GIRLS PLANET 2 Production Confirmed! Mega Girl Group Debut Project in 2027 to Hold On-site Auditions at 'KCON'!
Mnet has announced the production of 'GIRLS PLANET 2,' a mega girl group debut project set for 2027. Global auditions will commence on May 1st, with on-site auditions to be held during 'KCON JAPAN 2026' and 'KCON LA 2026.'
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Global Audition applications will open from May 1st (Friday).
On-site auditions will be held in Japan and North America during 'KCON JAPAN 2026' in May and 'KCON LA 2026' in August.
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Mnet has decided to launch a new survival program in 2027. The production team behind 'Girls Planet 999: Girls Festival,' 'BOYS PLANET,' and 'BOYS Ⅱ PLANET' will be creating a super large girl group debut project for 2027, and they are now recruiting global participants.
As the second season of 'Girls Planet 999: Girls Festival,' which created 'Kep1er' in 2021 and sparked an audition boom worldwide, 'GIRLS PLANET 2' will be released in 2027. While the previous season focused on 99 participants from three cultural spheres – Korea, China, and Japan – this new season will expand its scale globally, with plans for worldwide online applications and on-site auditions.
The recruitment teaser video released this time features a giant planet appearing with the message "THE BEGINNING OF A JOURNEY TO THE NEW PLANET," raising expectations for what new stories will unfold as diverse individuals with unique personalities and charms gather from all over the world.
The debut group born from this program is planned to be active on a global stage beyond Asia. On-site applications and auditions will be held at 'KCON JAPAN 2026,' taking place from May 8th to 10th at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture. The production team will announce the first round results of the auditions on the spot and will also present KCON JAPAN 2026 merchandise. Furthermore, global auditions will be conducted in a multifaceted manner, including parallel on-site auditions for the North American region during 'KCON LA 2026' in August, with the aim of discovering participants worldwide with infinite potential.
ZEROBASEONE, formed through 'BOYS PLANET,' recorded million-sellers for six consecutive releases since their debut. Additionally, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, who debuted from 'BOYS Ⅱ PLANET,' achieved a million-seller on their Korean debut album on its first day of release, surpassing 1.44 million units in initial sales. They also made history as a boy group by sweeping the No. 1 spots on music programs of all three major terrestrial broadcasters in Korea with their debut song for the first time in nine years. Following this trend, strong attention is now focused on the next 'global girl group debut project.'
'GIRLS PLANET 2' is open to any female born before January 1, 2013, who aspires to be a global girl group member. Participation is open regardless of nationality or region of residence, and applications will begin at 8:00 AM on May 1st. Individual trainees, agency-affiliated trainees, and those with debut experience are all welcome to apply.
KCON, first held in Irvine, USA in 2012, has since been organized in various locations worldwide, establishing a festival model that covers all aspects of Korean culture, including K-Beauty, K-Food, and K-Content, centered around music. Held in 14 regions across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and America, the cumulative number of offline attendees has reached approximately 2.23 million. Through digital platforms, tens of millions of global fans have built fandoms that transcend language barriers and borders, helping artists and brands expand internationally, thereby continuously enhancing its presence as a global K-POP festival.
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■ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnetsmart/
■ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mnetjapan
■ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MNETJAPAN
[Mnet Channel Information] https://mnetjp.com/
This is a 100% Korean entertainment CS broadcasting station. It delivers not only the latest K-POP and Korean dramas but also various popular content such as variety shows and travel programs. It is available on SKY PerfecTV!, cable TV nationwide, and others.
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On-site auditions will be held in Japan and North America during 'KCON JAPAN 2026' in May and 'KCON LA 2026' in August.
© CJ ENM Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved
Mnet has decided to launch a new survival program in 2027. The production team behind 'Girls Planet 999: Girls Festival,' 'BOYS PLANET,' and 'BOYS Ⅱ PLANET' will be creating a super large girl group debut project for 2027, and they are now recruiting global participants.
As the second season of 'Girls Planet 999: Girls Festival,' which created 'Kep1er' in 2021 and sparked an audition boom worldwide, 'GIRLS PLANET 2' will be released in 2027. While the previous season focused on 99 participants from three cultural spheres – Korea, China, and Japan – this new season will expand its scale globally, with plans for worldwide online applications and on-site auditions.
The recruitment teaser video released this time features a giant planet appearing with the message "THE BEGINNING OF A JOURNEY TO THE NEW PLANET," raising expectations for what new stories will unfold as diverse individuals with unique personalities and charms gather from all over the world.
The debut group born from this program is planned to be active on a global stage beyond Asia. On-site applications and auditions will be held at 'KCON JAPAN 2026,' taking place from May 8th to 10th at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture. The production team will announce the first round results of the auditions on the spot and will also present KCON JAPAN 2026 merchandise. Furthermore, global auditions will be conducted in a multifaceted manner, including parallel on-site auditions for the North American region during 'KCON LA 2026' in August, with the aim of discovering participants worldwide with infinite potential.
ZEROBASEONE, formed through 'BOYS PLANET,' recorded million-sellers for six consecutive releases since their debut. Additionally, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, who debuted from 'BOYS Ⅱ PLANET,' achieved a million-seller on their Korean debut album on its first day of release, surpassing 1.44 million units in initial sales. They also made history as a boy group by sweeping the No. 1 spots on music programs of all three major terrestrial broadcasters in Korea with their debut song for the first time in nine years. Following this trend, strong attention is now focused on the next 'global girl group debut project.'
'GIRLS PLANET 2' is open to any female born before January 1, 2013, who aspires to be a global girl group member. Participation is open regardless of nationality or region of residence, and applications will begin at 8:00 AM on May 1st. Individual trainees, agency-affiliated trainees, and those with debut experience are all welcome to apply.
KCON, first held in Irvine, USA in 2012, has since been organized in various locations worldwide, establishing a festival model that covers all aspects of Korean culture, including K-Beauty, K-Food, and K-Content, centered around music. Held in 14 regions across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and America, the cumulative number of offline attendees has reached approximately 2.23 million. Through digital platforms, tens of millions of global fans have built fandoms that transcend language barriers and borders, helping artists and brands expand internationally, thereby continuously enhancing its presence as a global K-POP festival.
[Mnet Japan Official SNS]
■ X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/MnetJP_Ch
■ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnetsmart/
■ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mnetjapan
■ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MNETJAPAN
[Mnet Channel Information] https://mnetjp.com/
This is a 100% Korean entertainment CS broadcasting station. It delivers not only the latest K-POP and Korean dramas but also various popular content such as variety shows and travel programs. It is available on SKY PerfecTV!, cable TV nationwide, and others.
[Mnet Smar