BTS’ Agency BIGHIT MUSIC Opens Global Audition: Can Filipinos Apply?

If becoming a K-pop trainee under the same agency behind BTS has ever been a dream, this could be your chance.

BIGHIT MUSIC, the HYBE label behind BTS, has opened its 2026 global audition, and aspiring artists from around the world can apply.

For Filipinos who have been waiting for an opportunity to audition for a major K-pop agency, the good news is that the audition is open internationally. You do not have to be a Korean citizen or live in South Korea to apply.

Can Filipinos apply for the BIGHIT MUSIC audition?

Yes. The 2026 BIGHIT MUSIC Global Audition does not restrict applicants by nationality or place of residence, which means aspiring artists based in the Philippines can submit an application.

However, there are eligibility requirements that applicants should check before preparing their audition.

The current audition is open to male applicants born in 2008 or later.

This means Filipino applicants who meet the age requirement can apply even if they are currently living in the Philippines.

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What can you audition for?

Unlike auditions that require applicants to choose from a limited list of categories, BIGHIT MUSIC says there is no restriction on the field of the audition.

Applicants can showcase the talent that best represents them.

This could be singing, dancing, rapping or another performance skill that demonstrates their potential as an artist.

For anyone hoping to stand out, this also means your audition should focus on what you do best rather than trying to copy an existing BTS performance.

When is the 2026 BIGHIT MUSIC audition?

The 2026 global audition is running from 14 September to 5 December 2026.

There are also in-person audition opportunities in selected cities, but Filipino applicants do not necessarily need to travel overseas to submit an application because the global audition includes an online application route.

Do you have to be Korean to audition?

No.

One of the biggest questions Filipino K-pop fans may have is whether an international applicant can actually audition for BIGHIT MUSIC.

Nationality is not restricted for this audition, so being Filipino does not prevent you from applying.

You also do not need to be living in Korea.

For Filipino applicants, this makes the online audition particularly useful because you can submit your application from the Philippines.

What should Filipino applicants prepare?

Before submitting an audition, applicants should make sure they have a clear idea of what they want to showcase.

Instead of trying to demonstrate everything at once, choose the skill that best represents you.

For example, a strong vocalist may want to focus on a song that highlights their voice, while a dancer may want to choose choreography that shows their musicality, control and performance ability.

Your audition should give the agency a reason to remember you.

It is also worth checking the official audition requirements carefully before submitting anything. Make sure your personal information, photos and audition materials follow the instructions provided by BIGHIT MUSIC.

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Could a Filipino become the next K-pop trainee?

There is no guarantee that submitting an audition will lead to becoming a trainee, but international applicants have increasingly become part of the K-pop industry.

For Filipino fans who have grown up watching BTS and other K-pop artists, an audition like this could be an opportunity to take the first step towards pursuing the same industry.

And you do not have to already be a professional performer to dream about it.

If you meet the eligibility requirements and believe you have something worth showing, the audition could be worth trying.

How to apply for the BIGHIT MUSIC Global Audition

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Interested applicants should submit their audition through the official BIGHIT MUSIC audition website and carefully follow the instructions provided there.

The application period runs until 5 December 2026, so eligible Filipino applicants still have time to prepare their audition materials.

If you've ever told your friends, “What if I actually auditioned for a K-pop agency?” this might be the time to find out.

Just remember: you won't know unless you try.