iKON's agency, 143 Entertainment, officially announced the launch of a girl group audition program. On the 19th, 143 Entertainment revealed that they will be producing a girl group audition program titled 'ID143: Debut of My Favorite.'
'ID143: Debut of My Favorite' is an audition program by 143 Entertainment aimed at selecting members for the next-generation global girl group. The entire process of selecting the final debut members will be revealed to the public through a broadcast program.
143 Entertainment, founded by Digital Masta, who has produced numerous hit songs for idols such as 4Minute, MBLAQ, and Lee Gikwang, currently houses iKON, LimeLight, and members like Kang Ye-seo and Mashiro from Kepler.
Anticipation is high for the future endeavors of 143 Entertainment's girl group audition project. The competition to lead the next generation of K-pop and become a global star is expected to be intense.
'ID143: Debut of My Favorite' will be produced in collaboration with Mary Go Round Company, founded by PD Lim Woo-sik, who directed popular survival programs like 'Challenge! Supermodel Korea' and 'Project Runway Korea.' Kim Ji-wook PD, known for producing hits like 'Get It Beauty' and 'Channel Soshi,' and 'J Family,' the production company behind MBC's boy group audition program 'Boys Fantasy - After School Heart-throbbing Season 2,' will also participate in the production.
The audition is open to females born before January 1, 2013, and anyone, regardless of nationality or debut status, can apply if they are independent trainees. Applications started on the 19th at 6 PM.


Written by Yoon Seong Yeol
Translated by Lee So Yun