SBS Universe Ticket Episode 10 preview, i.e. a sneak peek into the final episode of the season has been revealed so that fans of the show can brace themselves for what’s to come next as we tread closer to the concluding chapter of the pre-debut K-pop survival show. After all the major twists and turns, the SBS reality series is finally in its last lap that will determine the last standing contestants who’ll be kicking off a new generation of K-pop idols.
The upcoming and last episode’s preview grants us a general look at the 16 finalists heading into the final stage before qualifying as members of PRISM. With only 8 PRISM tickets available for the contestants to debut as K-pop stars, the long and strenuous journey will close soon and allow for a new era of stars to emerge in the days to come ahead.
While one contestant has already secured a safe spot as the final member of PRISM, more names are yet to be announced next week. The latest preview of the show released after the ninth episode’s conclusion unveils the Top 16 participants who’ll be moving on to the last stage of the competition, which will ultimately determine and help declare the names of those who’ll be debuting thereafter. Additionally, the two-day Universe Ticket Tour in Seoul, that was supposed to kick off on February 3, now stands cancelled. (Reasons mentioned in the post linked below)
The Korean reality survival race commenced on November 18, and has been bringing emotional dramas of varying degrees every week, testing the contestants and audiences’ patience. SBS’ debut 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.
The series originally brought in 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. The show’s finale will result in the declaration of 8 last-standing contestants as debuting 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.
SBS Universe Ticket Episode 10 Release Date
The tenth and final episode is slated to release on January 17, 2024, Wednesday, at 10:40 PM KST (updated time).
Where to Watch SBS Universe Ticket Final Episode
The next episode will most likely be live-streamed on YouTube by some or other fan channel, 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. The final ticketing period will close on January 17, during the final broadcast itself.
Watch the SBS Universe Ticket Episode 10 Preview / Trailer
Brief Universe Ticket Episode 9 Recap
The new Top 8 announced during the ninth episode were Elisia, Gehlee Dangca, Lim Seowon, Nana, Oh Yoona, Kotoko, Bang Yunha and Kim Sumin. Among them all, Elisia has qualified as one of the final members of PRISM, while the remaining members will be revealed during the finale. Other contestants moving ahead for the final stage, aka the remaining Universe Ticket Top 16 contestants are Lee Sunwoo, Jin Hyeonju, Narumi, Gabi, Hwang Sieun, Bae Haram, Jeon Jinyeong and Yuri.
Universe Ticket Episode 9 Eliminations: Nizi, Kim Sujin, Goo Gyoryeon, Bae Yeram, Lee Huran, Jayla, Yona and Kwon Eunhyung.
Original Full List of Universe Ticket Contestants
The SBS Global Audition 2023 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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