TV5 and MLD COMPANY join forces to launch global boy group survival show ‘Be The NEXT: 99 Dreamers’
TV5 is partnering with South Korea’s MLD COMPANY to launch “Be The NEXT: 99 Dreamers,” a groundbreaking boy group survival show set to premiere in 2025. MLD COMPANY, known for producing popular groups like HORI7ON and Lapillus, is now on the hunt for the next global pop sensation.
“Be The NEXT: 99 Dreamers” will bring together 99 aspiring male artists from around the world to compete for a spot in a new global boy group. The show is open to applicants born between 2000 and 2009, including those with prior debut or TV experience.
Auditions for the show are open until October 18, 2024. With a diverse lineup of contestants and interactive fan voting, the show promises to be a thrilling journey to stardom.
“At TV5, we are committed to discovering the best new talents,” said TV5 President and CEO Guido R. Zaballero. “Through our partnership with MLD COMPANY, we’re confident that their K-Pop expertise will help shape the next generation of international pop superstars.”
MLD CEO Lee Hyoung Jin added, “We’re thrilled to partner with TV5, a trusted TV station in the Philippines. Together, we’ll harness the synergy of the K-POP training system and young global talents to create the next big pop phenomenon.”
HORI7ON has been announced as the show’s ambassadors.
Aspiring artists can apply at bethenext99.com. Further announcements, including the reveal of the show’s hosts and mentors, are expected soon.
