Mar 31, 2026 11:44am IST
After KATSEYE, HYBE INDIA Confirms Hunt For New Girl Group From The Country
HYBE INDIA has announced that it has opened its auditions for a new girl group from India. The talent hunt will take place from March 31 to July 31, 2026. The audition invites female talent from all over India who are born between 2005 to 2011. There will be a range of performance categories for girls to show their talents, which include vocals, rap, dance, acting, modelling, and more. HYBE India decided to focus on a girl group after months of intensive survey. Their online and research found that Indian women wanted artists whom they could look upto in life and were aspirational in nature.
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HYBE INDIA partnered with Nielsen to conduct qualitative research across six Indian cities. They found an opportunity for a girl group in sync with India’s ethos of ‘Harmony in Diversity,’ while bringing forward voices of Indian women to global audiences. Damien Woochang Lee, CEO of HYBE INDIA, said the audition marks a meaningful first step in the company’s long-term commitment to the Indian market. He was quoted as saying, “India has never lacked talent or ambition—what’s been missing is a consistent pathway to the global stage. What we’re building is that bridge: a system that allows us to nurture artists with intention, and to be seen, heard, and understood beyond borders. This audition is where that process begins.”
The audition has tie-ups with numerous brands ranging from electronic giant Samsung to the retail chain, Shoppers Stop. City-specific auditions will be announced soon on the website.
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