The Mnet Build Up Episode 1 Preview was released on January 15, following a previous teaser video that shared a glimpse at the star-studded judges panel and lineup of contestants for this upcoming K-pop debut survival competition series. Build Up Vocal Boy Group Survivor (빌드업 : 보컬 보이그룹 서바이버) is likely to follow the usual streak of such South Korean reality shows with 10 episodes under the hood of the first season premiering this January.
Participants will be seen fighting it out against each other to secure a spot in the final four-member lineup of a new K-pop boy group that will focus on the members’ vocal abilities more than anything else as suggested by the show’s full title too. The first episode is set to premiere on Mnet on January 26, 2024, at 10:10 PM KST. Here’s what we know about the series so far!
All About Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survivor
Build Up Judges Panel
The judging panel for this Mnet show, also known as Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival, will see a motley group of distinguished stars from the K-pop sphere coming together to mentor and evaluate 40 contestants who will be narrowed down to just 4 finalists in the end. The Single’s Inferno MC, Lee Da-hee, will be hosting the forthcoming latest series aiming at a brand new group’s debut. Joining the judging panel as regular cast members are SG Wannabe’s Lee Seok-hoon, BTOB Eunkwang aka Seo Eun-kwang, NU’EST’s Baekho, Red Velvet’s Wendy, MAMAMOO’s Solar and former Wanna One member Kim Jae-hwan.
Mnet Build Up Contestants/Lineup
Although the full 40-member lineup hasn’t been announced yet, some previously featured singers from elsewhere in the preview video have definitely caught the eye of the audience. Jay Chang (also a member of ONE PACT) is one such participant whom the viewers are most looking forward to hearing belt out harmonies as he also starred in the 2023 survival show Boys Planet that facilitated the formation of ZEROBASEONE. The remaining lineup also consists of either idols from other groups or soloists, or models and trainees.
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Among other recognised contestants, PENTAGON Yeo One, CIX Kim Seunghun, UP10TION Sunyoul, Jeon Woong of AB6IX, JUST B’s Bain, and Bitsaeon of M.O.N.T. are some familiar faces that you’ll be spotting in the January premiere of the vocal boy group survival series on Mnet.
Build Up Vocal Boy Group Survival Poster
Watch the Mnet Build Up Episode 1 Preview
Mnet Build Up Episode 1 Release Date: Premiere slated for January 26 at 10:10 PM KST.
Who are you hoping to see debut as part of the charming lineup of the four-member vocal boy group? Let us know your favourites in the comments section below.
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