The inaugural announcement for the I LAND 2 lineup has introduced the profiles of 24 contestants vying for a coveted spot in a new K-pop girl group. These aspiring talents will compete against each other in a rigorous survival audition program, with the final lineup being managed by WakeOne. Notably, among these contestants are familiar faces from previous survival shows or other endeavours in the K-pop industry. While Mnet has already provided an initial profile version of the I-LAND 2 contestants, we anticipate further updates as the Mnet Global Audition progresses. For now, let’s delve into the details of the first batch of trainees unveiled on March 22, 2024.
The forthcoming second season marks an exciting collaboration between YG Entertainment’s veteran producer, Teddy, and his agency, THEBLACKLABEL. Alongside acclaimed actor Song Kang, who takes on the role of a Storyteller, the series will feature a stellar lineup including BIGBANG’s Taeyang, renowned dancers Monica and Lee Jung, and accomplished producers 24 and VVN, who will serve as both producers and performance directors for I-LAND 2: N/a.
I LAND 2 Lineup of Contestants
1. KANG JIWON
2. KIM GYURI
3. KIM MINSOL
4. KIM SUJUNG
5. KIM EUNCHAE
6. KIM CHAEEUN
7. NANA
8. NAM YUJU
9. LINGLING
10. MAI
11. PARK YEEUN
12. BANG JEEMIN
13. SON JUWON
14. WM JIWON
15.OH YUNA
16. RYU SARANG
17. YUI
18. YUIKO
19. YOON JIYOON
20. JEONG SAEBI
21. CHOI SOUL
22. CHOI JUNGEUN
23. KOKO
24. FUKO
Some of the contestants are quite well-known, having appeared in several other survival shows. For instance, Bang Jeemin has garnered significant popularity among fans. She previously showcased her talents on the survival show R U NEXT?, where she captivated audiences and became a favorite contestant. Despite her strong performance, she was eliminated in the final episode, finishing fourth in the live voting. Similarly, Nam Yuju has extensive experience in survival shows. In 2020, she participated in Mnet’s CAP-TEEN, and in 2022, she took part in the Korean-Japanese survival show “Stars Awakening”, marking her third appearance in such competition.
Today, with the release of the full profiles, pre-voting has officially begun. Audiences now have the opportunity to explore the charms of the applicants and uncover their unique qualities. Your vote will be tallied until April 9, 2024.
I LAND 2 Release Date
Mnet I-LAND 2: N/a is set to debut on April 18 at 8:50 p.m. KST.
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