HYBE Japan’s subsidiary, YX Labels, has officially kicked off its next-generation J-pop boy group debut project through the audition program 応援-HIGH , which premiered on Nippon TV on February 15.夢のスタートライン

The competition features 11 contestants—YUJU, SHIN, RUKA, GAKU, HAKU, KYOSUKE, KAIJI, REO, NARUMI, and two new challengers—battling for only seven debut spots. The journey includes various missions, with the next episode focusing on the Signal Song Music Video evaluation, adding to the intense competition.
Among the contestants, Gaku, a former participant in &AUDITION - The Howling -, which formed HYBE’s global group &TEAM, stood out. He expressed his determination, stating, "I am where I am now because of my past experience. I will work hard and definitely debut."
The program, spanning eight episodes, will document the contestants' struggles and growth. An extended version with unseen footage is available on Hulu. YX Labels promises an emotional and inspiring journey as the trainees push their limits to achieve their dreams.
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