THEBLACKLABEL, a South Korean music label led by top K-POP producer TEDDY, is home to globally recognized singers and actors. It has evolved into a comprehensive entertainment company producing global artists such as ROSE, ALLDAY PROJECT, MEOVV, TAEYANG, JEON SOMI, VINCE, and actors including PARK BO GUM, YIM SI WAN, LEE JONG WON, and KWAK DONG YEON. The label has launched its 2026 Global Audition to discover the next generation of new artists, opening applications for the “2026 THEBLACKLABEL TOUR AUDITION PART 2.” This marks the second large-scale global audition following last year's event, expanded further to find talent worldwide.
Applications for this audition opened on 22 July 2026 online, for candidates born between 2009 and 2016, with no nationality restrictions. The auditions will begin in August in Thailand, followed by Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Osaka, Orange County, Toronto, Vancouver, Taipei, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and will conclude in Seoul. The audition dates in Thailand are: Bangkok on 22 August 2026, Khon Kaen on 29 August 2026, Chiang Mai on 5 September 2026, and Hat Yai on 12 September 2026.
The auditions in Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore are conducted in collaboration with THEBLACKSEA, a joint venture company established with Thailand's CP Group. Those who pass the selection will have the opportunity to experience systematic training as trainee artists under THEBLACKLABEL.
Interested applicants can register and obtain audition information in advance through https://theblacklabel.com/audition or attend walk-in auditions on the event days. Details on audition locations, news, and updates can be followed via the official social media channels of THEBLACKLABEL and THEBLACKSEA.
