Concept Evaluation: Fateful Team Reorganization in 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN 新世界' #9
Lemino, operated by NTT DOCOMO, will begin exclusive free distribution of episode #9 of the survival audition program 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN 新世界' on May 21, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Episode #9 features the team reorganization of the remaining 35 trainees for the concept evaluation, along with intense training sessions.
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Lemino, a video streaming service operated by NTT DOCOMO, will begin exclusive free distribution of episode #9 of 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN 新世界' on May 21, 2026, at 9:00 PM. This is the fourth installment of one of Japan's largest-scale survival audition programs.
In episode #8, broadcast last week, the concept evaluation began with the announcement of team members for five newly written songs and the second ranking announcement ceremony. The ranking announcement narrowed down the 50 trainees to the 35 advancing to the next stage.
Tonight's episode #9 features the team reorganization for the concept evaluation among the 35 remaining trainees. Each team is capped at seven members. If a team exceeds seven members following the ranking ceremony, a 'cruel' system forces the trainees to vote among themselves to decide who must leave the team. The episode captures the trainees' agonizing decisions about whom to choose and their struggles with self-doubt.
Furthermore, YUMEKI, a dancer and choreographer who commanded a powerful presence as a trainer in the previous season, makes an appearance. The released trailer has already sparked buzz for a scene where he strictly instructs trainees, saying, "The level is too low." The world-renowned choreographer Baek Kooyoung, who has worked with numerous global artists, also appears to deliver impassioned advice. Attention is focused on how the concept evaluation will unfold after these reassignments under the pressure of professional expectations.
The final stage will be live-streamed on Lemino on Saturday, June 6, from 1:30 PM to 3:25 PM.
In episode #8, broadcast last week, the concept evaluation began with the announcement of team members for five newly written songs and the second ranking announcement ceremony. The ranking announcement narrowed down the 50 trainees to the 35 advancing to the next stage.
Tonight's episode #9 features the team reorganization for the concept evaluation among the 35 remaining trainees. Each team is capped at seven members. If a team exceeds seven members following the ranking ceremony, a 'cruel' system forces the trainees to vote among themselves to decide who must leave the team. The episode captures the trainees' agonizing decisions about whom to choose and their struggles with self-doubt.
Furthermore, YUMEKI, a dancer and choreographer who commanded a powerful presence as a trainer in the previous season, makes an appearance. The released trailer has already sparked buzz for a scene where he strictly instructs trainees, saying, "The level is too low." The world-renowned choreographer Baek Kooyoung, who has worked with numerous global artists, also appears to deliver impassioned advice. Attention is focused on how the concept evaluation will unfold after these reassignments under the pressure of professional expectations.
The final stage will be live-streamed on Lemino on Saturday, June 6, from 1:30 PM to 3:25 PM.
FAQ
When is #9 of 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN 新世界' distributed?
It will be distributed exclusively and for free on Lemino from 9:00 PM on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
What is the concept evaluation?
It is an evaluation stage where trainees perform in teams based on five newly written songs. In #9, team reorganization takes place.
When is the program final?
The final will be live-streamed on Lemino from 1:30 PM on Saturday, June 6, 2026.