HYBE Entertainment’s upcoming girl group show, “R U Next,” has announced its release date prior to the highly anticipated debut in 2023
The K-pop industry is abuzz with excitement as HYBE Entertainment, the powerhouse behind groups like BTS and TXT, prepares to debut their highly anticipated new girl group in 2023. To introduce the members and showcase their talents, HYBE has announced a survival show titled “R U Next.”
HYBES R U Next show episode 1 release date, time, preview, where to watch episodes online
HYBE will launch their new girlgroup under BELIFT through a new survival show called "R U Next?" to be aired on JTBC, starting on June 30. pic.twitter.com/UPyPlHQHjR
— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) June 1, 2023
Release date of “R U Next”
Fans who are awaiting the debut of HYBE’s new girl group can mark their calendars for June 30, as this is when “R U Next” will premiere. The show will air at 8.50 pm KST on the South Korean TV channel JTBC and will also be available on Japan’s Abema TV. Fans from all over the world can tune in to witness the journey of these aspiring idols.
Episodes
“R U Next” will captivate viewers with its ten episodes. Each episode will be airing once a week. Throughout the show, the trainees will face seven rounds of evaluation. These rounds are designed to showcase their potential and determine their readiness for the debut.
The evaluations will encompass various aspects, including expressiveness, versatility in different musical genres, professionalism, individuality, creativity, and most importantly, star quality or stage presence.
While competition is at the core of the show, HYBE has emphasized that “R U Next” will also focus on nurturing a strong bond among the trainees. It will be a “healthy program” that promotes teamwork and camaraderie.
Speculations regarding “I-Land 2”
Fans who were eagerly anticipating the second season of the popular survival show “I-Land” were taken by surprise when HYBE announced “R U Next” as the platform for their new girl group. Speculations arose regarding the fate of “I-Land 2” and the reasons behind the change.
One prevailing theory suggests that issues may have arisen between CJ ENM and HYBE, the respective production companies behind “I-Land” and the new girl group show. The details of these issues remain unclear. It has left fans to speculate on the possible reasons for the shift in plans. Another theory suggests that scheduling conflicts with Mnet, the broadcasting network responsible for “I-Land,” may have prompted HYBE to create a new show to introduce their girl group.