2026 K-Pop Audition Calendar
Complete Success & Eligibility Hub
Find open auditions by age, category, and agency. Check eligibility, audition video rules, and city tour dates for YG, HYBE, JYP, SM, and more.
Do you dream of becoming a K-Pop idol? 2026 brings even more exciting opportunities with major agencies like YG, HYBE, JYP, SM, Source Music, KOZ, and WAKEONE. Use our interactive tool below to filter by your birth year, search specific agencies, and access official application pages directly.
BIGHIT Australia dates checked October 8, 2026
BIGHIT MUSIC Australia auditions: Sydney & Melbourne
Male applicants born in 2008 or later, all nationalities. On-site registration starts at 11:00 AM in each city’s local time. Use the official notice to check any required documents before attending.
| City | Date / local time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Korean Cultural Center Australia | |
| Melbourne | NV DANCE STUDIO |
Official BIGHIT city calendar ↗ · HYBE Sydney announcement ↗
Check the latest official notice before travelling. The checked poster does not specify a closing time or guarantee an audition place. This is a BIGHIT city update, not a fresh verification of every agency listed below.
⏰ Priority City Audition Dates — Mark Your Calendar
Interactive Audition Directory & Filter
Am I Eligible for 2026 K-Pop Auditions?
Select your birth year to highlight auditions you qualify for.
This checks basic birth-year, gender and category rules only. Missing or unconfirmed requirements are not counted as matches. JYP matches refer to its rolling online audition, not PROJECT NOIR. Travel and program-specific requirements still apply; the official application decides eligibility. Your inputs stay in this browser.
HYBE Labels
2026 BIGHIT MUSIC Global Audition
Offline auditions run Oct 3 – Dec 5 across 15 regions worldwide, with walk-in registration on the day — no pre-application needed. The official city calendar now lists the tour stops. Singapore is Oct 24 at Metropolitan YMCA Singapore; Sydney is Oct 31 at Korean Cultural Center Australia; Melbourne is Nov 1 at NV DANCE STUDIO. On-site registration starts at 11:00 AM local time. Sydney and Melbourne were rechecked Oct 8; confirm the official notice before travelling. 🎤🌏
HYBE × Geffen Records
Global Girl Group Audition
The HYBE x Geffen Global Girl Group Audition closed on August 31, 2026. Treat clones or reposted application pages cautiously and use official HYBE/Geffen channels for any future reopenings. 🎤🌎
JYP Entertainment
PROJECT NOIR Band Audition + Online Audition
JYP's official list now shows PROJECT NOIR: BAND AUDITION open through Nov 15, the rolling online audition, and its Oct 4 center audition, which has now passed. Event-specific eligibility differs, so open the matching official notice before applying. 🌟🎸
SM Entertainment
SM Weekly Audition + 2026 Global Audition Archive
The 2026 Global Audition tours 21 regions — six in Korea, then Bangkok, four cities in Japan, six in China, Los Angeles and New Jersey, and Sydney and Brisbane. US and Australia applications opened March 23. Which cities fall in October has not been published, and Korean stops closed pre-registration three days before each date, so check the official notice early. ✨🌍
YG Entertainment
2026 YG Global Audition
The tour moves to the United States, Taiwan and Hong Kong in October, then Thailand and Canada in November and Australia and New Zealand in December. Per-city dates are announced on the official site only, so confirm before booking travel. Unlike the BIGHIT audition, YG accepts applicants of any gender. 🖤💖
HYBE Labels
Source Music
2026 Summer Audition (Korea Tour)
The remaining Korea tour dates are Sokcho Oct 4, Jeju Oct 17 and Seogwipo Oct 18. Pre-registration ended Aug 23, only first-round passers received venue details, and there is no walk-in registration. These are attendee dates, not new application windows. 🌊🎤
HYBE Labels — NEW!
Source Music
2026 Global Boy Audition
Source Music's general audition is open to all genders, but no dedicated boy group audition has been announced as of October 2026. Male applicants aiming at HYBE labels can look at the BIGHIT MUSIC global audition running Oct 3 – Dec 5 instead. 👀
Apply on Official Site
ADOR
2026 ADOR Audition
ADOR's official audition page currently accepts male applicants born in 2007 or later. Prepare the required photo and at least one one-minute video; only applicants who pass screening are contacted. 🚀🎶
HYBE Labels
BELIFT LAB
Current online audition
The current portal lists categories and materials, but this landing-page check does not establish current age or gender rules. Confirm the application rather than reusing a prior boy-group track.
