Global audition program 'Universe League' unveils its cast: Jay Park, members of WayV, Got7, BTOB

Global audition program “Universe League,” jointly produced by SBS and F&F Entertainment, unveiled its MC and team leaders on Tuesday.

A promotional image of ″Universe League″ features its MC and team leaders. [UNIVERSE LEAGUE]

Global audition program “Universe League,” jointly produced by SBS and F&F Entertainment, unveiled its MC and team leaders on Tuesday.

The program’s official social media channels unveiled posters and trailer videos featuring MC Jay Park and the team leaders: BTOB’s Lee Chang-sub, GOT7’s Yugyeom, producer El Capitxn and WayV's Ten and Yangyang. These K-pop stars will lead their own team of trainees.

"Universe League" will feature a total of 42 contestants competing for a spot in a global boy group. The show is the sequel to "Universe Ticket" (2023-4), which created the girl group UNIS. Unlike its predecessor, "Universe League" will crown a team as the winner.

BTOB’s vocalist Lee Chang-sub will lead "Team Groove."

"Known for his strong vocal skills, Lee will bring his experience as a performer and his expertise in training," F&F Entertainment said in a press release.

Yugyeom will lead "Team Beat." He previously won the dance competition show “Hit the Stage” in 2016. K-pop producer El Capitxn will join Yugyeom as the team’s producer.

WayV members Ten and Yangyang will serve as leaders for "Team Rhythm." As these K-pop artists are from Thailand and Taiwan, "they will represent international K-pop idols, in line with the global reach of this show, which will include international contestants," according to the press release.

Stills from a promotional trailer for ″Universe League″ [UNIVERSE LEAGUE]

Jay Park will be the sole MC. He hosted the music show “The Seasons” last year.

"Artists making significant strides in the K-pop scene have come together with the shared goal of creating a global boy group," said F&F Entertainment. "They will help contestants realize their potential and showcase their abilities in this survival competition."

The show will premiere on Nov. 22.

BY YOON SEUNG-JIN [yoon.seungjin@joongang.co.kr]