Use the published birth-year rule instead of a guessed age window.
A birth-year condition and an age on your birthday are different. BIGHIT’s 2008-or-later rule, ADOR’s 2007-or-later rule and YG Bangkok’s 2008–2015 range belong to specific programs. The checked JYP online and WAKEONE pages have no age restriction.
Individual conditions were checked on the dates shown below. This is a partial source review, not a new verification date for the entire directory.
| Program | Published conditions | Application / event status | Source check |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIGHIT MUSIC2026 Global Audition | Male applicants born in 2008 or later; all nationalities. | Online Sep 14–Dec 5, 2026. Sydney Oct 31: Korean Cultural Center Australia; Melbourne Nov 1: NV DANCE STUDIO. On-site registration from 11:00 AM local time; walk-in route. | 2026-10-08Official notice ↗ |
| JYP EntertainmentRolling online audition | No age, gender or nationality restrictions on this online route. | Ongoing; PROJECT NOIR and center auditions have separate notices. | 2026-10-07Official notice ↗ |
| YG Entertainment2026 Global Audition — Bangkok notice | Born 2008–2015; any gender or nationality; choose one category. | Notice text: apply by Oct 23; selected applicants notified Oct 30; in-person Nov 7–8. Invitation required. Header cutoff/timezone needs recheck. | 2026-10-07Official notice ↗ |
| Source Music2026 Korea tour | Born in 2008 or later; any gender or nationality. | Pre-registration ended Aug 23. Oct 17–18 events are for selected existing applicants; no on-site registration. | 2026-10-07Official notice ↗ |
| ADORCurrent online audition | Male applicants born in 2007 or later. | Current portal lists these conditions; only successful applicants receive contact. | 2026-10-07Official notice ↗ |
| BELIFT LABCurrent application portal | Current landing page lists materials but does not establish the birth-year or gender rules checked here. | Check the current application. Do not reuse a prior boy-group track’s conditions for every application. | 2026-10-07Official notice ↗ |
| KOZ EntertainmentCurrent online materials page | Age and gender conditions require the current application form; not inferred from the material list. | Official materials: a vocal verse, one-minute rap/dance clips or a producing demo, by category. | 2026-10-07Official notice ↗ |
| WAKEONECurrent online audition | No gender, age or nationality restriction; ability to travel abroad required. | Ongoing. Main instructions and FAQ show different email addresses; confirm the route before sending. | 2026-10-07Official notice ↗ |
| SM EntertainmentCurrent regional/weekly notice | Not reverified: check the exact region and program before assuming eligibility. | A past global tour announcement is not proof that a current application is open. | Not reverifiedOfficial notice ↗ |
| PLEDIS EntertainmentCurrent online audition | Born in 2008 or later. The checked landing page does not establish a gender rule; confirm the form. | The online page lists an official application route. China uses a separate official WEIBO channel. An ended Korea tour does not close every online route. | 2026-10-07Official notice ↗ |
| HYBE × Geffen2026 girl-group archive | Archived age/gender conditions do not create a new application opportunity. | Shared directory last checked Oct 2 lists the Aug 31 deadline as ended; no reopening verified. | 2026-10-02 (shared snapshot)Official notice ↗ |
Keep the decision specific
- Check the exact program name, applicant gender, birth years and nationality conditions before preparing files.
- Separate the application deadline, selected-applicant announcement and event date. A future event alone does not establish open registration.
- A missing age or gender rule means confirmation is needed. It does not mean everyone qualifies.
- Basic eligibility is not an acceptance or trainee offer. Use the official form for material requirements and later screening instructions.
If a rule uses an exact age, check its reference date and birthday treatment in the notice. Do not convert an age range into birth years without that reference. We do not treat a “prime age” or “specialist age” as an official selection rule. HYBE × Geffen’s ended campaign is an archive, not an option for older applicants today.
Prepare the exact materials next
KPOP Daily’s preparation desk covers submission planning and original official comparisons. The existing directory here compares basic rules; it cannot confirm an individual application.
Open the KPOP preparation desk →AI-assisted editorial guidance. The linked agency notices support the facts marked above; missing details remain unconfirmed. Sources override this guide. No universal age preference, video length or result guarantee is inferred.