HYBE to recruit emerging talents in India

HYBE, the K-pop powerhouse behind some of the industry’s biggest global acts, is staging its first nationwide audition in India. According to HYBE India, the company’s local affiliate, the entertainment agency will open a nationwide audition both online and in person. The in-person rounds will be held in 10 major cities — Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. Those selected will enter what the agency described as a world-class training and development program, with the opportunity to debut as artists. “We look forward to the dynamic potential of young people from India and the Indian diaspora,” HYBE India said in a statement. “We will provide unwavering support so that outstanding talent can step onto the global stage while preserving their cultural identity. The creative energy of India's local experts, combined with HYBE's global system, will generate powerful synergies,” it added. The agency highlighted India’s potential in the music streaming market, with approximately 185 million users, the second largest in t

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