JYP Entertainment is set to host its 20th Open Audition across five cities in South Korea, marking the final installment of this iconic talent search.
Scheduled for 2026, the 20th Open Audition aims to discover the next generation of K-pop stars. This audition series has been instrumental in launching the careers of global artists such as 2PM's Wooyoung, TWICE's Nayeon and Jeongyeon, Stray Kids' Seungmin, NiziU's Mako, Xdinary Heroes' Jungsu, and KickFlip's Kyehoon. As JYP wraps up this two-decade-long tradition with its 20th edition, anticipation and participation are expected to be at an all-time high. JYP plans to continue its talent search through various global auditions in the future.
The auditions will kick off on January 17, 2026, at the Gwangju Ssangchon Youth Culture House, followed by events in Daejeon at the DCC Daejeon Convention Center on January 18, Busan at the Suyeong-gu Youth Culture House on January 24, and Daegu at the Youth Culture House Komjirak Power Plant on January 25. The final auditions will take place in Seoul at the Jung-gu Youth Center on January 31 and February 1, completing the nationwide tour. Successful candidates will earn the opportunity to become JYP trainees.
Applications opened on December 1 and will be accepted until 11:59 PM the day before each regional audition via the official JYP audition website. Eligible participants must be born between 2008 and 2016 and can choose to audition in one of five categories: vocal, rap, dance, modeling, or acting. Detailed information about the 20th Open Audition is available on the official JYP audition website and JYP Casting Team's social media channels.
Reported by Ji-won Kim, TenAsia one@tenasia.co.kr