Kim Jaejoong's iNKODE to Hold Global K-pop Audition in January 2025 [Official]

Global entertainment company iNKODE is on the hunt for the next generation of K-pop stars. Founded by singer-actor Kim Jaejoong and former Cube Entertainment Vice President, CEO Noh Hyun-tae, iNKODE will kick off its global auditions in 2025.

In October, Kim Jaejoong personally produced iNKODE's first rookie girl group, SAY MY NAME, which made a successful debut. Following this, iNKODE's rookie development system has garnered significant international attention, even being featured in a documentary by French public broadcasting.

In response to this growing interest, iNKODE Entertainment will launch the 2025 iNKODE GLOBAL AUDITION in January 2025. The auditions will begin in Seoul and expand to five major cities across South Korea (Daejeon, Daegu, Gwangju, Busan, Jeju), as well as Tokyo and Osaka in Japan, Beijing and Shanghai in China, Thailand, and the United States.

iNKODE aims to debut its first-ever boy group through this global audition, with plans to discover the next generation of K-pop talent to lead the future of the industry. Additionally, the company has already attracted attention with the inclusion of former Wanna One members, AB6IX's Lee Dae-hwi and Park Woo-jin, and veteran producer Jang Yoo-jin, who has overseen the development of iNKODE's new talent.

The global audition for 2025 iNKODE GLOBAL AUDITION officially opened for pre-registration on December 16 at 6 PM, available worldwide through the iNKODE Entertainment audition email. Anyone born between 2005 and 2015, regardless of gender or nationality, is eligible to apply. Participants can choose one of four fields to showcase their talents: singing, rapping, dancing, or visuals.

For more information about the 2025 iNKODE GLOBAL AUDITION, details are available on iNKODE Entertainment's official website or through the official social media accounts of iNKODE's rookie development team.