F&F Entertainment has partnered up with SBS to launch its own, global girl group audition project, 'Universe Ticket: The Miracle of 82' (working title). The program will be headed by Lee Hwan Jin PD of SBS's 'Loud'. 

'Universe Ticket' will follow the story of 82 contestants who participate in a series of missions for a chance to debut in a global K-Pop girl group. 8 winners will be selected to form a project girl group targeting global audiences, with activities set both in the real world and in the metaverse. All female contestants ages 10~19 can audition, regardless of nationality or trainee status. The winning group is expected to promote for a duration of 2 years and 6 months. 

Meanwhile, the title 'The Miracle of 82' is inspired by South Korea's country calling code, '+82'. Lee Hwan Jin PD and F&F Entertainment plans on showcasing an audition program geared toward both global audiences as well as South Korea's general public, producing a successful girl group loved by all domestically and internationally.

What do you think of the ambitious plans for 'Universe Ticket: The Miracle of 82'?