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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: From Tokyo to the US: Hybe, Geffen seek talent for next global K-Pop sensation
TOKYO: K-pop powerhouse Hybe is teaming up once again with Geffen Records under Universal Music Group to create a new global girl group, set to debut next year. The joint project, titled World Scout: The Final Piece, will kick off with a large-scale audition tour across Japan. Open to females and non-binary applicants aged 15 to 24, the auditions will run from October to December, offering specialised K-pop-style training adapted for the US market. Successful candidates will advance to an intensive training camp in the US, where they will compete for a spot in the debut line-up. The entire process, from auditions to the final group's formation, will be broadcast exclusively in spring 2026 on Japan's Abema streaming platform. This marks the second collaboration between Hybe and Geffen, following their 2023 project The Debut: Dream Academy, which produced the multinational girl group Katseye.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
After Katseye, Hybe and Geffen launch global search for next girl group with Japan audition tour
TOKYO, Aug 8 — K-pop entertainment juggernaut Hybe is once again partnering with Geffen Records, a label under Universal Music Group, to launch a new global girl group next year. In an announcement yesterday, they launched the new project, titled 'World Scout: The Final Piece,' will begin with a large-scale audition tour across Japan. On its audition website, it said the chance is open to females and non-binary candidates between 15 and 24 years old. Those who pass the audition will undergo specialised 'K-pop-style training', adapted for the US market, from October to December. Selected trainees will then move on to an advanced training camp in the US, where they will compete for a spot in the final debut line-up. The debut is slated for 2026. The entire journey from auditions to the group's formation will be exclusively broadcast in the spring of 2026 via Japanese streaming platform Abema. In 2023, the two companies launched the audition programme 'The Debut: Dream Academy', which led to the formation of the multinational girl group Katseye.
Korea Herald
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Hybe, Geffen Records launch second global girl group project following Katseye
Global audition began Thursday in Japan for next multinational act Hybe is once again partnering with Geffen Records, a label under Universal Music Group, to launch a new global girl group next year, the company announced Wednesday. This marks the second multinational group to debut under the ongoing collaboration between the two companies. The new project, titled 'World Scout: The Final Piece,' will begin with a large-scale audition tour across Japan. It aims to discover outstanding global talent and form a next-generation girl group for the international music market. According to Hybe and Geffen Records, top scouting teams from Hybe will take the lead in identifying promising trainees with high potential. Those who pass the audition will undergo specialized 'K-pop-style training,' adapted for the US market, from October to December. Selected trainees will then move on to an advanced training camp in the US, where they will compete for a spot in the final debut lineup. The debut is slated for 2026. The entire journey — from auditions to the group's formation — will be exclusively broadcast in the spring of 2026 via Japanese streaming platform ABEMA. 'The program will capture how talented individuals grow while working alongside world-class producers,' Hybe and Geffen Records said in a statement. The move marks the latest phase in Hybe's strategy to globalize K-pop by expanding its production model beyond South Korea. In 2023, the two companies launched the audition program 'The Debut: Dream Academy,' which led to the formation of the multinational girl group Katseye. That project drew wide interest from global viewers, who watched contestants from diverse ethnic and regional backgrounds train and compete under Hybe's K-pop production system — a blueprint previously centered in Korea, but now adapted for the US market. The show became a milestone in exporting the K-pop "DNA" to the global pop mainstream.
Arab Times
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
Junkyard frontman David Roach dies at 59 after battle with cancer
LOS ANGELES, Aug 4: David Roach, the lead singer of the rock band Junkyard, has passed away at the age of 59. The band confirmed his death on Sunday, August 3, via an Instagram post. In June, Roach had publicly revealed that he was diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of skin cancer in January. Despite his courageous battle against the illness, Roach died peacefully at home in the company of his wife, Jennifer. The band expressed their gratitude to fans for the overwhelming support during this difficult time. "First off, we want to thank you all for the overwhelming support and love you've shown us during this incredibly challenging time," the band wrote in their tribute. "After a courageous battle with cancer, David passed away peacefully last night at home, in the loving arms of his wife." Roach had been undergoing treatment for aggressive squamous cell carcinoma affecting his head, neck, and throat, according to a GoFundMe page set up for his medical expenses. His death comes just two weeks after he married Jennifer, with the couple tying the knot in a ceremony attended by fellow band members. A post shared on July 20 celebrated their wedding, with Junkyard writing, "Congratulations to the happy couple — Mr. and Mrs. David Patrick Roach ♠️❤️." The band also shared touching photos from the ceremony, including one of Roach in a wheelchair and another of him exchanging rings with his new wife at the altar. In their tribute, Junkyard described Roach as 'a gifted artist, performer, songwriter, and singer — but above all, a devoted father, husband, and brother.' They continued, 'Our thoughts are with the entire Roach family and everyone who loved him.' Roach had been with Junkyard since its formation in 1987. The band quickly gained recognition after signing with Geffen Records and releasing their self-titled album in 1989. However, after the band was dropped by the label in 1992, Junkyard disbanded. They reunited in 2000, continuing to perform and record together. On June 27, Junkyard shared an emotional post with fans regarding Roach's cancer diagnosis. 'First off, we want to thank you all for the overwhelming support and love you've shown us during this incredibly challenging time,' the band wrote, adding that they were struggling to process the devastating news. The post revealed that Roach had been experiencing an "ongoing fever and cough" which led to his hospitalization, where doctors delivered the shattering diagnosis. The band expressed the emotional toll the news had taken on them: 'It's devastating and life-altering, and we're trying to navigate through the emotions and uncertainty that come with it.' Roach's bandmate, Chris Gates, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, writing, 'I loved him like a little brother. We had our ups and downs, but that never changed. My condolences to his brother and sisters… I'll miss playing music with him, but he'll always be an important part of me.' David Roach's legacy as a talented musician, performer, and beloved member of Junkyard will live on in the hearts of those who knew him, both personally and professionally.
Express Tribune
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
KATSEYE captivates Lollapalooza 2025 with record-breaking festival debut
KATSEYE, the multinational girl group formed by HYBE and Geffen Records, delivered a standout debut at Lollapalooza 2025 in Chicago's Grant Park. Their high-impact set introduced two new tracks and reportedly set the record for the largest audience ever recorded for an early daytime set with an estimated 85,000 attendees between 2 pm and 4 pm, cementing their arrival as a global force in K-pop The group, comprised of Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia, and Yoonchae, rose to prominence through Netflix's Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE. 'Gabriela,' inspired by Dolly Parton's 'Jolene,' was reimagined as a Latin ballad with flamenco choreography and Spanish lyrics. 'M.I.A.' followed with a darker electro-pop tone, demonstrating the group's stylistic range. Alongside these premieres, the group also performed fan favourites 'Touch,' 'Debut,' and 'Gnarly". KATSEYE's international appeal was evident in the crowd's response, with 'Eyekons' showing strong fan support. The set, which followed BoyNextDoor, kept the festival energy high and showcased how KATSEYE is redefining K-pop through authenticity and inclusivity.
