SM Entertainment announced "2024 SM NEW GIRL GROUP AUDITION (SMNGG),” the company’s first-ever global audition in search of new girl group members.

Online registration for SMNGG opened on June 1 and will be open until June 22. Female-identified applicants (she/they) born between 2005 and 2011 from anywhere in the world are eligible to apply.

For the first round of the application process, applicants must submit self-introduction along with vocal and dance videos. For the vocal and dance portions, applicants will have to choose from one of the designated songs.

Applicants who pass the first round will be invited for in-person second round auditions. Selected applicants will be notified individually of the specific date and location.

Finalists will have the opportunity to debut as members of SM’s new girl group.