HYBE Labels
PLEDIS Entertainment
Wonder Teens Global Audition
PLEDIS Entertainment is continuously accepting online applications for its "PLEDIS ONLINE AUDITION," welcoming aspiring artists born in or after 2008 across various talent categories! 🎶✨
HYBE Labels
KOZ Entertainment
Online Audition
KOZ Entertainment is always on the lookout for new talent with its ongoing online daily auditions, welcoming aspiring vocalists, rappers, dancers, and producers! What to prepare: vocal applicants send a front-facing portrait plus one unaccompanied verse, rap/dance applicants send a front-facing portrait plus a one-minute video, and composing/producing applicants send a self-made demo — use a regular camera in good lighting, since photo-editing apps hinder evaluation. 🌟🎧
CUBE Entertainment
Online Audition + Global Tour
Cube Entertainment accepts ongoing online applications for vocal, dance, rap, acting, and visual categories, seeking the next global stars! 🎶✨
WAKEONE Entertainment
Global Audition
WAKEONE's official page continues to accept email applications regardless of gender, age or nationality. Submit the application, a self-introduction and a talent video under 2 minutes 30 seconds; the September Fit Check event has ended. 🌍🎤
2026 Key Audition Highlights
BIGHIT MUSIC runs offline auditions Oct 3 – Dec 5 across 15 regions with same-day walk-in registration; Singapore is Oct 24; Sydney is Oct 31 at Korean Cultural Center Australia; Melbourne is Nov 1 at NV DANCE STUDIO. On-site registration starts at 11:00 AM local time. Australia dates checked Oct 8.
BIGHIT MUSIC online applications are open Sep 14 – Dec 5 for male applicants born in 2008 or later, any nationality, with no category restriction.
YG Entertainment's 2026 Global Audition reaches the United States, Taiwan and Hong Kong in October, then Thailand and Canada in November and Australia and New Zealand in December.
YG accepts applicants born 2008–2015 regardless of gender, making it the main October route for female applicants.
JYP's online audition stays open year-round with no age, gender or nationality restriction across vocal, dance, rap, acting and model categories.
JYP PROJECT NOIR: BAND AUDITION is open Sep 7 – Nov 15, while its Oct 4 center audition has passed.
Source Music has attendee-only Korea tour dates in Sokcho Oct 4, Jeju Oct 17 and Seogwipo Oct 18; pre-registration closed Aug 23 and there is no walk-in registration.
WAKEONE's rolling email audition remains open, while its Fit Check event ended Sep 27 and is no longer an active October option.
SM's 2026 Global Audition tours 21 regions and accepts applicants born 2007–2015; which cities fall in October has not been published yet.
BIGHIT has published a city calendar, including Sydney Oct 31 and Melbourne Nov 1. Each agency has its own schedule; confirm the exact official notice before booking travel.
How to Prepare & Submit Your Audition Video
Prepare Photos (Front & Profile)
Check the exact photo list on your chosen agency application. Use clear, unedited photos; front, profile and full-body images are common requests, not a universal requirement.
Record Performance Video
Follow the agency’s category-specific length and framing rules. KOZ requests one-minute rap/dance clips and one unaccompanied vocal verse; WAKEONE requests category videos under 2 minutes 30 seconds. There is no universal 1–2 minute rule.
Record Brief Self-Introduction
Introduce yourself in 30 seconds: state your name, age, height, country, and why you want to become a K-Pop idol.
Submit via Official Agency Portal
Upload video links (unlisted YouTube or direct file attachment) to the agency official application portal and submit accurately.
Official Sources Verified
YG official report
2026 YG Global Audition: July–December schedule, October stops in the US, Taiwan and Hong Kong, born 2008–2015.
BIGHIT MUSIC official audition
Online Sep 14 – Dec 5; offline Oct 3 – Dec 5 across 15 regions with same-day walk-in registration. Sydney Oct 31 (Korean Cultural Center Australia), Melbourne Nov 1 (NV DANCE STUDIO), and Singapore Oct 24; on-site registration from 11:00 AM local time. Male applicants born 2008 or later. Australia dates checked Oct 8.
JYP official audition list
PROJECT NOIR band audition open Sep 7 – Nov 15; online audition ongoing; Oct 4 center audition has ended.
HYBE × Geffen official audition check
Global Girl Group Audition listed as ended August 31, 2026; portal unreachable during September 16 verification.
Source Music official daily audition
Sokcho Oct 4 has passed; Jeju Oct 17 and Seogwipo Oct 18 are attendee dates; pre-registration ended Aug 23 and on-site registration is unavailable.
ADOR official audition
Open to male applicants born in 2007 or later; requires photo and at least one one-minute video.
KOZ official audition
Vocal, rap, dance, and producing categories with camera/no-filter guidance.
WAKEONE official audition
Ongoing email applications, eligibility, categories, and video length.
6 Core Success Tips for K-Pop Applicants
Tell Your Story
Be specific with your name, age, physical stats, talents, and personality. Show your passion and personal story sincerely — it makes a real impact.
Singing & Dancing
Choose two contrasting songs and highlight your vocal range. For dancing, emphasize both precision and originality. Bring your MR (instrumental) files.
Photos & Videos
Submit front, side, and full-body shots showing your natural look. Prepare 2–3 performance clips plus a self-introduction video with good lighting and clear audio.
Interviews & Q&A
Practice answering questions about your dreams, goals, and role models. Prepare for practical questions about life in Korea or balancing school with training.
Mentality & Attitude
Auditions aren't just about talent. Show persistence, positivity, and flexibility. Don't fear rejection — keep going until you make it.
Apply to Multiple Agencies
Applying to multiple agencies simultaneously is completely allowed and common practice. There's no exclusivity before signing a trainee contract.
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