Audition programs have their own sweet spot in k-pop, and these programs have been a staple in Korean entertainment in discovering new talent, and some of the stars discovered through these programs have made it big!
Some famous audition shows to date are the Superstar K series, K-Pop Star series, Produce 101 series, Sing Again, The Voice Korea series, Show Me The Money, and Unpretty Rapstar! All these series are unique in their own right, and some of them have featured some truly iconic and unforgettable performances that remain etched in our memories to this day!
Let's check out some of these audition program legendary stages, and make sure to let us know which one your favorite was!
Ulala Session - West Sky (Superstar K 3 2011)
Produce 101 - PICK ME (Produce 101 2016)
Supearls - FAME (K-Pop Star 1 2012)
Jimin - PUSS (Unpretty Rapstar 1 2016)
Lee Mujin - No One Home? (Sing Again 1 2020)
Park Jimin (JAMIE) - Over The Rainbow (K-Pop Star 1 2012)
AKMU - Don't Cross Your Leg (K-Pop Star 2 2013)
Girls on Top - At the Same Place (Produce 101 2016)
Produce 101 2 - PICK ME (Produce 101 Season 2 2017)
MUDD THE Student feat. AKMU - Dissonance (Show Me The Money 10 2021)
Lee Hi - Mercy (K-Pop Star Season 1)
What do you think of this list? While we weren't able to cover all the incredible performances from these audition programs, we were able to take a look at some of the most iconic moments that have gone down in history. It's clear that many of these contestants have gone on to become true superstars in the industry. These have all garnered quite the attention at the time of airing and are still remembered to be some of the most legendary performances ever. Audition programs have a tradition in Korea, and we cannot wait to see what other audition programs will also produce some of these great stages.
Which performance was your favorite? Is there one that we did not include on this list? Make sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
I think this was a great list, but I was, kind of, expecting the BANG BANG stage from Produce 101. For me it was one of the best in such programs.