryosuke Imai and UTA, as special advisors.

5. Debut in Japan

After the intensive training, the group will debut through Big Hit Japan Global Debut Project. They will start their career in Japan this year.

6. Big Hit Japan Open Call for Producers

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[2020 Next New Creator in Japan]

Big Hit Entertainment Japanと共に、グローバル音楽市場にチャレンジするプロデューサーを募集いたします！

– 予選受付 : 2020年 10月 1日 10:00 AM ~ 2020年 11月 2日 00:00 AM (JST)

HP (+KR/ENG) : https://t.co/RLDFYuk4Xe pic.twitter.com/YxjXZ29Ljt
— Big Hit Japan Audition (@BigHitJapan_Aud) September 29, 2020

Besides auditioning the rest of the members, Big Hit Japan had opened an audition for producers earlier. The audition for producers was closed on November 2, 2020.