All-Teen Japanese Boy Group VIBY's Birth Story Revealed: 'VIBY 1329 The night before debut' #2 to Air Free on ABEMA from 10 PM on Wednesday, May 6th (Holiday)

New Future TV "ABEMA" will broadcast 'VIBY 1329 The night before debut' #2, a documentary series tracing the journey of the boy group "VIBY," which is set to debut from "Rii.MJ," a new label established by KIM MI JEONG, who has been involved in discovering global stars like BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER and developing new talent. The episode #2 will air from 10 PM on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (holiday).

This program is a documentary closely following the 3-year growth record of "VIBY," the first artist born from "Rii.MJ," the new label launched by KIM MI JEONG in Japan. It depicts their origins, struggles, and the 1329-day journey leading up to their debut, which no one knows yet.

Episode #2 focuses on their trainee days in Korea, portraying the realities they faced and their process of change.

The program closely follows 12 trainees discovered in Japan as they live together in an unfamiliar foreign country, striving to improve themselves. Living 3-4 people to a room, with lessons from Monday to Saturday, plus doing all their own cleaning and personal chores—a strict yet fundamental environment was prepared under KIM MI JEONG's policy of "I want them to grow as individuals before becoming artists."

It depicts their real struggles as members with no prior experience in dance or singing, their gradual growth supported by their peers, and moments where they realize their "dream" while confronting setbacks.

Furthermore, the story moves to a new stage: their debut showcase at the Nippon Budokan. Despite being overwhelmed by the immense scale of the Budokan on their first visit, the members declare, "We absolutely must make it a live performance where everyone feels glad they came." Facing a venue with a capacity of approximately 10,000 people, they confront the challenge of not only performing but also "how to entertain."

With only four months left until their dream stage, please pay attention to the new trials and determination of the five members.

'VIBY 1329 The night before debut' #2 will be broadcast from 10 PM on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Please enjoy the journey leading to VIBY's birth on "ABEMA."

■ ABEMA 'VIBY 1329 The night before debut' Program Overview

Broadcast Channel: ABEMA SPECIAL

#2 Broadcast Date/Time: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (Holiday) 10 PM ~

#2 Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/channels/abema-special/slots/DgUGyVCYkNrK2f

Cast: VIBY

■ What is "VIBY"?

VIBY is the first boy group from "Rii.MJ," established by KIM MI JEONG, who discovered BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Comprising five Japanese members, all in their teens, the group's concept is "Voyage Into Bright Youth," embracing "Voyage" as its worldview.

They aim to directly convey the honest and pure emotions of "boys living in the present era" through music and performance.

■ What is the new label "Rii.MJ"?

"Rii.MJ" is an advanced production system for creating next-generation artists and an artist development platform that designs IP starting from "sensibility."

The label name "Rii" embodies three meanings:

Real (focusing on the essence), Insightful (insight to envision the whole picture), Irreplaceable (unique and irreplaceable).

Furthermore, "MJ" signifies "Mirai Junction (a point where all possibilities intersect)," expressing the desire to be a place where past and future, unfinished talent and infinite possibilities intersect.

From new talent discovery and training to marketing, creative direction, worldview design, and organizational structuring, Rii.MJ aims to consistently design and embody a new production system that integrates "music, visuals, worldview, and IP" in the Japanese music industry.

For more details on "Rii.MJ" and VIBY, please check the following websites:

■ "Rii.MJ" Official Website

https://riimj.com/

■ "Rii.MJ" Official SNS

X: https://x.com/riimj_official

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riimj_official/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RiiMJ_Off