{
  "id": 81910,
  "title": "YG Entertainment to scout new K-pop stars in Thailand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/yg-entertainment-to-scout-new-k-pop-stars-in-thailand",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-03T10:02:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/2026/08/03/yg-entertainment-to-scout-new-k-pop-stars-in-thailand/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "YG Entertainment plans to hold an audition in Thailand in November to discover new K-pop talent. Lisa of BLACKPINK and Pharita and Chiquita of BABYMONSTER are among the Thai stars the agency considers for future projects. Audition dates are set for November 7-8 in Bangkok, open to applicants aged 2008-2015 regardless of gender or nationality. Candidates can select singing, rap, dance, visual, or acting as their category of expertise. Pre-registration begins September 1 via the official audition website. Thailand's K-pop scene, bolstered by internationally successful artists like Lisa, Pharita, and Chiquita, is seen as a key driver of the genre's global popularity. YG Entertainment, a leading K-pop producer, aims to find fresh talent to join its roster of successful acts such as BIGBANG, 2NE1, BABYMONSTER, and more. The agency expressed excitement to encounter passionate and talented performers who could contribute to YG's global growth.",
  "summary": "YG Entertainment will hold an audition in Thailand this November as the K-pop powerhouse searches for new talent to follow in the footsteps of Thai stars Lisa of BLACKPINK and Pharita and Chiquita of BABYMONSTER. The agency announced that its audition will take place in Bangkok on 7-8 November. Applicants born between 2008 and 2015 […] The post YG Entertainment to scout new K-pop stars in…",
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}