On August 7, HYBE and Geffen Records revealed plans for a large-scale audition event titled “World Scout: The Final Piece” to be held across Japan.

This joint project between HYBE and Geffen Records aims to discover exceptional talent from around the world. HYBE’s top-tier scouting team will lead the search, seeking individuals with the star power and potential to make it big.

Successful applicants will undergo K-pop–style training designed by HYBE and Geffen Records specifically for the U.S. market between October and December. From there, finalists will advance to an intensive training camp in the United States, where they will compete for a spot in a brand-new group set to debut next year.

According to HYBE and Geffen Records, the project will document the transformation of aspiring stars as they work alongside world-class producers to make their dreams a reality.

“World Scout: The Final Piece” is scheduled to premiere in 2026 on the Japanese streaming platform ABEMA.