Finally premiering on November 18, the new K-pop audition survival series has kicked off, and is already leading us into the second week of the show with the SBS Universe Ticket Episode 2 preview. The Korean reality competition series (유니버스 티켓), originally holding the title, Universe Ticket: The Miracle of 82, has been produced by Lee Hwan-jin, known for yet another survival audition program, Loud (2021), featuring PSY and Park Jin-young (JYP Entertainment), and the variety game show Running Man. It stars 82 contestants hailing from global countries like Canada, Australia, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Philippines, Myanmar, France, Vietnam, China, Mongolia, and Italy, all born before the year 2011.
With the ultimate aim for the 8 last-standing contestants to debut as members of a girl group that will be signed under the entertainment label, F&F Entertainment, for 2.5 years, the Universe Ticket audition series has welcomed a star-studded lineup of mentors for the girls. This stellar list of regular judges includes 7 South Korean celebs – Actor/singer Kim Sejeong, Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, Yeji and Chaeryeong of ITZY, K-pop soloist Younha, and choreographer Choi Rian of LACHICA dance crew.
The latest preview for the SBS global audition 2023 series for girls has announced a brand-new challenge for the upcoming entry. Titled, the “Revenge Battle”, the next series of competitive battles will see the former week’s winners and challengers facing off against each other. As hinted by the second episode’s promo, some heartbreaking developments, maybe even the first set of eliminations, are set to take place this Friday, and the only way of finding out what’s about to come next is to tune into the weekend broadcast.
SBS Universe Ticket Episode 2 Release Date
The second episode is slated to release on November 25, 2023, Saturday, at 5 PM KST (updated time).
Where to Watch SBS Universe Ticket Episode 2
The next episode will most likely be live-streamed on YouTube, in addition to being broadcasted on the South Korean network SBS TV. International audiences can also view the episodes on streaming platforms Viu or Viki later.
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Watch the SBS Universe Ticket Episode 2 Preview / Trailer
Brief Universe Ticket Episode 1 Recap
After the first round “Battle Week 1:1”, some contestants ranked high on the list. Among these, Nana was seen performing Sunmi’s Gashina, Elisia showcased her rendition of YooA’s Selfish, Kim Sujin owned IU and NCT DREAM’s songs Bbibbi and Beatbox, Kwon Chaewon rocked Sunmi’s Heroine, Bang Yunha came forward with ITZY’s Sneakers, and Lim Seowon performed BoA’s Atlantis Princess to name a few. Additionally, the first showcase also announced the new Top 8 contestants – Riel, Kwon Chaewon, Vanesya, Vu Linh Dan, Hwang Sieun, Jin Hyeonju, Gabi and Lee Sunwoo. The Revenge Battle slated for November 25 will resume the Round 1 contest.
List of Universe Ticket Contestants
The Universe Ticket lineup consists of 82 contestants, and it was revealed in intervals. The first announcement included the following 41 contestants’ profiles – Heo Sunbin, Choi Hyerin (also seen on Girls Planet 999), Choi Yeojin, Choi Sungeun, Cho Chaeyoung, Gehlee Dangca, JAYLA, Jung Jiwon, Jeon Jinyeong, Jang Sua, Jang Subin, Lim Seowon (trot singer), Lee Suan, Lee Soovin, Yoon Sooin, Yu, Oh Daeun, Yang Eugene, Yamaguchi Yuriko, Alyssa, Aya Natsumi, Xiaoyu, Vu Linh Dan, Bang Yunha, Park Yehyeon, Vanesya, Mila, Minari, May, Riel, Laura, Noh Yeonwoo, Nako, Nana (former PRIKIL member), Kim Hyojin, Kim Soobin, Kim Soyul, Kim Seoyeon, Kwon Chaewon (formerly known as Eunchae of DIA), Kwon Eunhyung and Gabi. (Check out their profiles here)
The second announcement revealed the remaining 41 contestants as Goo Gyoryeon, Kwon Yejin, Kim Sumin, Kim Sujin, Kim Yuri, Kim Chaea, Kim Chaewon, Kim Hyemi, Narumi, Natchayathorn, Nizi, Park Yewon (former Hot Issue member), Bae Yeram (former Play With Me Club member), Bae Haram, Ahn Seungbi (former Play With Me Club member), Anxin, Enny, Elisia, Oh Yoona (former Play With Me Club member), Yona, Oukikk, Yuri, Yoo Yena (former member of groups Cookie, Dream Candy and LUNA KIDS).
Completing the list, the last few contestants are, Yukino (former PRIKIL member), Ido Tayui, Lee Sunwoo, Izumi, Lee Jine, Lee Huran, Jang Minju (former Majors member), Zhou Jiaqi, Jeon Jieun (former Busters member), Jeong Huigyeong, Jessica, Cho Minseo, Jin Hyeonju (former Good Day and cignature member), Kotoko, Pia, Honma Yuriko, Hwang Sieun, and Lee Eunchae.
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